Kolkata, West Bengal: BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari launched a new attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday, saying the West Bengal Police's image and credibility had been damaged after the party achieved power. He said there was all that could be done to restore the image and confidence of the police.
Adhikari said that the glory of the police was tainted during the previous TMC regime. We will make every effort to restore it. It was a very recent incident," he said of the growing political struggle between BJP and TMC over governance, law and order and state institutions.
VIDEO | Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata says, The glory of police was tainted during previous TMC regime. We will make every effort to restore it." pic.twitter.com/RHM5ZYYu62
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BJP leader Adhikari said the police force is the backbone of peace, rule of law and rights of people. It is only through the professionalism and impartiality of law enforcement agencies that public trust in democratic institutions will be cultivated, he said.
Adhikari said that the police force's reputation had deteriorated under the TMC government and that reforms would be made to restore it to its credibility. He did not specify any specific policy measures during his speech but stressed the importance of the police being able to work independently and according to the law.
The comments are the latest in a series of political exchanges between the BJP and the TMC over policing and governance in West Bengal. The BJP has frequently accused the state government of allowing political influence over administrative institutions, including the police. The TMC has consistently rejected these allegations, maintaining that the state's law enforcement agencies function within the framework of the Constitution and the law.
Law and order has been a topic of discussion in West Bengal, and the ruling party and opposition have not been in agreement in terms of the level of governance in the state. The BJP has frequently called for more accountability and reforms in the institutions, while the TMC said it is committed to public safety and administrative efficiency.
Political analysts point out that statements of the police become the subject of political debate in West Bengal at times of major elections or in times of high political activity. Public confidence in law enforcement, institutional independence and governance are still important concerns for all parties.
In his speech, Adhikari said a professional and impartial police force is foundational to democratic governance. The image of the police would be rebuilt with transparency, fairness and the rule of law, he said.
The remarks also mirror the BJP’s broader political campaign in West Bengal, where it has sought to position itself as an alternative to the ruling TMC by focusing on governance, corruption and administrative reforms. The TMC, on the other hand, has defended its record and accused the opposition of making politically motivated allegations.
Politics of policing, governance and public administration will remain central issues in the state’s political landscape. Statements from both sides will be instrumental in the discussion over institutional accountability and the policing system in West Bengal.
