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West Bengal Panchayat Election Violence: Violence has taken place in many places during the nomination of Panchayat elections in West Bengal. Governor CV Anand Bose visited the affected areas in South 24 Parganas district on Saturday (June 17). They said, " I myself came here and visited the violence affected area, listened to the people. I am distressed by the incident that happened."
The Governor of West Bengal further said, "This is not tolerable at all. The Calcutta High Court has given a decision to take some steps to ensure free and fair elections. As a governor, I also have some responsibilities, I and all of us have to protect the constitution. Unfortunately, in some areas I have seen a decline in the level of democracy. I stand here with the people. Harassment, threats and violence will not be toleratedGa."
What did TMC say about the governor?
TMC general secretary Kunal Ghosh said about the governor’s visit to the violence-affected areas. " He (Governor) is behaving like a member of BJP. I respect his position, but if the governor tries to establish what is being said by BJP, CPI(M), Congress and ISF for TMC, we will protest."
Earlier in the day on panchayat elections, Governor Bose had told PTI, "People should not hold back from exercising their democratic franchise just because there are some people breaking the law. Those who break the law will have to be brought to justice. Timely action needs to be taken against violence." They said, "He will work for the health and welfare of the people of Bengal. Political violence will not be tolerated in the state."
Ruckus during nomination for Panchayat elections
It may be noted that Panchayat elections are to be held in West Bengal on July 8. For which there has been violence at various places during the filing of nominations. So far five people have died in this violence and many people have been injured.
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