Political Firestorm in Bengal: Detention Drama Unfolds
In a heated political scene in West Bengal, BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar and London-based doctor Rajatshubhra Bandyopadhyay were detained moments after meeting outside the latter's Kolkata residence. The incident, allegedly linked to a previous confrontation with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, sparked protests from BJP supporters.
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A political storm brewed in West Bengal as BJP state chief Sukanta Majumdar and London-based physician Rajatshubhra Bandyopadhyay faced police detention on Friday, following a short encounter outside Bandyopadhyay's Kolkata home. This action has ignited political tensions and protests across party lines.
Bandyopadhyay, holding a British passport and hailing from South Kolkata, was released shortly after. The detention incident is believed to be linked to a prior altercation at Oxford University with Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, where Bandyopadhyay questioned her tenure's achievements.
The BJP accused the state regime of politicizing law enforcement to suppress dissent. Meanwhile, the ruling Trinamool Congress justified the police's intervention, citing the BJP's alleged provocations in volatile zones. The controversy spotlights ongoing political strife in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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