Before the assembly elections in West Bengal, the political temperature seems to be rising continuously. Raising the issue of murder of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly attacked the government of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. BJP has alleged that despite raising voice against the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, the Hindu community is not being allowed to protest in West Bengal, which shows the dual attitude of the state government.
target on Mamta government
BJP leaders say that there is deep anger among the people due to the murder of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh. The party alleges that the Mamata Banerjee government is maintaining silence on this sensitive issue and is trying to suppress the voice of the Hindu society.
Allegation of lathi charge on demonstration
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleged that when the Hindu community took to the streets of West Bengal to protest in support of the Hindu youth killed in Bangladesh, the state police resorted to lathicharge. He said that this action is completely wrong and condemnable.
claim of vote bank politics
BJP says that on one hand, Mamata government gives freedom to its so-called vote bank to protest openly in many areas including Kolkata, while on the other hand, strict action is taken against the protests of Hindus. The party has clearly called it double standards.
Questions on law and order also
The BJP leader alleged that law and order has completely deteriorated in West Bengal and the police administration is working under political pressure from the government. He says that instead of calming public anger, the situation is being made worse by police action.
Allegation of religious discrimination and appeasement
BJP has accused Mamata government of religious discrimination and politics of appeasement. The party says that just as Hindus are being targeted in Bangladesh, similarly efforts are being made to suppress the voice of the Hindu community in West Bengal.