On April 14, 2021, violence broke out during a Ram Navami procession in Howrah, West Bengal. The procession was organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was attended by thousands of people. During the procession, several vehicles were torched and several people were injured.
The violence began when a group of people, believed to be associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC), attacked the procession. The attackers pelted stones and set fire to several vehicles, including a police van. The police responded by firing tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.
The incident has sparked outrage in the state, with both the BJP and TMC blaming each other for the violence. The BJP has accused the TMC of instigating the violence and has demanded an investigation into the incident. The TMC, on the other hand, has accused the BJP of trying to create communal tension in the state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has condemned the violence and has ordered an investigation into the incident. She has also urged people to maintain peace and harmony in the state.
The incident has highlighted the growing tension between the BJP and TMC in the state. The BJP has been trying to make inroads into the state and has been organizing several religious processions in recent months. The TMC, on the other hand, has accused the BJP of trying to create communal tension in the state.
The incident has also raised concerns about the security situation in the state. The West Bengal government has promised to take strict action against those responsible for the violence and has urged people to maintain peace and harmony in the state.