Scuffle Sparks Political Row Over School Fund Dispute In West Bengal
A Trinamool Congress member allegedly assaulted a headmaster in West Bengal, leading to political controversy. The incident involved a dispute over fundraising for a school trip. Both the accused and the headmaster claim innocence. Authorities are investigating, promising action if charges are proven.
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A Trinamool Congress panchayat member was caught on camera allegedly assaulting the acting headmaster in front of students at a school in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas. This incident has sparked a political row over a contentious dispute regarding the collection of funds for a school trip.
The altercation occurred at Birendra Vidyaniketan in Kakdwip. Tensions escalated as Tridib Barui, the TMC leader and school managing committee president, allegedly grabbed headmaster Milankanti Pal by the neck and dragged him. Although a video of the scuffle has surfaced, claims persist that CCTV footage from inside the office was deleted.
Authorities, including State BJP president Sukanta Bhattacharya, have weighed in on social media, condemning the episode as indicative of 'terror in the education sector.' Meanwhile, Education Minister Bratya Basu and Kakdwip TMC MLA Monturam Pakhira have assured that the matter will be thoroughly investigated, with strict actions promised if allegations against Barui are substantiated.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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