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Bengal: Murder of Suvendu Adhikari aide sparks political row; BJP, TMC trade barbs

A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in Madhyamgram, West Bengal, triggering a political storm. The BJP accused the ruling TMC of fostering lawlessness, while the TMC dismissed the charges, urging a professional investigation. Other parties also condemned the violence and called for a transparent probe.

7 May 2026 9:56 am