Sandeshkhali Poll Violence: Violence has once again erupted in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal. Clashes have been witnessed here between locals and the police. Lok Sabha Elections In the violence that took place during the voting on Saturday (1 June) under the seventh phase of the Electoral College, the police took action and detained a local man. People protested against this and then forcefully rescued him from the police. During this, there was a lot of sloganeering and a clash between the local people and the police.
At the same time, the police retaliated and took action against the local people and lathicharged them to control the situation. Local women were seen at the forefront in the confrontation with the police. When the police reached the village again to arrest the accused who was taken into custody, a fierce confrontation was seen between the women and the policemen. The local people opposed the police, after which they had to return from the spot without arresting the accused.
Governor sought report on Sandeshkhali from CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose said that he is concerned about the post-election violence in Sandeshkhali. He asked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to immediately intervene and restore peace there. The governor said that he has asked Mamata Banerjee to immediately submit a report on the post-election violence in Sandeshkhali. There has been a lot of politics over the incidents of violence in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district. This issue was also hot during the elections.
If the attacks continue, I will open the doors of the Raj Bhavan for the people: Governor
According to PTI, the governor said, “I am concerned about the situation in Sandeshkhali. I have come to know about the incidents of attack on women in Sandeshkhali within a few hours of the voting ending. I have written a letter to the chief minister to know the steps taken in this regard. If such attacks continue and people are tortured, I will open the doors of the Raj Bhavan for them to come and stay. They will be given safe shelter here.”
After polling day, there is a renewed attempt to intimidate the people of #messageempty,
These are visuals from Booth no 35, Sarberia, Sardeshkhali.
WB Police along with TMC goons are threatening people. They said, post 4th June, they will make all the women widows. BJP… pic.twitter.com/uHUYVP6Sq1
— Amit Malviya (Modi’s family) (@amitmalviya) June 2, 2024
People are being threatened: Amit Malviya
Meanwhile, BJP leader Amit Malviya said that TMC goons are threatening people. He posted a video of Sandeshkhali and said, “After the polling day, efforts are being made to scare the people of Sandeshkhali again. This is the situation of booth number 35, Sarberia, Sandeshkhali. Police is threatening people in connivance with TMC goons. He said, after June 4, they will make all women widows. BJP leadership is currently on the spot.”