Trinamool Congress' national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, has leveled accusations against the BJP regarding the unrest in Sandeshkhali. Banerjee claimed, "BJP is setting fire to Sandeshkhali," emphasizing the party's alleged role in exacerbating the situation. He criticized the differing treatment between the Saradha scam and the recent case involving Sheikh Shahjahan, lamenting the swift action by authorities in the latter. Banerjee asserted that his party's stance on law and order remains unwavering, citing their consistent approach in similar circumstances.