Cockroach Janta Party Alleges BJP Blocked Kolkata Event
· India · India Today, The Hindu
The Cockroach Janta Party alleged that political pressure from the BJP forced the cancellation of its scheduled meeting at Bharat Sabha Hall in Kolkata. CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka stated that venue owners and six alternative locations refused to host the outfit due to intimidation from state leaders. The dispute stems from the CJP's ongoing campaign regarding the condition of government schools in West Bengal. The Bengal BJP dismissed the allegations as baseless and fabricated, maintaining that the party believes in a democratic setup.
Why it matters
This confrontation highlights growing political tensions in West Bengal between a fledgling outfit and the ruling political apparatus over public gatherings and school infrastructure campaigns.
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