"Antisocials and hooligans should not be allowed to enter Jhargram," he said addressing TMC at Chandri near here, a CPI-M citadel during the Leftist rule.
The meeting was called to protest against alleged violence by CPI-M at Chandri.
Referring to the development efforts of the state government, he said a total 40,000 policemen and one lakh primary teachers would be appointed.
Roy alleged that local CPI-M leader Prasanta Das, who was arrested by the police for forcing TMC supporters to join a CPI-M procession at Chondri on November 22, was among those responsible for the Netai massacre.
The police had seized Maoist literature, posters and a country-made illegal guns from the residence of Das, who is now in police remand.
Local DYFI leader Sudarshan Mahto and Jharkhand Party(N) leader Arjun Hansda joined TMC along with a number of their followers at the meeting.
You’ve hit your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Access to Exclusive Premium Stories Online
Over 30 behind the paywall stories daily, handpicked by our editors for subscribers
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app