Kolkata: After meeting with the family of Bitan Adhikari, who was killed in Pahalgam attack, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari urged people of Bengal to choose proper ‘demography’ for their vacation to avoid such attacks.
“We have taken the responsibility of providing all support to the bereaved family. I am sure that the central government and the state government will provide financial assistance to the bereaved families. Bitan was the only bread earner and his wife is a homemaker,” said Adhikari.
The Leader of Opposition also said that they will take active initiative to get the death certificate of the deceased.
“I would urge the people of Bengal to choose proper demography before planning for a vacation. There are several other places to visit. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give a befitting reply to the perpetrators and conspirators,” further added Adhikari.
Asked about violence in Murshidabad where Hindus are being targeted to which Adhikari stated, “Pahalgam and Murshidabad have become similar.”
Meanwhile, taking to X, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh wrote, “Request to Central Govt and State Govt. Don't give total compensation amount to Mrs Adhikari alone. Kindly devide it, and give an amount to Mr Bitan Adhikary's parents also. They are totally helpless and there are some factors within their family. After Bitan's death, the parents became more helpless. If Govt give compensation to the family, the situation of the parents should be considered separately. In their absence, the amount also will automatically shifted over to Mrs Adhikari or Master Adhikari. But at this moment, a financial protection must be given to Parents also. I am confidant, State Govt will consider this point seriously. The Central Govt should think alike also.”
Referring to Ghosh’s comment, Adhikari said that the parents will not be excluded from compensation.
