Locals in Murshidabad block NH-12 to protest against 'attacks' on migrants outside Bengal.
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News1816-01-2026, 15:24

BJP Attacks TMC Over 'Collapsing Governance' Amid Murshidabad Protests

  • Locals in Beldanga, Murshidabad, blocked NH 12 and burnt tires to protest alleged attacks on Bengali-speaking migrant workers in other states.
  • The protest was sparked by the death of a Murshidabad native working in Jharkhand, leading to demands for justice and compensation.
  • BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya criticized the TMC government, stating that West Bengal is experiencing widespread violence and lawlessness.
  • Malviya alleged that anti-social elements, backed by TMC, are disrupting normal life, leading to a collapse of governance.
  • Protesters demanded stringent action against attackers, compensation for the victim's family, and a mechanism for migrant worker safety.

Why It Matters: BJP criticizes TMC's governance as protests erupt in Murshidabad over attacks on migrant workers.

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