Political Flashpoint: Detention Ignites Controversy in West Bengal

In a dramatic turn of events reminiscent of the UK's Kellogg College Lecture controversy, Rajatshubhra Bandyopadhyay and West Bengal BJP chief were detained after a brief interaction outside Bandyopadhyay's Kolkata residence. The detention quickly triggered political unrest.

The BJP alleged this action was tied to Bandyopadhyay's previous confrontation with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a lecture at Oxford University. During the lecture, Bandyopadhyay had challenged Banerjee on her industrial track record, causing a chaotic event where security intervened.

As tensions escalated, BJP workers clashed with police, accusing them of obstructing a simple meeting. Despite the controversy, Bandyopadhyay was released soon after detention, questioning the rationale behind his and the minister's arrest, leading to a war of words between BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress.

(With inputs from agencies.)