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TMC alleges bulldozer action at party office by BJP supporters, claims central forces ordered to 'let it happen' | VIDEO
The Trinamool Congress released a video alleging BJP supporters used a bulldozer to vandalise shops near Kolkata's New Market and damage the TMC office. The post also claims central forces were ordered to let the incident occur, framing it as part of a broader political clash following election results.
Why It Matters
The incident illustrates ongoing tensions in West Bengal after election results and raises questions about accountability and the role of security forces in local political confrontations.
Timeline
2 Events
Article publication reporting TMC allegations
May 6, 2026
The article documenting the allegations by the Trinamool Congress and the accompanying video was published on May 6, 2026, noting the party's claim of brazen hooliganism and gundagardi and referencing the observed incident near New Market.
TMC releases video alleging bulldozer attack in New Market area
May 5, 2026
The Trinamool Congress shared a video on social media on May 5, 2026, showing a crowd around a bulldozer that appears to be mowing down a shop in Kolkata's New Market area. The TMC says BJP workers and supporters vandalised shops and the Trinamool Congress party office, and that central forces were ordered to let the incident happen.