BJP Leaders Perform Ritualistic 'Purification' at TMC Protest Site in Assembly Premises

BJP Leaders Perform Ritualistic 'Purification' at TMC Protest Site in Assembly Premises

In a bizarre turn of events, BJP leaders in West Bengal on Friday performed a 'purification' ritual at the site of a TMC protest in the Assembly premises. The move has been met with criticism from the TMC, which has accused the BJP of trying to create communal tension.

The BJP leaders, led by state unit president Dilip Ghosh, sprinkled cow urine and chanted mantras at the protest site, which has been occupied by TMC MLAs since the beginning of the winter session of the Assembly. The TMC MLAs are protesting against the BJP-led government's decision to pass a resolution in the Assembly condemning the violence that took place during the recent Durga Puja celebrations in the state

The BJP has justified their behavior by claiming that it was just carrying out a religious rite.The TMC was attempting to politicize the matter, according to Ghosh."The TMC is trying to make a political issue out of a religious ritual," Ghosh said.

The 'purification' ceremony is the most recent of many events that have tarnished the Assembly's winter session.MLAs from the BJP and the TMC fought earlier this week in the Assembly lobby.The TMC has also been charged by the BJP of attempting to sabotage the Assembly's business.

The BJP's accusations have been refuted by the TMC.According to O'Brien, the TMC was only using its democratic right to demonstrate.O'Brien said, "The BJP is attempting to muzzle our voice."

The political drama in West Bengal is likely to continue in the coming days. The winter session of the Assembly is scheduled to end on December 16.