Tezzbuzz Desk – A dispute broke out between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP workers over the installation of banners and flags wishing Vijayadashami in Durgapur, West Bengal. The altercation that started in Newton area of Durgapur took a violent turn in no time. There have been allegations of fighting between both the parties and throwing eggs at each other. An allegation has also come to light that a young man was thrown into a drain and assaulted.
According to the information, the dispute took place between the group of former core committee member of Trinamool Labor Organization Bunty Singh and BJP workers. BJP alleged that Bunty Singh reached the spot with his supporters and removed the flags put up by BJP workers. BJP workers opposed this, after which tension increased between the two sides.
Within no time the dispute took the form of a clash. There was chaos in the area amid allegations of assault and egg throwing. There has also been an allegation of beating a young man by throwing him into a drain. After receiving information about the incident, Durgapur police station reached the spot and tried to control the situation. During this time, information about scuffles with the police has also come to light.
The BJP leader claimed that he had put up flags and banners for the Vijaya conference. In the morning he received information that the flag had been removed. After this the protest started and the matter reached a clash. The BJP leader also claimed that Bunty Singh is trying to join BJP after October 4. However, independent confirmation of this claim has not emerged.
The BJP leader also said that Bunty Singh will not be given a place in the party. After this incident, political speculations along with the controversy regarding removal of flags and banners have also intensified.
At present, there is an atmosphere of tension in Newton area after the incident. An investigation is necessary to clarify the situation regarding the reason for the dispute, the allegations of both the parties and the alleged scuffle with the police.