Aide murder in Chandipur mother links attack to political revenge by Trinamool leaders

Published on 7 May 2026

She blames election rally remarks behind the shooting

The mother of a slain aide, Rath, says her son was killed after “provocative and vindictive” statements by Trinamool Congress leaders during pre-election rallies. She claims the rhetoric provoked the attack that ended with Rath being shot dead in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, on Wednesday night, amid intense political grief and accusations.

Rath’s mother alleges election rally remarks triggered the attack
She calls the statements “provocative and vindictive”
The killing happened in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas
Political blame is intensifying as grief turns into accusations

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Aide murder in Chandipur mother links attack to political revenge by Trinamool leaders

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