The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today condemned the alleged attack on its leaders Khagen Murmu and Shankar Ghosh in West Bengal, accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of having “crossed all limits” and dismantling law and order since assuming power.

Speaking at a press conference here, BJP MP and National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised the Mamata government for its alleged negligence in addressing the severe floods and landslides in North Bengal, pointing out the Chief Minister’s attendance at a Tollywood music carnival in Kolkata instead of focusing on the crisis.

“Violence and the breakdown of law and order have become normal in West Bengal since TMC came to power. The insensitivity of the West Bengal Government and Mamata Banerjee has crossed all limits,” said Trivedi. “While much of North Bengal is grappling with floods, there are videos of the Chief Minister dancing at a carnival in Kolkata. These contrasting images are heart-wrenching. The attack on our leaders is both dangerous and unfortunate.”

Trivedi further remarked, “If this dastardly incident is said to be the swan song of democracy, it would not be inappropriate.” BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra echoed the criticism, terming the situation in West Bengal as “jungle raj” and alleging that TMC leaders had incited party workers to assault Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh during their flood relief visit, causing serious injuries.