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Hanuman Remark Row: CPM-Bajrang Dal Clash in Lalbagh, Several Injured
- •Tension erupted in Lalbagh, Murshidabad, following alleged 'offensive' remarks about Hanuman, leading to a clash between CPI(M) and Hindu organization workers.
- •Bajrang Dal, Hindu Jagran Manch, and Vishwa Hindu Parishad workers gathered at Nimtala More to protest, escalating the situation.
- •A scuffle also occurred in front of the CPI(M) office in Murshidabad municipality, with several individuals from both sides reportedly injured.
- •Police intervened to control the situation and have launched an investigation into the remarks and the clash; surveillance is ongoing.
- •Separately, a protest march was held against leftist student organizations for allegedly obstructing an event and insulting images of Bharat Mata and Swami Vivekananda at SRFTI.
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The clash in Lalbagh was triggered by allegations that the CPI(M) made offensive remarks about Hanuman. This led workers and supporters of various Hindu organizations, including the Bajrang Dal, to gather and protest, resulting in an altercation and subsequent physical clashes.
Murshidabad police promptly arrived at the scene to control the escalating situation. Authorities are currently investigating the exact remarks made, identifying those involved in the clashes and vandalism, and keeping a close eye on the area to prevent further untoward incidents.
Workers and supporters of Bangiya Hindu Jagran Dakshinbanga Prant held a protest march demanding punishment for leftist student organizations accused of obstructing an event, tearing, and insulting pictures of Bharat Mata and Swami Vivekananda at SRFTI. The march led to high tension outside the SRFTI campus gates.
