By Admin 
The atmosphere is becoming increasingly heated before the elections in West Bengal and this time not only rhetoric, but also confrontations on the streets are coming to the fore. Violent clashes between BJP and TMC supporters from Bhawanipur in Kolkata to Chopra in North Dinajpur have made the election atmosphere tense.
The latest case is of Kachkali market of Chopra assembly constituency, where the dispute that started merely over the installation of the flag suddenly turned into violence. BJP alleges that their workers were putting up the flags with the permission of the shop owner, when TMC workers protested and removed the flags. After this the dispute escalated and fighting started.
Local BJP leader Nitya Pal alleged, “We were putting up the flag when TMC people came and removed it. When we protested, 20-25 people came with sticks and brutally beat our workers.” At least 6 BJP workers have been injured in this clash.
#WATCH | Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal) | A clash broke out between BJP and TMC over flag hoisting, resulting in several people being injured in Chopra.
BJP’s Uttar Dinajpur District Vice President Surajit Sen says, “Elections haven’t even started yet, and BJP workers… pic.twitter.com/KG05tqebfj
— ANI (@ANI) March 30, 2026
Clash in Bhawanipur also
In Bhawanipur, Kolkata too, news of a clash between supporters of both the parties came to light during the rally of BJP leader Shubhendu Adhikari. This is the same seat where the political stakes are highest in every election. These incidents have clearly indicated that as the elections are approaching, tension on the ground is increasing.
“Political violence is not new in Bengal”-BJP
BJP leader Shankar Ghosh said, “West Bengal is known for political violence, there is nothing new in it, but this time the situation will change, those who are attacking our workers will get a timely reply.” He claimed that if the BJP government is formed after the 2026 elections, strict action will be taken in such cases.
#WATCH | Siliguri, West Bengal | On BJP-TMC clash in Chopra, BJP leader Shankar Ghosh says, “… West Bengal is known for the political violence. There is nothing new in it. But this time it will be reversed. Those who are attacking our workers will get proper treatment in time.… pic.twitter.com/M8kYlt1NSj
— ANI (@ANI) March 30, 2026
Clashes have happened before
This is not the first incident. Earlier, supporters of both the parties had clashed during the election campaign in South 24 Parganas. There was violence in Jangipur area of Murshidabad during the Ram Navami procession, in which 31 people were arrested. This means that this series of violence before the elections is getting longer.
Narrative of fear and change
Krishnendu Mukherjee, BJP candidate from Asansol North seat, said, “We are getting a very good response. People are scared of this government. Change is certain this time.” This statement reflects the political narrative in which BJP is talking about “change”, while TMC is trying to maintain its hold.
Before the voting on 23rd and 29th April, the biggest question now is – will the situation remain under control or will the conflict increase further as the elections come closer? It is clear that this time the competition in Bengal is not only about votes but also about the show of strength on the streets – where every incident can decide the electoral direction. Before the voting, this dispute is showing signs of deepening and the continuous violence has made the election environment more sensitive.