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Day after attack on 2 BJP leaders, party claims another MLA Manoj Oraon ‘assaulted’ while distributing relief in North Bengal

BJP members alleged that along with two others, Kumargram MLA Oraon sustained injuries and was shifted to a local hospital for treatment after the attack in the Bittabari area of his constituency

BJP sources alleged that along with two others, Manoj Oraon sustained injuries and was shifted to a local hospital. (Image: Facebook)

A day after BJP MP Khagen Murmu and party MLA Shankar Ghosh were attacked by a mob in Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district, another BJP MLA, Manoj Oraon of Kumargram in Alipurduar district, was allegedly attacked while distributing relief in North Bengal.

BJP sources alleged that along with two others, Oraon sustained injuries and was shifted to a local hospital for treatment after the attack in the Bittabari area of his constituency. Oraon claimed, “While trying to help flood-hit people, I was suddenly surrounded and attacked. This is the state of democracy under the TMC.”

Party members alleged that this attack was orchestrated by the TMC, while Bengal BJP leadership has already blamed the state’s ruling party for the attacks on Murmu and Ghosh, who were visiting Nagrakata village to check on people hit by floods and landslides in the Dooars region. The Trinamool had hit back, alleging that BJP leaders were using the natural disaster as a backdrop for photo opportunities instead of offering genuine help.

The West Bengal BJP posted on X, “Whenever we stand beside flood-hit people in north Bengal, the TMC unleashes its rampage! In Mamata Banerjee’s rule, even showing solidarity with people in distress has become a crime! BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon, party workers, and central forces were attacked.” The TMC, however, denied the charges, calling them “baseless”.

A mob had allegedly pelted stones at Murmu and Ghosh, attacked them with sticks, and ransacked their vehicle. Murmu sustained critical injuries, and both he and Ghosh are presently admitted at a hospital in Siliguri. Ghosh had claimed that before the attack, “when we visited the area, suddenly some people came up to us and said they were Didi’s sainik and why are you here, we said we are Modi ji’s sainik,” he said.

Atri Mitra

Atri Mitra is a highly accomplished Special Correspondent for The Indian Express, bringing over 20 years of experience to his reporting. His work is characterized by deep regional knowledge and a focus on critical administrative and political developments, establishing strong Expertise and Authority in his domain. Experience Current Role: Special Correspondent, The Indian Express. Decades of Experience: Over two decades of extensive reporting experience, primarily covering administration and political news. Geographical Focus: Holds significant reporting experience from West Bengal, Bihar, and the North-East, providing a comprehensive understanding of the socio-political landscape in these regions. Key Coverage: Has dedicated more than ten years to covering administration and political news, with a keen focus on political developments in West Bengal. Electoral Reporting: Demonstrated a commitment to crucial political moments, having covered the 2009 Lok Sabha election and 2010 assembly elections during his time at Anandabazar Patrika, and the 2019 Bihar Lok Sabha election while working with News18-Bangla. Career Foundation: Began his career at the leading vernacular daily Anandabazar Patrika, where he worked for more than fifteen years, including a three-year stint as the Bihar correspondent. Education Advanced Degree: Holds a Master's degree in Economics from Rabindrabharati University, providing an analytical framework for his political and administrative reporting. Undergraduate Education: Holds a Bachelor's degree from Calcutta University. Prestigious Alumni: His educational background includes attending esteemed institutions: he is an alumnus of St. Xavier's, Kolkata and Ramakrishna Mission Asrama, Narendrapur. Atri Mitra's decades of dedicated reporting, substantial focus on political and administrative beats, and solid academic credentials make him a trusted and authoritative source for news and analysis from Eastern and North-Eastern India. ... Read More

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