Mahua Moitra alleges BJP workers behind vandalism in Murshidabad.
May 6, 2026: Mahua Moitra has alleged that a statue of Vladimir Lenin was vandalised in Jiaganj area of Murshidabad, accusing workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party of being behind the act. A video of the incident has surfaced, further fuelling the controversy.
The development has triggered a fresh political flashpoint between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP, with both sides trading accusations over violence and ideological tensions. The incident has once again brought political symbolism and identity debates to the forefront in West Bengal.
Lenin statues in the state are often seen as remnants of the Left Front era, and such incidents tend to carry wider political implications. With claims and counterclaims intensifying, the situation has added to the ongoing friction between rival parties in Bengal.