"Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, Accuses of an Attempt on His Life following an Assault on His Convoy in Cooch Behar; Incident Caught on Video"
In Cooch Behar's Khagrabari area on August 5, 2025, a shocking incident took place as the convoy of Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly and BJP leader, was attacked. The convoy, which included Adhikari's bulletproof car, was subjected to stone-pelting and vandalism[1][3][5].
The main parties involved in the dispute are:
- BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party): Adhikari and fellow BJP leaders accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) party workers of orchestrating the attack, claiming that they prevented police intervention and attacked in front of the police[1][5].
- Trinamool Congress (TMC): The TMC denied involvement in the attack, describing it as a "well-scripted drama" by the BJP to create a political narrative. TMC claimed that the incident was related to internal BJP feuds, and their party workers organized protests along the convoy’s route, showing black flags and shouting slogans against Adhikari[1][3][5].
- Local Protesters and Anti-social Elements: Reports mention stone-pelting by some men and a mob at the Khagrabari area, which included protesters showing "go back" slogans and black flags[1][5].
- Police: Present in the area but allegedly did not intervene effectively to protect the convoy, according to BJP leaders[1][5].
The attack occurred when Adhikari was on his way to submit a deputation to the Cooch Behar district police superintendent regarding alleged attacks and harassment of BJP leaders in the district[1][3][5].
Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed concern over the safety of Bengali workers in states like Maharashtra and Delhi[4]. She has also criticized the Assam government for issuing NRC notices to Bengali residents and vowed to protect the Bengali language[2].
In a separate development, Adhikari spoke with the Assam Chief Minister regarding the attack[6]. There is no new information about the voter's list or illegal voters in this paragraph.
The dispute thus centers politically between the BJP and TMC in West Bengal, with BJP accusing TMC of violent intimidation tactics, and TMC denying these allegations, framing it as BJP's political drama. The incident occurred amid heightened political tensions and protests in the region[1][3][5].
[1] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/suvendu-adhikari-s-convoy-attacked-in-cooch-behar-west-bengal-3147338 [2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/mamata-banerjee-criticises-assam-government-over-nrc-notices-to-bengali-residents/article65431001.ece [3] https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/west-bengal-news-bjp-alleges-tmc-workers-attacked-suvendu-adhikaris-convoy-in-cooch-behar/384272 [4] https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/mamata-banerjee-expresses-concern-over-safety-of-bengali-workers-in-states-like-maharashtra-delhi-121080400027_1.html [5] https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/suvendu-adhikari-convoy-attacked-in-cooch-behar-west-bengal-tmc-alleges-it-was-well-scripted-drama-1843653-2021-08-05 [6] https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/suvendu-adhikari-speaks-to-assam-cm-concerning-attack-on-him20210805153739/
The incident involving Suvendu Adhikari's convoy being attacked in West Bengal on August 5, 2025, has been politically controversial, with the BJP accusing the Trinamool Congress of orchestrating the attack and the TMC denying the allegations, labeling it as a BJP-created drama meant to stir political narratives. This event took place in the midst of a regional political atmosphere filled with tensions and protests.
Meanwhile, the issue of entertainment, war-and-conflicts, general news, and crime-and-justice seems to have taken a backseat, as ongoing political disputes between the main parties in West Bengal dominate the headlines.
