TMC leader's suicide: CM Suvendu vows probe into possible 'threat' angle
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times, India Today
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced an investigation into the death of Trinamool Congress leader Asish Banerjee to determine if he was threatened. Banerjee, a five-time MLA, was found dead at a party office in Rampurhat, Birbhum district, on Sunday morning. Legislator Kunal Ghosh stated that Banerjee’s suicide note mentioned mental pressure and a fear of social stigma. BJP MLA Dhruba Saha, who defeated Banerjee in the recent Assembly elections, has also called for an impartial inquiry into the circumstances. The exact cause of the death remains under investigation by local police.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent five-time legislator has triggered political friction between the TMC and BJP, raising questions about internal party dynamics and potential external pressures.
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