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Fire Injures West Bengal MLA Bayron Biswas at Murshidabad Home
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Core Event
On Saturday, October 3, a blaze erupted around 11 a.m. at the residence of Sagardighi MLA Bayron Biswas in Dhuliyan, Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Police and fire-brigade crews rescued Biswas, who suffered burn injuries to his arms and legs. He was initially taken to a private nursing home owned by his family and later referred to Murshidabad Medical College Hospital for further care. The cause of the fire has not been determined; investigators are examining all aspects, including the fact that the ground floor houses a family-run beedi factory.
Background & Context
Biswas entered the West Bengal Legislative Assembly by winning the 2023 Sagardighi by-poll on a Congress ticket, becoming the lone Congress legislator in the state at that time. He switched to the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) later in 2023 and retained the seat in the 2026 assembly election, securing 90,781 votes and defeating BJP candidate Tapas Kumar Chakraborty by a margin of 34,260 votes. Following the AITC split, he joined the rebel Democratic Trinamool Congress (DTC) led by Ritabrata Banerjee.
Official Statements & Responses
“I have heard about it and will get details of the matter. I wish him a speedy recovery,” — Suvendu Adhikari, chief minister
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury expressed concern, stating, “I am very concerned. I will go to the hospital. I will pray to God for his speedy recovery.” “I am very concerned. I will go to the hospital. I will pray to God for his speedy recovery,” — Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, veteran Congress leader
Ritabrata Banerjee, leader of the DTC, said he was disturbed by the incident.
Data & Statistics
- Time of fire: approximately 11 a.m. on October 3.
- Injuries: burn injuries to lower body, arms and legs; condition reported as stable.
- Electoral record: 2023 by-poll win on Congress ticket; 2026 re-election with 90,781 votes, margin of 34,260 over BJP rival.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police yet to confirm the fire’s origin.