West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of trying to sabotage the state after the rape and murder of her colleague doctor. Banerjee criticised the BJP for chanting slogans that incited violence during the 12-hour shutdown and accused the party of promoting divisive politics and spreading unrest across India.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted to Banerjee’s remarks. Sarma levelled criticism against Banerjee and suggested that her divisive rhetoric and political failures were contributing to national discord. He urged her to avoid using natural language that could escalate tensions.The strike came during the foundation day programme of the student wing of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). She drew comparisons between the current situation in West Bengal and the protests in Bangladesh, which led to severe political turmoil there. Banerjee warned that any attempt to destabilise Bengal would have an impact on other states, including Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Delhi.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted to Banerjee’s remarks.

The event organised by the BJP had varying impacts across West Bengal. Serious violence erupted in Bhatpara in North 24 Parganas when BJP leaders claimed that a local BJP leader had opened fire. Though the leader escaped unhurt, his driver and a party worker were injured. Several BJP leaders were detained for trying to enforce the shutdown that day.The shutdown had a mixed impact in Kolkata: public transport was reduced, many private

The event organised by the BJP had varying impacts across West Bengal.

vehicles were absent from the industry and markets and mass markets opened. However, low attendance was seen in Kancheepuram and Jawalamukhi. There were also reports of riots in other districts, where BJP leader Stalin blocked the railways and train services were delayed.As tensions continue to rise, the political scenario in West Bengal is changing, with leaders of both sides blaming each other.