KOLKATA: Violence erupted in Anandapur late Saturday after rival BJP factions clashed over a community feast, leaving four injured. 30 pm near Anandapur grounds, where one faction hosted a feast of mutton, katla fish and giant freshwater prawns for over 1,000 people.

Coupons identified the BJP’s Kasba Assembly unit as organiser. According to long-time local BJP leaders, the banquet was arranged by individuals who defected to the BJP from the Trinamool following May 4.

“How is all this possible? We have worked for years and endured assaults from TMC, yet we couldn’t even arrange a simple fish-and-rice meal.

So where are they getting the money for mutton? They took money from jewelry shops,” asked Bishoyi.

The rival faction, aligned with South Kolkata district committee member Saraswati Sarkar, denied the allegations. Clashes later broke out outside Anandapur Police Station.

Minister Dilip Ghosh said, “I don’t know whose feast this was.” Police have begun a probe.