Overview
- The footage, shared on November 1, shows the Alipurduar MP pointing at Madarihat BDO Amit Kumar Chourasia and banging a table while alleging political bias in aid distribution.
- Manoj Tigga says opposition supporters and tea garden workers were denied relief as Trinamool Congress workers received materials such as tarpaulins.
- The BDO says the MP arrived without notice with about 100 people, recorded the exchange, did not allow a response, and left, adding that he will continue his duties.
- Trinamool leaders condemned the conduct, with North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha calling it seemingly pre-planned, while BJP’s Sukanta Majumdar criticized the official’s demeanor.
- The Indian Express reports the confrontation occurred on October 29 after recent North Bengal floods displaced residents, and the Free Press Journal notes it could not verify the video.