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BJP worker dies after alleged assault by fellow party workers in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas
On Sunday, West Bengal BJP worker Arup Saha died at Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital after being allegedly attacked by fellow party members on Saturday evening in Panihati, North 24 Parganas.
A dispute erupted after the BJP Yuva Morcha president of Panihati Mandal-1 allegedly assaulted a businessman; Ruma Saha, a BJP secretary, objected to the assault, prompting party workers to verbally abuse her.
Ruma and BJP MLA Ratna Debnath alleged that workers who switched allegiance from the Trinamool Congress to the BJP are responsible for the incident and creating ongoing unrest within the party.
Police said they are examining all allegations and will take legal action against those responsible, while Debnath demanded strict punishment for anyone involved, regardless of party affiliation.
Debnath, who apprised Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari of the situation three to four days ago, criticized the lack of coordination across all 29 wards of Panihati, claiming most appointees are from Trinamool.
Political unrest has once again erupted in Panihati, North 24 Parganas. While trying to resolve a physical altercation, a BJP worker was beaten to death by members of another faction of the party. The situation in Panihati has become tense following this incident.