Bengal Crisis: Call for Unity Amid Political Tensions

In the wake of an alleged mob assault on BJP members in north Bengal's flood-hit regions, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a public plea for unity and restraint on Monday. The attack left BJP MP Khagen Murmu and Siliguri MLA Sankar Ghosh injured, exacerbating tensions in an area already grappling with severe natural calamities.

Banerjee, who visited the affected areas, took to social media to express solidarity with those suffering losses due to the natural disaster and urged the public to avoid rumors and maintain calm. Her message arrived after accusations from the BJP pointed fingers at the ruling Trinamool Congress for orchestrating the attack, a charge the TMC categorically denied.

As tensions simmer in north Bengal, the administration faces the challenging task of handling both the immediate aftermath of incessant rains and the political unrest that threatens to divide communities further. With relief operations underway, Banerjee's call for unity remains essential in navigating this multifaceted crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)