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CPM alleges BJP goons attacked Lenin statue in Murshidabad; five arrested; statue to be rebuilt
The CPM claimed BJP goons attacked and broke a Lenin statue in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, prompting a police complaint and arrests after a demonstration. The CPM said the statue would be rebuilt on May 8. The events follow BJP's May 4 Bengal election win and ongoing post-election tensions in the state.
Why It Matters
This incident highlights post-election political tensions in West Bengal, including violence and symbol-focused clashes between BJP, CPM, and Trinamool Congress.
Timeline
5 Events
May 6, 2026: CPM statement on Lenin statue incident; rebuild planned for May 8
May 6, 2026
The CPM posted on X that the Lenin statue had been attacked and that a police complaint had been filed; five arrests were reported following demonstrations, and the party announced the statue would be rebuilt on May 8.
May 5, 2026: Beleghata incident involving a Trinamool poll agent
May 5, 2026
In Beleghata, Kolkata, Trinamool poll agent Biswajit Pattanaik, 45, was found bleeding at his doorstep after stepping out following a phone call. Police suspected he was chased, tried to flee across rooftops and fell, though his family alleged he was dragged out and beaten.
May 5, 2026: Lenin statue attacked in Jiaganj; police complaint filed; five arrested
May 5, 2026
In the Jiaganj area of Murshidabad district, CPM claimed BJP goons attacked and broke a Lenin statue. The CPM said a police complaint was filed and a demonstration followed, after which five people were arrested.
May 4, 2026: BJP wins Bengal assembly, 207 seats
May 4, 2026
In the 294-seat West Bengal assembly, the BJP won 207 seats with 45.8% of the vote, defeating the ruling Trinamool Congress and marking a significant electoral shift.
2018: Lenin statues toppled in South Tripura
2018
In 2018, two Lenin statues were brought down in South Tripura (Belonia and Sabroom) days after the Left was defeated in assembly polls by the BJP and its ally IPFT, which together won a two-thirds majority in the House.