Political Tensions Rise as BJP Leaders Attacked in Flood-Hit Dooars

BJP leaders Khagen Murmu and Sankar Ghosh faced an attack by a mob during a visit to assess flood and landslide damage in West Bengal's Dooars region, escalating political tensions.

The BJP accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of orchestrating the attack to suppress dissent, citing it as an example of "TMC's jungle raj." Meanwhile, the TMC blamed the BJP for staging a 'photo-op' visit and provoking locals amid widespread suffering.

The incident further fueled the political storm in a region reeling from natural disasters, with accusations traded and leaders calling for accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)