West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Tuesday, warned of strict action if the culprits involved in the alleged attack on a BJP delegation in Jalpaiguri are not arrested within 24 hours.

Speaking to reporters, Bose termed the attack on the elected representatives of the BJP as “dastardly, shocking and benumbing.”

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“This was something which never should have happened in a democracy…,” the Governor said, adding, “This cannot be allowed to continue in an enlightened state like Bengal.”

Accusing the West Bengal Police of “not doing their duty”, the Bengal Governor said it was shocking that the attack happened in front of the police personnel.

“Police are supposed to uphold the Constitution of India and the rule of law. But they are conniving and not doing their duty,” he stated.

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