Kolkata: Hours after a BJP office in Asansol was allegedly vandalised by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday directed the police and the Kolkata Commissioner to end "senseless political violence, vandalism, arson, killings and intimidation that shames democracy".
He further stated that the Bengali diaspora across the globe has expressed concern over the alarming lawlessness in the state.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi called and expressed his serious anguish and concern at alarmingly worrisome law & order situation in the state. I share grave concerns, given that violence vandalism, arson, loot & killings continue unabated. Concerned must act in overdrive to restore order," said Dhankar.
"Police @WBPolice @CPKolkata must end senseless political violence, vandalism, arson, killings and intimidation that shames democracy. Bengali diaspora world over has expressed concern over alarming lawlessness. Why post poll violence only WB ? Why this assault on democracy?" tweeted Dhankhar today.
Earlier today, BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta appealed to the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court to take suo moto action directing the administration to stop the wave of political recriminations in West Bengal following the assembly elections.
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He further claimed that there is a total breakdown of law and order in the districts and the mobs are having a field day settling scores.
"An appeal to the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court to take suo moto action directing the administration to stop the wave of political recriminations in W Bengal. There is a total breakdown of law and order in the districts & the mobs are having a field day settling scores," tweeted the BJP leader.
