Bengal polls: TMC, BJP workers pelt stones at each other in Bidhannagar
Aviolent clash broke out between BJP and Trinamool Congress workers in Bidhannagar in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Saturday. Polling is underway for 45 seats in the fifth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections.
Officials said that the incident took place in Shanti Nagar area of Bidhannagar. Both TMC and BJP supporters were seen pelting stones at each other following an altercation.
The clash took place not far from a polling booth, suggest initial inputs. BJP candidate from Bidhannagar, Sabyasachi Dutta was also present at the spot when the violent clash broke out.
Speaking to the media, Dutta said Trinamool Congress supporters were trying to indulge in booth capturing.
Officials said that the incident took place in Shanti Nagar area of Bidhannagar. Both TMC and BJP supporters were seen pelting stones at each other following an altercation.
The clash took place not far from a polling booth, suggest initial inputs. BJP candidate from Bidhannagar, Sabyasachi Dutta was also present at the spot when the violent clash broke out.
Speaking to the media, Dutta said Trinamool Congress supporters were trying to indulge in booth capturing.