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TMC accuses BJP of Siliguri arson and vandalism after BJP surge of 206 seats
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
Footage shows damage just as TMC faces electoral collapse
After the BJP’s sweeping win of 206 seats, violence erupts in West Bengal. The TMC alleges BJP involvement in arson and vandalism at its Siliguri office, sharing social media footage it says proves “crossing all limits.” The tension follows Mamata Banerjee’s setback, with her Bhabanipur seat lost to Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes.
- TMC says BJP is behind arson and vandalism at its Siliguri office
- Party shares social media footage alleging “crossing all limits”
- Violence follows BJP’s major electoral victory and TMC’s seat losses
- Mamata Banerjee also faces a personal defeat in Bhabanipur
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