BJP workers detained in Birbhum, WB

October 30, 2014 13:25

BJP workers led by national vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has been been detained as they try to forcibly enter a village in Birbhum by breaking barriers.

With the violence hit area in Birbhum made out of bounds, BJP on Thursday stepped up its attack on Trinamool Congress government saying instead of stopping opposition, it should use its energy for "curbing anti-national forces" working in West Bengal.

BJP national vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, who was leading a three-member party team to Makra in Birbhum district where TMC and BJP supporters clashed leading to death of three persons last Monday, said the state Home department has asked them not to proceed as prohibitory orders were in force there but they would not change their plan.

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