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Bengal aide shot dead sparks BJP TMC blame game demanding a transparent investigation
Politics
Published on 7 May 2026
Police are yet to confirm who fired the shots
A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in Madhyamgram, West Bengal, triggering a sharp political backlash. The BJP accused the ruling TMC of enabling lawlessness, while the TMC rejected the allegations and called for a professional, transparent probe. Multiple parties condemned the violence, insisting on credible findings.
- A BJP aide linked to Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in Madhyamgram
- BJP blames the TMC for lawlessness; TMC rejects charges
- All sides demand a transparent, professional investigation
- Condemnations from other parties add pressure for credible probe
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