Overview
- Saha called the July 27 assault a “dark chapter” and said anyone who broke the law would face punishment.
- He returned to the same site for the August 31 broadcast to signal that the party would not be cowed by violence.
- Several BJP workers were injured in the July incident at Asharambari, and at least two arrests have been reported.
- The chief minister highlighted allocations for the tribal council: Rs 170 crore for 2024–25 and Rs 860 crore sanctioned for 2025–26.
- Reports identified alleged Tipra Motha supporters in the attack even as the TMP remains a BJP ally with two ministers in Saha’s cabinet; he also rebuked CPI(M) and condemned abusive remarks by Congress and RJD leaders.