Siliguri, April 8 -- The Siliguri Assembly constituency in West Bengal is virtually simmering under the heat of political attacks and counter-attacks, emerging as a flashpoint in North Bengal's electoral landscape.
One of the most significant constituencies in the region, Siliguri is increasingly turning into a theatre of intense political confrontation between the Trinamul Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with tensions escalating almost daily.
The latest round of controversy began over allegations that plainclothes police personnel were involved in tearing down TMC posters. The situation took a dramatic turn when BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh confronted the police team that had gone to investigate the allegations. The c...