Post-election tensions in West Bengal escalated on Wednesday night after Chandranath Rath, a close associate of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in North 24 Parganas.
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Post-election tensions in West Bengal escalated on Wednesday night after Chandranath Rath, a close associate of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in North 24 Parganas. The BJP described the incident as a “targeted assassination,” sparking protests and strong reactions.The killing, which came less than 48 hours after the announcement of closely contested assembly election results, has shaken the state’s political environment. The BJP has accused the TMC of carrying out retaliatory violence, while the TMC has countered by alleging that its own workers have been attacked in multiple districts.How was Suvendu Adhikari's PA killed?According to preliminary information, Rath was intercepted near Doltala in Madhyamgram around 10.30 pm by motorcycle-borne assailants who tailed his vehicle, forced it to stop and opened fire before fleeing, PTI reported.People also askAI powered insights from this story•5 QUESTIONSChandranath Rath was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants near Doltala in Madhyamgram. The assailants intercepted his vehicle, forced it to stop, and fired at him from close range before fleeing.The BJP described the incident as a 'targeted assassination' and a 'cold-blooded murder.' They alleged it was part of a conspiracy hatched by Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee and that the assailants had conducted a recce beforehand.The TMC condemned the murder and also highlighted the killing of three of their own workers in alleged post-poll violence by BJP-backed miscreants. They demanded a court-monitored CBI investigation.Chandranath Rath was a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. He was a former Indian Air Force personnel with nearly two decades of service and had also worked briefly in the corporate sector before moving into political coordination.Yes, Suvendu Adhikari described the killing as 'heart-wrenching' and a 'cold-blooded murder,' attributing it to 15 years of TMC's 'Mahajungle raj.' He also alleged that the assailants had conducted a recce.Eyewitnesses claimed the vehicle carrying Rath was first blocked near Doharia junction by a small four-wheeler, after which a motorcycle rider approached the SUV and started firing from close range.The eyewitness told ANI, “Just as Chandra's car crossed mine, it suddenly stopped midway, and a bike-borne person came and started shooting on the left side of the car. The person seemed to be an expert and fled immediately. It appeared to be pre-planned. The shots were fired at point-blank range. I heard the sound of two rounds. The incident occurred between 10:30 pm and 11 pm, around 200-300 metres from the hospital. The public brought the victim to the hospital, and the driver of the car was also shot.”BJP leader says 'we had anticipated this for past 3 days'BJP leader Navin Mishra said, “We had anticipated this... For the past three days—and indeed, after the election results were declared—I have stated several times that we suspected acts of vandalism and sabotage would occur in various places... I can state with absolute certainty that this alleged murder is part of a massive conspiracy hatched by Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. They were speaking quite confidently about it... There appears to be a major conspiracy involving Rajeev Kumar.”Here's what TMC saidTMC said in a post on X, “We strongly condemn the brutal murder of Chandranath Rath in Madhyamgram tonight, along with the killing of three other TMC workers in incidents of post-poll violence allegedly carried out by BJP-backed miscreants over the last three days, despite the Model Code of Conduct being in force.”We demand the strongest possible action in this matter, including a court-monitored CBI investigation so that those responsible are identified and brought to justice without delay. Violence and political killings have no place in a democracy and the guilty must be held accountable at the earliest, TMC further added.What did Adhikari sayAdhikari, who reached the hospital around midnight, desc
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