Kolkata:

In a contemporary escalation of political tensions in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing assault on Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan, accusing her of neglecting the intense points confronted by girls in Sandeshkhali. The space has not too long ago witnessed clashes between the police and BJP staff protesting towards alleged sexual harassment of girls by Trinamool Congress leaders.

As BJP staff led by state get together president Sukanta Majumder protested towards the purported sexual exploitation in Sandeshkhali, Nusrat Jahan shared pictures of her celebrating Valentine’s Day together with her husband, actor Yash Dasgupta.

Wearing a sublime crimson robe, she was seen in a Valentine’s Day-themed photoshoot, which she shared on her official Instagram account.

The BJP seized the chance to criticize the actor-turned-politician, highlighting what they see as a stark distinction in priorities.

“Priorities matter: In Sandeshkhali, women are protesting for their respect. Meanwhile, the TMC MP of Basirhat is celebrating Valentine’s Day,” the Bengal BJP stated in a submit on X (previously Twitter).

Priorities matter:

In Sandeshkhali, girls are protesting for his or her respect. Meanwhile, the TMC MP of Basirhat is celebrating Valentine’s Day. #ShameOnMamata#SandeshKhaliHorrorpic.twitter.com/bQ4weZFH51

— BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) February 14, 2024

NDTV’s investigation into the Sandeshkali matter revealed the complicated scenario in area. Despite the BJP’s claims of sexual assault, girls interviewed by NDTV acknowledged that the allegations might not be solely true. However, they disclosed cases of being summoned to the BJP workplace at odd hours and dealing with threats in the event that they refused. Fearful of reprisals, not one of the girls have been prepared to disclose their identities on digicam.

The rigidity escalated on Wednesday when West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar reportedly suffered accidents throughout a conflict with the police as he tried to achieve Sandeshkhali. The BJP alleges that their go to aimed to talk with the ladies who’ve been allegedly victimized.

Leader of Opposition within the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, condemned the remedy of Sukanta Majumdar by the state police, stating that the BJP would protest towards it.

Responding to the accusations, the Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of making an attempt to disrupt peace within the space. West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja emphasised that the scenario was returning to normalcy, with the National Women’s Commission discovering no proof of sexual harassment throughout their go to.

The West Bengal Police additionally weighed in on the controversy, denying any such allegations and cautioning towards “wilful misinformation” by sure media retailers. The incident has additional intensified the continued political battle between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress within the state.