West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar on Friday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of remaining silent when there was bloodshed during alleged post-poll violence in the state. Dhankhar also said the TMC government could have easily prevented the situation from deteriorating by providing compensation and rehabilitation to affected families and through area domination to prevent violence. There was bloodshed in the state. I should not say much as the matter is under investigation but the Chief Minister s silence is a matter of concern and worry for me , the Governor said after visiting the Ranpagli camp in Assam s Dhubri district where people from Cooch Behar in West Bengal have allegedly taken shelter after announcement of election results.
Cooch Behar: West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar during a visit to meet Sitalkuchi violence victims in Cooch Behar. (PTI Photo)(
DHUBRI (ASSAM)/SILIGURI: West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar on Friday accused chief minister Mamata Banerjee of remaining silent when there was bloodshed during alleged post-poll violence in the state.
Dhankhar also said the TMC government could have easily prevented the situation from deteriorating by providing compensation and rehabilitation to affected families and through area domination to prevent violence. There was bloodshed in the state. I should not say much as the matter is under investigation but the chief minister s silence is a matter of concern and worry for me , the governor said after visiting the Ranpagli camp in Assam s Dhubri district where people from Cooch Behar in West Bengal have allegedly taken shelter after announcement of election results.
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Cooch Behar: West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar meets Sitalkuchi violence victims in Cooch Behar. (PTI Photo)(
KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said he would visit places in Nandigram, where post-poll violence was allegedly reported.
Earlier in the day, he took stock of the situation in a camp in Assam s Dhubri district, where several people from Bengal s Cooch Behar have taken refuge to escape the clashes.
Dhankhar s tour of Cooch Behar district on Thursday had led to a war of words between him and TMC leaders, with the ruling party claiming that he was there only to pay visits to BJP workers at their residences.
Jagdeep Dhankhar today visited Assam s Dhubri district.
Kolkata:
West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said he would visit places in Nandigram, where post-poll violence was allegedly reported.
Earlier in the day, Jagdeep Dhankhar took stock of the situation in a camp in Assam s Dhubri district, where several people from Bengal s Cooch Behar have taken refuge to escape the clashes.
Mr Dhankhar s tour of Cooch Behar district on Thursday had led to a war of words between him and Trinamool leaders, with the ruling party claiming that he was there only to pay visits to BJP workers at their residences.