Violence broke out in Bengal’s Hooghly right now throughout a BJP procession
Kolkata:
A BJP MLA was injured in violence that broke out on Sunday in West Bengal’s Hooghly whereas the occasion was taking out a procession themed on Ram Navami.
Earlier this week too, clashes had erupted between two teams in Bengal’s Howrah throughout a Ram Navami procession.
BJP nationwide vice chairman Dilip Ghosh participated on the ‘Ram Navami shobha yatra’ right now. The injured MLA, Biman Ghosh, has been hospitalised.
The police mentioned native web companies have been snapped for the subsequent 24 hours and huge gatherings have been banned.
Visuals of the procession present folks operating for security amid stone-throwing.
The Ram Navami procession performed loud music with DJ and a few folks carried swords in entrance of a mosque, police sources informed NDTV, including the rally began late and past the permitted time.
The violence began after rumours unfold {that a} mosque had been focused, the sources mentioned.
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose mentioned these answerable for the violence shall be charged tonight and jailed.
“Reinforcement has been rushed to the spot. The culprits shall be charged tonight itself and put behind bars. We’re decided. This sort of hooliganism thwarts democratic processes,” Mr Bose mentioned.
Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar alleged the Trinamool Congress was behind the violence right now. “BJP Shobha yatra attacked in Hooghly. The reason being easy and clear. Mamata Banerjee hates Hindus,” Mr Majumdar tweeted.
BJP Shobha yatra attacked in Hooghly. The reason being easy and clear. Mamata Benerjee hates Hindus. pic.twitter.com/UgfVl1UxJY
— Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (@DrSukantaBJP) April 2, 2023
The scenario in Howrah, some 40 km from Hooghly, is peaceable and below management, the police mentioned. Retailers and markets opened as visitors motion began from morning.
On Thursday, clashes broke out between two teams when a Ram Navami procession was passing via Kazipara in Howrah city.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the BJP and different right-wing teams have been behind the violence.
The BJP denied the allegations and demanded a probe by the Nationwide Investigation Company (NIA) into the matter.
The Governor and Ms Banerjee have additionally mentioned the problem.
