BJP Worker Alleges Assault and Death Threats in West Bengal’s Gangarampur Amid Political Tensions

Kamal Kumar Biswas.TOD.Gangarampur

A local worker affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused individuals allegedly linked to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) of assaulting him and his minor daughter and issuing death threats, in an incident that has intensified political tensions in South Dinajpur district.The incident, described by local residents as deeply unsettling, took place on Saturday night in the Hatiduba area under Ward No. 18 of Gangarampur Municipality. The complainant, identified as Satya Malo, claimed he was targeted because he had served as a polling agent for the BJP at Booth No. 87 during the recent election.

According to Mr. Malo, threats had been ongoing since polling day, eventually escalating into physical violence. He alleged that both he and his daughter were assaulted and warned of serious consequences due to his political affiliation.After learning about the incident, Satyendranath Roy, the outgoing legislator from the Gangarampur constituency and a BJP candidate in the current election, visited the site along with local party leaders, including town mandal president Brindaban Das. Mr. Roy subsequently lodged a complaint with the Gangarampur police.BJP leaders alleged that police inaction led Mr. Roy to stage a late-night sit-in protest outside the Gangarampur police station. Later that night, a formal written complaint was filed by Mr. Malo against five named individuals, along with several unidentified accused.

Police officials confirmed that an investigation has been initiated.The All India Trinamool Congress has denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated and baseless.Mr. Malo, who had previously been associated with the TMC before joining the BJP several years ago, maintained that his political shift and recent role in the election made him a target.The incident adds to a growing number of allegations of political violence in the region, particularly in the aftermath of elections, where rival parties often accuse each other of intimidation and coercion.