The Indian Union home ministry on Thursday formed a four-member team to inquire into reports of post-poll violence in West Bengal, PTI reported, quoting officials. ‘Communal’ narrativeMeanwhile, the BJP leaders, supporters and its ‘IT Cell’ took to social media to highlight the violence against its supporters. He claimed rapes were happening in West Bengal and people in thousands were fleeing to save their lives. CID West Bengal later claimed the video fake and strictly warned against the spread of fake news. ‘Diversionary tactics’Journalists and political analysts in India see BJP’s intense social media campaign surrounding West Bengal as a bigger calculated strategy.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 07, 2021 14:44 UTC