Birbhum violence: BJP MP demands President’s Rule

During Zero Hour, Ganguly raised the issue of eight people, including two children, being burnt to death in Bogtui village, and launched an attack on the Trinamool Congress, terming the incident as “mass killings”.

BJP MP Roopa Ganguly in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

BJP RAJYA Sabha MP Roopa Ganguly on Friday demanded imposition of President’s Rule in West Bengal in the wake of deaths in Birbhum district, stating that several people are fleeing the area after the incident.

During Zero Hour, Ganguly raised the issue of eight people, including two children, being burnt to death in Bogtui village, and launched an attack on the Trinamool Congress, terming the incident as “mass killings”.

In response, Trinamool Congress members launched a massive protest, resulting in a brief adjournment of the House proceedings.

“I am deeply ashamed when we start talking about West Bengal. If we have to talk about the number of deaths, it is eight. You might then think the number of deaths is less. However, the grave issue is that they were burned to death. The issue is that people possessed illegal weapons. The issue is that there is no trust in the police,” Ganguly said.

She also alleged that several people are fleeing the area after the incident.

Minutes into the speech, demanding imposition of the President’s Rule, Ganguly broke down. “West Bengal is a part of India. The place is not safe to live. I demand President’s Rule in the state. We have a right to live. It is not a crime to be born in West Bengal,” she said, breaking down.

After this, Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh adjourned the proceedings for about 25 minutes till 12.10 pm. After the brief adjournment, the House went ahead with the scheduled Question Hour.

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