Four killed in post-election violence in India’s West Bengal
Summary
At least four people died in clashes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), won state elections in West Bengal, India. The opposition party, led by Mamata Banerjee, rejected the results and accused the BJP of cheating, leading to unrest and violence in the state.Key Facts
- The BJP won 206 out of 294 seats in West Bengal’s state assembly election.
- West Bengal has about 100 million residents and was previously ruled by Mamata Banerjee’s party, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), since 2011.
- Mamata Banerjee lost her seat and has refused to resign as chief minister, claiming election fraud.
- Four people died in violence between BJP and TMC supporters after election results.
- Both parties accused the other of killing their workers and vandalizing offices.
- A police officer was shot in the leg during clashes.
- The Election Commission of India called for strict action to stop post-election violence.
- The BJP’s victory marks the first time it has won in West Bengal, expanding its influence beyond northern India.
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