A ‘Particular Community’ Vandalised Hindu Temple & Shops: Adhikari
A communal clash broke out in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The incident has sparked outrage and concerns about the safety and security of the Hindu community in the region. According to Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, an unruly mob belonging to a particular community vandalised a Hindu temple, houses, and shops, and injured several people, all in the presence of the police.
Adhikari took to social media to express his outrage and disappointment at the failure of the police to prevent the violence and protect the Hindu community. In a tweet, he wrote, “An unruly mob belonging to a particular community vandalised a Hindu temple, houses, and shops, and injured several of them, in the Police’s presence. The police couldn’t block the vandals.”
The incident has raised serious questions about the ability of the police to maintain law and order in the region, particularly in areas with a significant Muslim population. The BJP has long accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of failing to protect the Hindu community and allowing Muslim mobs to go unpunished for their actions.
The incident is the latest in a series of communal clashes that have taken place in West Bengal in recent months. In September, a similar incident occurred in the district of Murshidabad, where a Hindu temple was vandalised and several people injured. The incident was widely condemned by the BJP and other Hindu groups, who accused the TMC of turning a blind eye to the violence.
The communal tensions in West Bengal are a result of a long-standing rivalry between the TMC and the BJP, which has been fueled by the polarising rhetoric of both parties. The TMC has been accused of using divisive language to mobilise its Muslim supporters, while the BJP has been accused of using similar tactics to mobilise its Hindu supporters.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that West Bengal has a significant Muslim population, which is largely concentrated in the northern and eastern parts of the state. This has created a sense of unease and fear among the Hindu population, who feel that they are at risk of being targeted by Muslim mobs.
The incident in South 24 Parganas district is a stark reminder of the need for the government to take concrete steps to address the growing communal tensions in the state. The police must be equipped with the resources and training necessary to prevent and respond to incidents of communal violence, and the government must work to promote interfaith harmony and understanding.
In conclusion, the vandalism of a Hindu temple and shops by a ‘particular community’ is a disturbing and unacceptable incident that highlights the need for urgent action to address the growing communal tensions in West Bengal. The police must be held accountable for their failure to prevent the violence, and the government must work to promote interfaith harmony and understanding.
