An FIR has been registered against several actors in connection with social media posts linked to alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal. Authorities say the case pertains to content shared online following recent political developments in the state. The move has sparked debate over freedom of expression, political accountability, and the role of social media during periods of unrest.


Bengal Post-Poll Violence: FIR Against Actors Registered Over Social Media Posts 

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot dead from close range in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram near Kolkata on Wednesday night, triggering tension in the locality and prompting a police investigation.&nbsp;Rath was rushed to the nearby hospital, but he reportedly succumbed to bullet injuries after being shot at by assailants from close range while he was reportedly in a car. According to sources, Rath was shot from close range in his car and suffered injuries to his chest and head. Rath’s driver was also injured in the attack and is being treated at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata.&nbsp;The attack took place near Doharia on Jessore Road in North 24 Parganas district when Rath was returning to his flat from Kolkata in a car. The assailants, who were on a motorcycle, intercepted his car and opened fire from close range before fleeing the scene.&nbsp;Rath was one of the closest aides of Suvendu Adhikari and had been with him for a decade. Police have collected CCTV footage from the spot, and an investigation has been initiated.&nbsp;The assault comes amid post-poll violence that broke out in West Bengal following the state assembly elections. The BJP swept the election and ended the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;According to initial inputs, at least four rounds were reportedly fired at Chandra.&nbsp;He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Adhikari is expected to arrive at the hospital soon.&nbsp;Details about the assailants and the exact sequence of events remain unclear at this stage.&nbsp;Police have launched an investigation into the killing, and further details are awaited.&nbsp;Senior officials rushed to the spot &nbsp;&nbsp;Adhikari had defeated Mamata Banerjee in the recent elections and is being considered a strong contender for the chief minister’s post.&nbsp;After an incident-free assembly elections, post-poll violence is being reported from several areas of West Bengal even as central paramilitary forces are still deployed in the state.

As per reports, at least four rounds were reportedly fired at BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Details about the assailants and the exact sequence of events remain unclear at this stage.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot dead from close range in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram near Kolkata on Wednesday night, triggering tension in the locality and prompting a police investigation. Rath was rushed to the nearby hospital, but he reportedly succumbed to bullet injuries after being shot at by assailants from close range while he was reportedly in a car. According to sources, Rath was shot from close range in his car and suffered injuries to his chest and head. Rath’s driver was also injured in the attack and is being treated at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata. The attack took place near Doharia on Jessore Road in North 24 Parganas district when Rath was returning to his flat from Kolkata in a car. The assailants, who were on a motorcycle, intercepted his car and opened fire from close range before fleeing the scene. Rath was one of the closest aides of Suvendu Adhikari and had been with him for a decade. Police have collected CCTV footage from the spot, and an investigation has been initiated. The assault comes amid post-poll violence that broke out in West Bengal following the state assembly elections. The BJP swept the election and ended the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC).

As per reports, at least four rounds were reportedly fired at BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Details about the assailants and the exact sequence of events remain unclear at this stage.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram

West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi has convened a meeting of major political parties on Thursday in view of the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/west-bengal-clashes-erupt-between-bjp-workers-police-in-kolkata-226477">post-poll violence in the state</a>, sources in the Raj Bhavan said.

Tripathi has&nbsp;sent a letter to all four prominent political parties in Bengal, the Trinamool Congress, the CPI(M), the BJP and the Congress, urging them to attend the meet at 4 pm at the Raj Bhavan, they said.

The BJP and the TMC have confirmed that they would attend the meeting. The Congress and the CPI-M confirmed receiving the letter, but are yet to confirm their participation.

"We will go to the Governor's all-party meeting tomorrow. The governor is a constitutional body," a senior TMC leader said.

Welcoming the move, West Bengal BJP unit president Dilip Ghosh said the state government should have taken the initiative.

"We welcome the decision. We have received Tripathi's letter. We would be attending tomorrow's meeting," he told PTI.

Tripathi had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday and apprised them of the situation in the state.

When he was asked about the possibility of imposition of the President's rule in West Bengal, Tripathi had told reporters that there was no such discussion during his meetings.

The Centre had on Sunday expressed "deep concern" over continuing violence in West Bengal, and the Union Home Ministry had sent an advisory saying the "unabated violence" even after the Lok Sabha polls appeared to be a failure on part of the state government.

In the advisory, the Ministry of Home Affairs had also asked the state government to maintain law and order, peace and tranquillity.

Unhappy with the advisory, Banerjee stepped up attack on the Centre, saying the violence was a "planted game and the central government and (BJP) party cadre are trying to incite violence in West Bengal".

Post-poll violence has been reported from various places of West Bengal after the BJP secured 18 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state, just four less than that of the TMC.&nbsp;

West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi has convened a meeting of major political parties on Thursday in view of the ongoing post-poll violence in the state, sources in the Raj Bhavan said.

West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi has convened a meeting of major political parties on Thursday in view of the ongoing post-poll violence in the state, sources in the Raj Bhavan said. Tripathi has sent a letter to all four prominent political parties in Bengal, the Trinamool Congress, the CPI(M), the BJP and the Congress, urging them to attend the meet at 4 pm at the Raj Bhavan, they said. The BJP and the TMC have confirmed that they would attend the meeting. The Congress and the CPI-M confirmed receiving the letter, but are yet to confirm their participation. "We will go to the Governor's all-party meeting tomorrow. The governor is a constitutional body," a senior TMC leader said. Welcoming the move, West Bengal BJP unit president Dilip Ghosh said the state government should have taken the initiative. "We welcome the decision. We have received Tripathi's letter. We would be attending tomorrow's meeting," he told PTI. Tripathi had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday and apprised them of the situation in the state. When he was asked about the possibility of imposition of the President's rule in West Bengal, Tripathi had told reporters that there was no such discussion during his meetings. The Centre had on Sunday expressed "deep concern" over continuing violence in West Bengal, and the Union Home Ministry had sent an advisory saying the "unabated violence" even after the Lok Sabha polls appeared to be a failure on part of the state government. In the advisory, the Ministry of Home Affairs had also asked the state government to maintain law and order, peace and tranquillity. Unhappy with the advisory, Banerjee stepped up attack on the Centre, saying the violence was a "planted game and the central government and (BJP) party cadre are trying to incite violence in West Bengal". Post-poll violence has been reported from various places of West Bengal after the BJP secured 18 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state, just four less than that of the TMC.

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