Government Changed but Situation Remains the Same, Says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Killing of BJP Leader’s Aide
IIE DIGITAL DESK : Berhampore, May 7: Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday strongly condemned the shooting death of a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, stating that despite a change in government in the state, the law and order situation has not improved.
Press conference in Berhampore, Chowdhury expressed deep concern over what he described as the continuing deterioration of public safety in West Bengal. Referring to the killing of Adhikari’s personal assistant, he said the incident once again exposed the fragile security environment in the state.
Chowdhury remarked that hooliganism and political violence were not new phenomena in Bengal, but people had hoped that the situation would stabilise after the elections. Instead, he said, incidents of bloodshed continue to surface, raising serious questions about governance and accountability. According to him, the expectation among citizens was that a new political chapter would usher in peace and stability, yet recent developments suggest otherwise.
The Congress leader asserted that any government in power bears the primary responsibility of ensuring safety and maintaining law and order. He noted that assurances had been given that Bengal would become a fear-free state, but the killing of a prominent political figure’s aide indicates that those promises remain unfulfilled. Chowdhury argued that such incidents not only threaten political workers but also create a broader climate of insecurity among ordinary citizens.
Calling for swift and decisive action, he said the government must not attempt to evade responsibility. Instead, he urged authorities to identify the culprits without delay and ensure that they face the strictest possible punishment under the law. Only through firm enforcement, he suggested, can public confidence be restored.
The killing has intensified political tensions in the state, with opposition parties questioning the administration’s ability to prevent targeted attacks. While investigations into the shooting are ongoing, the incident has already triggered sharp exchanges between rival political camps.
Chowdhury’s comments reflect a wider debate over law and order in West Bengal, where allegations of political violence frequently dominate public discourse. He emphasised that beyond political affiliations, the fundamental issue is the safety of citizens and the credibility of the state’s security apparatus.
The investigation proceeds, the spotlight remains on how effectively the administration responds to the incident. For now, Chowdhury’s remarks underline the persistent concern among opposition leaders that a change in political leadership alone is insufficient if ground realities remain unchanged.
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