With the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 approaching, political tensions in West Bengal have once again escalated following the recovery of a BJP worker’s body in Raidighi, South 24 Parganas.
The blood-stained body of Kishor Majhi, a Booth Vice-President of the BJP, was discovered on Monday night near his residence. Police rushed to the scene upon receiving information and sent the body for post-mortem examination.
The incident has triggered a fresh political flashpoint, with the BJP accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of orchestrating the murder as part of a broader pattern of election-related violence. BJP leaders alleged that such acts are carried out under a “blood must be spilled” approach during poll periods.
However, the TMC has strongly denied the allegations, maintaining that the killing has no political connection. Party leaders claim the incident stems from personal reasons rather than electoral rivalry.
Meanwhile, preliminary findings from the police suggest that the murder may be linked to an alleged extramarital affair. The victim’s wife has been arrested on suspicion of involvement, and investigators are expected to interrogate her further to establish the sequence of events and motive.
BJP candidate Palash Rana visited the bereaved family to offer condolences and reiterated the party’s demand for a thorough probe. Despite the emerging personal angle, the party continues to hold the ruling establishment responsible.
In response to the incident, the BJP has announced a protest program, calling for a demonstration in front of the Raidighi Police Station on at 4:00 pm.
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