Suvendu Adhikari Allegedly Attacked Near Kalighat, Calls for Election Commission Intervention
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- April 30, 2026
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Suvendu Adhikari claims attack near Kalighat, urges EC action
West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari says he was assaulted near Kalighat, demanding immediate action from the Election Commission to investigate the incident.
During a recent visit to Kolkata, senior Trinamool leader Suvendu Adhikari said he was the target of a violent assault near the historic Kalighat area. According to Adhikari, a group of unidentified men approached him and tried to physically harm him, forcing him to retreat.
"I was walking near the Kalighat temple when suddenly a few individuals tried to attack me," he told reporters, his voice a mixture of anger and concern. "It felt like a deliberate attempt to intimidate me and, by extension, my supporters." He added that he managed to escape unharmed, though he claimed the incident left him shaken.
Adhikari didn't stop at recounting the episode; he used the platform to press the Election Commission of India (EC) for swift action. "The EC must intervene and ensure that such incidents are thoroughly investigated," he urged, emphasizing that political violence should have no place in a democratic setup.
The incident comes at a tense time in West Bengal politics, with both the Trinamool Congress and the BJP gearing up for upcoming elections. Analysts suggest that any escalation of violence could further polarise the electorate and undermine the fairness of the voting process.
Local police have opened a case, but details remain scarce. Critics argue that a thorough probe is essential to maintain public confidence, while supporters of Adhikari insist that the attack was politically motivated.
As the story unfolds, all eyes remain on the Election Commission, which faces growing pressure to demonstrate its impartiality and uphold the sanctity of the upcoming polls.
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