Violent clashes between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) erupted in Kolkata just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s major rally at Brigade Parade Ground.
Details of the Confrontation
The skirmishes occurred near Girish Park, involving stone-pelting that led to several injuries and damaged vehicles. The residence of West Bengal minister Shashi Panja also came under attack amid the disorder.
Escalating Blame Game
BJP leaders charge the Mamata Banerjee-led government with orchestrating efforts to sabotage the rally. In response, TMC officials reject these allegations, pointing to BJP supporters as the instigators of the violence.
Modi’s Strong Rally Message
Addressing the large crowd at the rally, Prime Minister Modi delivered a pointed critique of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, declaring that the countdown to the end of TMC’s rule in West Bengal has started.
