Govt employee attacked by TMC goons in Ranaghat, West Bengal
A polling official has alleged that he was attacked during a training session in Ranaghat, West Bengal, after objecting to the display of certain images.
The official, Saikat Chatterjee, said the incident took place at Ranaghat Debnath Institution High School during training for election staff. He objected to images of the Chief Minister and the Jagannath Temple being shown, stating that it violated the Model Code of Conduct.
According to Chatterjee, the situation escalated after his objection. He claimed that a man responded rudely, and when he asked for the individual’s identity, a group of people allegedly surrounded and assaulted him. Saikat Chatterjee reiterated that the incident occurred in the presence of the Block Development Officer.
Chatterjee has alleged that those involved are associated with the Trinamool Congress, although there has been no official confirmation regarding the identities or affiliations of the accused individuals.
The incident has raised concerns about discipline and adherence to electoral rules during official training sessions. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement or confirmed whether an investigation is underway
