Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has alleged that the murder of Chandranath Rath, close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, is yet another grim reminder of the violence in politics unleashed by the Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee. 

 

In a social media post, Mr Pradhan said BJP karyakartas and supporters have repeatedly been targeted, attacked, and murdered simply for refusing to surrender to TMC’s politics of fear and intimidation. He alleged that this is not isolated violence but a deliberate ecosystem of terror designed to crush democratic opposition.

 

The Minister said violence and revenge have no place in democracy. Mr Pradhan added that the people of Bengal will not continue to tolerate politics rooted in fear and every act of political violence will be held accountable under the law. He said the sacrifice of Chandranath Rath and countless BJP karyakartas will not be forgotten or allowed to go in vain. Mr Pradhan said the fight to restore peace, security, and genuine democratic values in West Bengal will continue with full resolve.