TMC vs BJP over Sandeshkhali 'sting video' explained: Mamata Banerjee says 'Bangla-Birodhis orchestrated conspiracy'
Sandeshkhali women, who weren't sexually assaulted, were projected as 'rape' victims on the instructions of Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. The purported video was broadcast by a local television channel. Mint couldn't independently verify the video.
Also, the news channel that broke the alleged sting operation did not check the veracity of the clip, news agency ANI reported. ALSO READ: Sandeshkhali atrocities: CBI files first FIR against 5 ‘influential people’ for land grab, sexual harassment The person making these claims against Suvendu Adhikari in the video was said to be a BJP Mandal (booth) president named Gangadhar Koyal. He said that the Adhikari told him that the Trinamool Congress' (TMC) strongmen in the area wouldn't be arrested unless he is falsely implicated in a "rape case".
The women of Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district came out on the streets earlier against the ruling TMC and its leader Shahjahan. They accused the strongman and his aides of "land-grab and sexual assault" under coercion. Shahjahan, the key Sandeshkhali accused, is currently behind bars in connection with the attack on a team of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) while it was in the process of raiding his residence in connection with the alleged ration scam.
1. TMC shared sting video: The TMC tweeted the "sting operation" video, stating that "a viral video today exposed how the BJP left no stone unturned to malign Bengal". It added, "From "mass rape" to "arms seizure," every claim was BOUGHT and STAGED by none other than @SuvenduWB.
People won't forgive these Bangla-Birodhis. Bengal's mothers & sisters shall avenge this!" 2. Video tampered?: Gangadhar Koyal, the Mandal (Block) president on Sandeshkhali Block 2,
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