In a recent press conference in Bardhaman, West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dilip Ghosh expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the state. Highlighting recent incidents including the murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar and the killing of a BJP worker, Ghosh asserted that neither Indians nor foreigners are safe in West Bengal. He attributed these incidents to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), claiming they aim to intimidate voters ahead of elections. Ghosh also criticized the local authorities for failing to maintain law and order, while defending the Election Commission’s role in ensuring smooth polling.
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- Dilip Ghosh raised alarm over the murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar and the killing of a BJP worker, indicating the precarious safety situation in West Bengal.
- He emphasized the vulnerability of both men and women, regardless of their nationality, in the state, citing recent violent incidents.
- Ghosh attributed the rise in violence to the TMC’s desperation, asserting that they resort to fear tactics due to their diminishing electoral prospects.
- The BJP MP claimed that disturbances during elections stem from the TMC’s fear of losing, aiming to deter voters through intimidation.
- Ghosh defended the Election Commission’s vigilance in ensuring voter participation but criticized local authorities for failing to maintain law and order.
- He questioned the efficacy of police and authorities in addressing security concerns, urging them to take decisive action.
- Security measures have been heightened in Nandigram following the attack on BJP party workers allegedly by Trinamool Congress workers.
- Polling for parliamentary elections has been conducted in five phases, with two remaining phases scheduled on May 25 and June 1, and vote counting on June 4.
- The sixth phase of polling will cover constituencies including Tamluk, Kanthi, Ghatal, Jhargram, Medinipur, Purulia, Bankura, and Bishnupur on May 25.
- Concerns persist over the safety and security of voters and candidates amidst escalating violence and political tensions in West Bengal.
