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Trinamool alleges continued post-poll violence in West Bengal
The Trinamool Congress asserts ongoing post-poll violence in West Bengal, citing deaths, arson, and vandalism including the destruction of statues. The party points to incidents in Khejuri and north Bengal, while the BJP denies some claims and calls for investigations. Central security forces are mentioned as being retained for security in the aftermath of the election.
Why It Matters
The clashes and accusations reflect ongoing political tension in West Bengal after the election, with both major parties attributing violence to the other and affecting workers and shopkeepers.
Timeline
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Central forces to be retained; BJP office handover in Dakshin Howrah; ongoing post-poll violence
May 11, 2026
The article notes that at least 700 Central force units were to be retained for 60 days after the election. It also reports a dramatic turn in Dakshin Howrah where BJP workers returned a TMC office to TMC members, while BJP leaders denied violence and called for a detailed probe.
Vandalism of Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu statues in north Bengal
May 10, 2026
The Trinamool Congress alleged vandalism of statues of tribal leaders Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in north Bengal.
Nearly 10 shops set ablaze in Khejuri area, Purba Medinipur
May 10, 2026
In Purba Medinipur’s Khejuri area, specifically Jonka GP in West Bhangan Mari, nearly 10 shops were allegedly set ablaze last night by BJP miscreants, according to TMC reporting.
Death of Sahadeb Bag reportedly due to political violence
May 10, 2026
The TMC alleged that Sahadeb Bag, a 40-year-old worker from Goghat in Hooghly district, was killed amid post-poll violence.
At least 60 shops torched on Saturday night
May 9, 2026
The Trinamool Congress claimed that on Saturday night (May 9, 2026) at least 60 shops were set ablaze in acts of arson attributed to BJP miscreants.
BJP offices allegedly taken over and vandalised after May 4 West Bengal election results
May 4, 2026
Following the May 4 election results, reports indicate BJP offices across West Bengal were taken over and vandalised as post-poll tensions emerged.