The BJP also alleged that the communal disharmony is linked with "illegal Rohingyas in West Bengal" and demanded a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the matter
Kushwaha said that votes were no less valuable than one's reputation and food and that even picking up weapons was justified if it was done for protecting the votes.
In several incidents of post-poll violence, a BJP worker was reportedly shot at while shops have been set ablaze in Cooch Behar. In Bhatpara too, violent clashes are being reported.