BJP walks out in West Bengal

The BJP staged a walkout in the West Bengal Assembly, protesting the Speaker's decision to allow TMC's Suman Kanjilal, who previously represented the BJP, to participate in discussions on flood mitigation. This incident reflects ongoing tensions between the BJP and TMC, highlighted by the BJP's previous protests against high power tariffs and their boycott of the Assembly over comments made by KMC Mayor Firhad Hakim, which they deemed offensive to various religious communities. Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the opposition's walkout during Prime Minister Modi's speech, emphasizing the need for decorum and national interest in parliamentary proceedings. The BJP's protests against rising electricity tariffs are set to continue, with potential further legal actions planned. The party's leaders accuse the ruling TMC of corruption and mismanagement of public resources. These events underscore the fractious political climate in West Bengal, with both parties engaging in escalating rhetoric and protests.