Assam Chief Minister tweets on giving shelter to West Bengal people

Violence took place in West Bengal due to Panchayat election in the state. Due to the ongoing violence people had to rush out from the state to save their lives.

Assam opened door for those refugees and gave shelter to almost 133 people from the violence hit state.

On Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through a tweet informed, “133 individuals who feared for their lives due to violence in the panchayat election in West Bengal sought refuge in Dhubri District of Assam. We have provided them with shelter in a relief camp, as well as food and medical assistance.”

Thanking Sarma, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said, “I would like to thank the Hon’ble CM of Assam; Shri@himantabiswaJi, for providing relief to the tormented Opposition Party Karyakartas of WB, especially those from BJP, who time and again are subjected to poll related violence and being in close proximity to the State of Assam, they find it safe to cross over with their families for their safety.

On the other hand, Trinamool Congress (TMC) calling it a ‘sick joke’.


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