{
  "id": 1399153,
  "title": "'BJP Planning Violence': CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka Alleges Ahead Of Bengal Visit Over Volunteer’s Father’s Death In Bankura | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/bjp-planning-violence-cjps-ashutosh-ranka-alleges-ahead-of-bengal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T02:05:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/bjp-planning-violence-cjps-ashutosh-ranka-alleges-ahead-of-bengal-visit-over-volunteers-fathers-death-in-bankura-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alliance party leader Ashutosh Ranka has accused the BJP of plotting violence during his upcoming visit to West Bengal. Ranka took to X to share that he received numerous calls from supporters, activists, and government insiders who warned of potential violence during his visit. He challenged the BJP, urging them to carry out their threat and let the world witness it. Ranka also mentioned that while the youth are fighting for education and improved schools, the BJP is resorting to violence.\n\nCJP's volunteer Abdul Hafiz, who was recently involved in a school inspection campaign in Bankura district, lost his father after he and Abdul were attacked by what appears to be BJP goons. Abdul's father was seriously injured while trying to intervene. He tragically passed away the following morning. Ashutosh Ranka vowed that his team will only seek justice for Abdul and his family, and will not be intimidated by threats or violence. The CJP has initiated a nationwide campaign called \"School Thik Karo\" to focus on improving government schools.",
  "summary": "Kolkata: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka has alleged that the BJP was planning violence during his visit to West Bengal on Monday. Ranka posted a message on X, saying, \"Lahoo ka ek ek katra is desh mein inqalab ka sailab lekar aayega\" (Every drop of blood will bring a flood of revolution to this country). Ever since this announcement, I have received 15+ calls from…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}