Over 50 BJP Workers Resign in Nandigram, Accuse Local Leadership of Corruption and Mismanagement

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, December 31, 2024, Nandigram :  500 workers quit BJP in NandigramIn a significant political development, over 50 workers and leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Nandigram resigned on Sunday, citing issues of mismanagement, corruption, and alleged misconduct by local leaders. The resignation, which took place in a press conference, marks a setback for the BJP in the region. Among the prominent figures to leave the party were Debashis Das, the BJP's Nandigram-1 Panchayat Samiti Education Officer, and Ashok Karan, a district committee member of the party.

The group of former BJP members expressed strong discontent with the behavior of the party's local leadership, accusing them of arrogance and corruption. They highlighted the growing divide between the party's leaders and workers, which they believe has significantly affected the functioning of local governance. The workers also raised concerns about widespread corruption within BJP-run gram panchayats, claiming that despite multiple complaints, no action was taken to address their grievances.

This mass resignation is seen as part of a broader trend, with many former BJP supporters now returning to the Trinamool Congress. Both Debashis Das and Ashok Karan were former Trinamool leaders who had joined the BJP in 2020, following the political shift caused by differences with TMC's Suvendu Adhikari. However, they have since been vocal in their criticism of the BJP, particularly alleging corruption and demanding accountability within the party ranks.

The resignation event on Sunday further underscored the deepening rift within the BJP's local units in Nandigram, as the exit of key figures could potentially affect the party’s future prospects in the area. The situation is now being closely watched as Nandigram remains a politically sensitive constituency.