Bagdogra, Jun 10 (Siliguri Journal) – Tensions escalated in Bagdogra after the BJP Mandal Committee accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) activists of attacking BJP worker Manoranjan Barman. The alleged assault happened during a BJP victory procession at Ranidanga on Sunday, celebrating Narendra Modi’s swearing-in and the party’s win in the Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat.
BJP worker, Manoranjan Barman, was allegedly verbally abused by Trinamool Congress activists following a procession. The situation intensified when several TMC leaders, including the vice president of Gossainpur Trinamool, reportedly attacked Barman at his home. According to BJP sources, Barman was called outside and beaten.
In response, the Lower Bagdogra-Gossainpur Mandal BJP submitted a memorandum to the Bagdogra Police Station, demanding punishment for those responsible. The BJP Mandal President emphasized that this was not an isolated incident, pointing out a previous assault on the BJP youth president during the announcement of the Lok Sabha election results.
Conversely, TMC’s Upa-Pradhan Amrit Lal Sarkar dismissed the BJP’s allegations as baseless, claiming ignorance about the specifics of the altercation. He also accused the BJP of assaulting a Trinamool worker.
