Trinamool alleges custodial torture over signboard row in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that a party worker was tortured in police custody over a signboard-related dispute, escalating tensions between the ruling BJP and the opposition in West Bengal. The incident underscores the intensifying political rivalry in the state as both parties prepare for upcoming elections. Banerjee criticized the BJP administration, saying it was operating in a "fool's paradise" by attempting to "crush" the Trinamool Congress through coercive tactics. He contended that such actions would prove counterproductive to the government's political objectives. The Trinamool leader emphasized that in a democracy, the electorate ultimately determines the fate of political parties and governments. He appealed to citizens to recognize what he characterized as authoritarian tendencies by the state administration. The allegation adds to a growing list of complaints from opposition parties regarding law enforcement practices in West Bengal under the current BJP government.