West Bengal Stampede: BJP's NV Subhash Slams TMC Over 'Appeasement' and Politicisation
Telangana BJP spokesperson NV Subhash condoles West Bengal stampede victims and accuses TMC of hampering Puja celebrations for appeasement.
In the wake of a devastating stampede in West Bengal that reportedly claimed 17 lives, Telangana BJP chief spokesperson NV Subhash has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives while launching a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.
Condolences Amidst Tragedy
Describing the incident as "deeply unfortunate," NV Subhash extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. He emphasized the urgent need to provide comprehensive support to those affected by the tragedy, highlighting the gravity of the loss of 17 innocent lives.
Allegations of Hindering Religious Festivals
Moving beyond the immediate tragedy, the BJP spokesperson leveled serious allegations against the TMC's governance in West Bengal. Subhash claimed that during the TMC's 15-year tenure, the party leadership, including the Chief Minister, deliberately hampered Puja celebrations.
According to Subhash, these restrictions were a calculated move to "please and appease certain sections of society." He further asserted that the people of West Bengal had previously been deprived of the freedom to celebrate Navratri Pujas.
The 'BJP Effect' on Celebrations
Subhash argued that there has been a visible shift in the scale of religious festivities since the BJP's influence grew in the region. He claimed that Pujas are now conducted on an "incredibly and exponentially larger scale" because the restrictions imposed by the previous mindset have been challenged.
Accusations of Politicising Death
While acknowledging that the West Bengal Chief Minister, government officials, BJP workers, and various voluntary organizations are currently providing relief to the victims, Subhash accused the TMC and the Congress party of playing politics with the tragedy.
"Unfortunately, the TMC and the Congress party wanted to take advantage of this kind of untoward incident. Instead of supporting the people or helping them through the government machinery, they wanted to compare this incident with those that happened under the earlier government," Subhash alleged.
The BJP spokesperson insisted that the focus should remain entirely on relief and rescue operations rather than drawing political comparisons with past events.
The fatal stampede has sparked intense debates over crowd management and public safety protocols during large-scale gatherings in the state, further fueling the political fire between the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP.