Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that he was attacked by infiltrators and alleged that the West Bengal Police had also helped them.
LoP and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari said, “They physically attacked me. BJP MP Khagen Murmu sustained injuries because he did not have a bulletproof car… All the Bangladeshi Muslims are dominating… There are no Indians involved in the attack; all were the infiltrators. With the help of Mamata Banerjee’s police, they attacked me because I am a BJP functionary.”
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: LoP and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari says, "They physically attacked me. BJP MP Khagen Murmu sustained injuries because he did not have a bulletproof car… All the Bangladeshi Muslims are dominating… There are no Indians involved in the attack; all… pic.twitter.com/Zidep163rt
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Earlier, Adhikari strongly condemned the alleged attack on Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, accusing Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers of orchestrating the assault.
The incident reportedly took place in Masdhura near Sukhia Pokhari, where Bista was targeted while travelling in his convoy. The BJP leader described the incident as a “cowardly attack” and linked it to previous assaults on BJP leaders in the state.
In a post on X, Adhikari wrote, “I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on my colleague and MP from Darjeeling, Shri Raju Bista Ji, in Masdhura near Sukhia Pokhari. This attack follows the deadly and life-threatening attack on MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Dr Shankar Ghosh.”
He alleged that the assault was carried out by “TMC goons” with the intent to inflict serious harm. He also highlighted Bista’s ongoing relief work following recent floods in North Bengal and said that the ruling party was threatened by his growing popularity among the people.
“This heinous act by TMC goons, targeting his convoy with the intention of grievously hurting him, reeks of desperation and fear. Shri Raju Bista’s relentless relief work and dedication to the people after the devastating floods have clearly rattled the TMC, who resort to such vile tactics to silence him. But let me make it clear, these cowardly attacks will only strengthen our resolve,” Adhikari Wrote.
