Kolkata: The BJP’s West Bengal unit on Wednesday alleged that anti-social elements associated with the Trinamool Congress were masquerading as BJP workers and carrying party flags while indulging in post-poll violence in different parts of the state to malign the party.
“It has come to our notice that elements of the Trinamool’s so-called ‘Gunda Vahini’ are attempting to impersonate BJP workers to mislead people and create disorder,” a statement issued by the BJP’s West Bengal unit on social media said.
According to the statement, the BJP leadership had already made it clear that it would not tolerate any activity that disrupts law and order in the state.
“Anyone found engaging in impersonation, intimidation or taking the law into their own hands will face strict legal consequences. The full force of the law will be brought to bear against such criminal elements,” the statement added.
The BJP further claimed that the people of West Bengal had delivered a decisive mandate for change and voted to end what it described as an era where “criminality and governance went hand in hand”.
“The incoming government is committed to restoring the rule of law, ensuring accountability and protecting every citizen without fear or favour,” the statement said.
“There will be zero tolerance for violence, intimidation or political masquerading. Law will prevail,” it added.
Earlier in the day, BJP’s West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya and outgoing Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari had issued similar warnings against incidents of post-poll violence.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has also directed the state administration to deal strictly with incidents of post-poll violence and take action against those found involved.
Meanwhile, West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar said on Wednesday evening that 200 FIRs had so far been registered and 433 persons arrested in connection with incidents of post-poll violence since the Assembly election results were declared on May 4.
(IANS)
