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Elderly man alleges TMC assault at BJP rally

An elderly man at a BJP campaign event in West Bengal claims he was beaten and crippled by TMC supporters, urging an end to 'daro-cracy'.

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Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India
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Friday, 17 April 2026 at 13:50 UTC
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A viral video from a BJP campaign event in Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, shows an elderly man alleging he was beaten by TMC supporters. The man claims the assault left him crippled and he urged the crowd to put an end to what he called 'daro-cracy' (a play on 'terror' and 'democracy'), referring to the rule of the Trinamool Congress. The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and allegations of violence in the state ahead of elections.
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