BJP worker found hanging in Nandigram, party accuses TMC

A BJP worker was found hanging at his home in Nandigram in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district on Thursday, triggering tension in the area during polling. BJP worker Uday Shankar was found hanging at his home in Bathuabad village.

BJP alleged that Shankar was under tremendous stress as he was receiving threats from the TMC after he attended a roadshow of superstar Mithun Chakraborty who campaigned in the area in support of BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari on March 30. An investigation has been launched.