Bharatiya Janata Party will hold a rally in conflict-hit Sandeshkhali on March 10

The noise from the BJP’s Bengal unit was widely heard throughout the day, as it made clear its plan to boil the Sandeshkhali pot even in the wake of the arrest of alleged criminal-in-chief Sheikh Shahjahan, aimed at ensuring that It is believed that this issue can yield huge political gains in the general elections in Mamata Banerjee’s Waterloo.

As a first step in that direction, BJP leader of opposition in the Assembly Suvendu Adhikari announced a “mega” public meeting in the strife-torn Sundarban islands on March 10, the day the chief minister will launch the Trinamool Congress’ election campaign. Brigade Parade Ground Rally in Calcutta.

“There will be a big meeting here in Rajapur on March 10. I will be there. The public is with us. We have won a battle, but the war is yet to be won,” said the BJP’s Nandigram MLA, adding that at least 20,000 people would attend the rally. The announcement came on the eve of the first of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three Bengal rallies in the first six days of March.
The BJP’s main objective is to intensify its aggression on Sandeshkhali, as well as counter Trinamool’s narrative on the issue. Another objective is to revive the party organization in the island, thereby ensuring communal polarization in the two blocks of the region that have about 35 per cent minority population.

In an indication of plans to continue it, the official said that the film is still yet to be seen in its entirety.
Mamata’s staunch opponent made it clear with his messageless actions on Thursday that though Shahjahan has now been arrested – he repeatedly claimed it was all a sham – but justice for the people will remain elusive until That a central investigating agency does not take charge of the investigation and does not take custody. Of the “oppressors”.

“We have seen how the state police had handled the Kamduni rape and murder case. We will not remain silent until the matter is taken up by the central agency,” the officer said.
“The state government was forced to arrest Shahjahan….” The fight will continue until everyone in the entire racket run by him is put behind bars and a High Court monitored investigation is initiated,” he said.

In the morning, the officials reached the Sundarban Islands, with a High Court order permitting the visit, and visited more than a dozen villages, interacting with people and questioning the authenticity of the ruling government’s actions against Shahjahan. He alleged that it was a matter of “mutual understanding” between the accused leader and the state government.
In a post on X, the officer – referring to an earlier post on Wednesday in which he had claimed that the police already had Shahjahan – said: “Told you yesterday, that the gangster of Sandeshkhali – Sheikh Shahjahan is in safe custody Is Mamata Police. His so-called arrest (on the basis of mutual understanding) has now been announced as the details of the deal between him and Mamata Police regarding the facilities he will get in the lockup and jail have been finalised.
Referring to Shahjahan’s body language during his court appearance, the officer alleged that this apparent confidence stemmed from assurances from the state government.
“Mamata Banerjee has assured them not to worry by providing a certificate on the Assembly floor,” the official said, referring to a speech by the chief minister in the House on February 15. Being targeted and framed by the saffron camp. In her subsequent (anonymous) mentions, especially this week, she continued to vow zero-tolerance towards those who wrong people.
On Thursday, the officials passed through several villages like Jeliakhali, Halderpara, Patrapara and Sarberia, which were reeling under tension, and interacted with people, before visiting a temple in the area.
In Sarbariya, they bought sweets and distributed them among the villagers as part of the celebration of the “so-called” arrest. He advised people to come forward and raise their voice against the “oppressors” regardless of their politics.
BJP insiders said mandal committees have been advised to find similar “repressive” ruling party leaders across the state and highlight the issues related to them, in order to launch a sharp attack on the Trinamool government ahead of the general elections. Could.
“It is important to note that Shahjahan was not the only culprit. There are countless others across the state,” the official said.
BJP state unit chief Sukant Majumdar virtually echoed Adhikari’s point, saying, “Many, many Shahjahans live in all the districts of our state. We have to find them all.”
A BJP insider said Sandeshkhali has provided his party with an unexpected opportunity to claim a complete breakdown of the rule of law in the state.