BJP and TMC Councillors Engage in Heated Clash During Kolkata Municipal Corporation Session, Watch Video

BJP: During the meeting of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Saturday, council members from the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) got into a fight. The two councillors are Asim Basu of the Trinamool Congress and Sajal Ghosh of the BJP. KMC Chairperson Mala Roy had to abruptly end the session as the situation escalated. Despite statements from Roy and KMC Mayor Firhad Hakim, the outcry started when it was discovered that the opposition BJP and Left Front had not submitted any questions or ideas for the session.

BJP Councillor Alleges Preplanned Attack by TMC During KMC Meeting

Speaking about the dispute, BJP Councillor Sajal Ghosh stated, "We had brought a proposal one month back. That day MMiC (mayor-in-council members) was not there...In this regard, a complaint has been raised against the Mayor. A complaint has also been made to the Chief Minister. Today, we were attacked by TMC in the presence of the Mayor and Chairman," ANI reported. 

Tensions Escalate as KMC Council Members Exchange Heated Words During Session

Roy observed, "It's surprised the opponent doesn't have season-long concerns. The Mayor then declared that this was the opposition's situation in KMC. Sajal Ghosh, the BJP councillor for Ward 50, harshly denounced this. "What's the point in putting forward any question or proposal during a session? Do the ruling board members give any importance to the opposition?" he questioned. Roy responded angrily to Ghosh's remarks, declaring that she would not pick up the role of opposition from him. "I spent a lot of time opposing. I am capable of acting in opposition. I won't learn anything from you in this regard, Roy said, according to a report by IANS. Asim Basu, a council member for the Trinamool Congress, and Ghosh engaged into a fight after Ghosh fiercely disagreed with Roy's comments. Roy announced the conclusion of the meeting for the time being. Later, the other participants divided the two, and the meeting continued.

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