Chandranath Rath, an aide to politician Suvendu Adhikari, was murdered, leading to an investigation revealing details about the killing, including the use of a car with fake plates and an "execution-style" killing. Family members and political figures have reacted to his death.
Chandranath Rath, a personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, has died under unnatural circumstances, drawing parallels to the 2013 death of another aide, Pradip Jha, who also reportedly worked on Adhikari's election campaigns.
Union minister Chirag Paswan has condemned the killing of Chandranath Rath, an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, attributing it to "politics of violence" and alleging involvement of TMC goons.
The mother of Chandranath Rath, an aide to Suvendu Adhikari, has demanded life sentences for her son's killers, arguing that the attack was a direct consequence of political upheaval related to the BJP coming to power.
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A close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, India, days after the state election. This killing has heightened fears of escalating post-poll violence in the region, leading to police detentions and increased deployment.