Kolkata, April 1 -- Widespread unrest over candidate selection erupted into violence at Bidhan Bhavan on Wednesday, as factional infighting within the Congress took a serious turn ahead of the Assembly elections.
The state Congress headquarters witnessed chaotic scenes, with agitated party workers clashing among themselves. Eyewitnesses reported heated arguments escalating into physical altercations, even in the presence of police personnel, who struggled to bring the situation under control. The unrest was reportedly triggered by resentment over the selection of candidates, particularly allegations of "outsider" nominees being imposed on local units.
Protesters demanded the withdrawal of such candidates, raising slogans and staging a sit...