South 24 Paraganas (West Bengal) [India], October 24 (ANI): Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday condemned the vandalisation of Goddess Kali's statue in South 24 Paraganas, West Bengal.

Speaking to mediapersons, Adhikari said that the incident was an insult to Maa Kali and described the culprits as sinners and infiltrators.

'The accident that happened in Kakdwip is an insult to Maa Kali... Those who did this are sinners and infiltrators...' said Adhikari.

While condemning the incident, the BJP MLA and Leader of the Opposition alleged that the TMC and the police were colluding with Bangladeshi infiltrators and urged Hindus in Bengal to unite.

'Here, the police and TMC are conspiring with Bangladeshi infiltrators; therefore, I am calling on the Hindu community in Bengal to unite...' added Adhikari.

Earlier, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari had strongly condemned the alleged attack on Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, accusing Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers of orchestrating the assault.

In a post on X, Adhikari wrote, 'I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on my colleague and MP from Darjeeling, Shri Raju Bista Ji, in Masdhura near Sukhia Pokhari. This attack follows the deadly and life-threatening attack on MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Dr Shankar Ghosh.'

He alleged that the assault was carried out by 'TMC goons' with the intent to inflict serious harm. He also highlighted Bista's ongoing relief work following recent floods in North Bengal and said that the ruling party was threatened by his growing popularity among the people.'

'This heinous act by TMC goons, targeting his convoy with the intention of grievously hurting him, reeks of desperation and fear. Shri Raju Bista's relentless relief work and dedication to the people after the devastating floods have clearly rattled the TMC, who resort to such vile tactics to silence him. But let me make it clear, these cowardly attacks will only strengthen our resolve,' Adhikari Wrote. (ANI)