CPI(ML) Liberation Accuses BJP of Political Retaliation Against Opposition

The CPI(ML) Liberation has accused the BJP of engaging in 'politics of revenge' aimed at stifling opposition voices. Dipankar Bhattacharya highlighted instances involving the Enforcement Directorate's raid at former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence and the assault on Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee as evidence of this strategy.

Bhattacharya stated that these incidents are not random but are instead part of a concerted effort by the BJP to silence dissent. He claimed that the ruling party is employing central agencies and inciting political violence to achieve its objectives. In response, Bhattacharya called upon all democratic entities to oppose what he termed as the BJP's 'politics of vendetta'.

During the recent incident in West Bengal, TMC's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee faced an attack as he visited a family affected by post-poll violence in Sonarpur. The TMC alleges that this confrontation was orchestrated by the BJP to interrupt Banerjee's engagement, accusing unidentified locals of partaking in the act.

(With inputs from agencies.)