Kolkata, April 14 -- In a surprising turn of events ahead of the polls, Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Saokat Molla's visit to the residence of BJP nominee Jayanta Gayen in Bhangar on Tuesday morning has sparked a political controversy, with Opposition parties alleging a "tacit understanding" between the two rivals.
According to local sources, Molla arrived at Gayen's house early in the day and held a closed-door discussion with him for a considerable period.
The visit drew further attention when Gayen's mother was seen blessing the TMC candidate, a moment that was captured on camera and quickly went viral on social media.
The development comes at a time when the political atmosphere in West Bengal remains sharply polarised, with the...