Left Front Campaign Attacked in Agartala's Ward 44; Injured Worker Hospitalised
Left Front workers and supporters were allegedly attacked while campaigning door-to-door in support of their candidate in Ward No. 44 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation. The incident reportedly involved vandalism at several houses, while Left Front worker Bimal Shukla Das was seriously injured and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Left Front workers and supporters were allegedly attacked while campaigning door-to-door in support of their candidate in Ward No. 44 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation. The incident reportedly involved vandalism at several houses, while Left Front worker Bimal Shukla Das was seriously injured and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.
According to the allegations, the attackers were BJP workers and supporters who suddenly targeted the campaigners while they were canvassing in the area. Bimal Shukla Das was allegedly assaulted and left bleeding. Several houses in the locality were also reportedly vandalised during the incident.
No reaction from the BJP was available regarding the allegations at the time of filing this report.
CPI(M) West District Secretary Ratan Das, Nabarun Deb and other party leaders visited the hospital to meet the injured worker and enquire about his condition.
The alleged attack during the campaign for the upcoming municipal elections has triggered political tension in Ward 44. The incident has also raised concerns over the safety of candidates and party workers during the election campaign.