00:01West Bengal's post-pole tension just hit a breaking point.
00:05Chandranath Rath is no more.
00:07Wednesday night, Dohariya, Madhyamgram, Kolkata, West Bengal.
00:11Bike-borne attackers intercepted the car of Suvindu Adhikari's long-time personal assistant.
00:15Four shots fired.
00:17He hit the chest.
00:18Chandranath Rath wasn't just a staff member.
00:20An ex-serviceman and a shadow to Adhikari for years.
00:23From his TMC days to his jump to the BJP.
00:26The timing is clinical.
00:27Just 48 hours after a high-voltage election.
00:30The BJP claims a TMC-backed hit.
00:33The TMC points back at BJP internal strife.
00:36Adhikari is now demanding a CVI probe.
00:38Is this a local crime?
00:39Or a message sent to the top tier of Bengal's opposition.
00:42Political rivalry or a deeper conspiracy?
00:45Bengal streets are heating up again.
00:46What do you think?
00:48Let us know your thoughts and your replies in comments below.
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