Three persons were reported killed while several others were injured in a stampede in an event attended by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday evening, reports said.
State General Secretary and Spokesperson of All India Trinamool Congress, Kunal Ghosh took to Twitter to blame Suvendu Adhikari for the tragedy.
The event was held to distribute blankets to people at West Burdwan district.
The stampede reportedly took place after Suvendu Adhikari addressed the gathering and left the venue.
Later in the evening, Suvendu Adhikari tweeted a statement about the tragedy.
The injured have been rushed to Asansol district hospital and are currently undergoing treatment.
According to initial reports, the BJP has not taken permission for holding the event.