BJP Leader Priyangu Pandey Attacked in West Bengal

During a 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' called by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to protest police actions against protesters, BJP leader Priyangu Pandey claimed he was attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in North 24 Parganas district. Pandey alleged that bombs were thrown at his car and that shots were fired, leading to injuries among his driver and others in the vehicle. He accused TMC and the police of conspiring against him, stating, 'They planned my murder.' This incident follows the BJP's protests over the police crackdown on demonstrations related to the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, which has sparked nationwide outrage. The Trinamool Congress has denied the allegations, suggesting the BJP is attempting to incite unrest. The situation remains tense as political tensions escalate in West Bengal over these events.