Particular community being attacked: Adhikari

May 05, 2021 13:22

BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari on post poll violence in West Bengal: "Situation is very serious. I've been in politics for a long time. Such an atmosphere was created in 2001 when CPI(M) was making an exit. At that time Mamata Banerjee got 60 seats. There was political violence in some areas.

"This time, it is happening across the state. People of a particular community are being attacked. As Naddaji said, the situation is similar to what happened at the time of Partition."

Referring to incidents of violence which have reportedly claimed the lives of several BJP and TMC workers, Mamata Banerjee after being sworn in said, "I will tackle law and order from today and deal with these sternly. This is my second priority. We will not give respite to anyone (perpetrators of violence), and do everything to restore law and order." She urged all political parties to help maintain peace and order.

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