Krishnendu Mukherjee, the popular MLA of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Asansol North assembly constituency, has set a unique and glowing example of humanity. By putting aside his political engagements and multiple pre-scheduled urgent programs in a moment, the way he rushed to save the life of a dying, injured buffalo lying on the street has become a talking point across the state today. This humanitarian initiative and sensitivity of his has won the hearts of people from all walks of life, transcending not only local residents but also political boundaries.
The incident took place near the Jubli More area under Kanyapur out-post in Asansol, one of the most important and busy industrial cities of West Bengal. This region is known as a very sensitive and busiest part of the Delhi-Kolkata National Highway (NH 19), where heavy vehicles and high-speed cars ply throughout the day. According to eyewitness accounts, that morning a speeding unidentified vehicle hit a buffalo hard and fled. As a result, the buffalo was seriously injured and started thrashing about on the busy national highway heading towards Delhi. The impact was so severe and deep that it was impossible for the helpless animal to stand on its own feet, let alone make the slightest movement in pain. Meanwhile, with a large animal thrashing in pain on such a busy and fast-paced national highway, the threat of another major accident loomed at any moment, slowing down traffic and creating panic among general pedestrians.
It is learned that at that very moment, MLA Krishnendu Mukherjee was heading towards a specific destination with his convoy to attend a very important and pre-scheduled political program. When his convoy was passing right by the incident, his sharp gaze fell on the injured, mute creature writhing in pain. Out of immense love and sympathy for animals and social responsibility as a public representative, he did not hesitate even for a moment. Although the car moved forward a little, his heart did not agree. He immediately instructed his driver to turn the convoy around and return to the spot quickly.
Upon reaching the spot, the MLA got out of the car and went straight to the injured buffalo. He affectionately inquired about the physical condition of the animal and took immediate administrative action for its proper treatment. Without wasting a single moment, he quickly informed the National Highways Authority (NHAI) and the local Kanyapur outpost police administration over the phone. Prompted by the MLA's direct call, the police administration also sprang into action. Within moments, traffic police and representatives of the local administration rushed to the spot. Through their combined efforts, the injured animal was quickly removed from the dangerous pitch road of the national highway to a safe place, and local veterinarians were informed to start its emergency treatment.
Facing the media after the entire incident, MLA Krishnendu Mukherjee said in a very humble tone, "I was on my way to attend a pre-scheduled party program. On the way, my eyes caught sight of a helpless creature lying severely injured and writhing in pain on the road. Although we went ahead a bit with the car, my heart did not agree, my conscience stopped me. So I immediately turned the car around and came back here. The condition of the animal was very critical. Without wasting time, I immediately informed the National Highway Authority and the police administration. The police responded immediately and reached the spot. Now our main goal is to take this mute creature to a safe shelter quickly and arrange for its proper treatment so that it can recover soon."
Adding with a deeper realization, the MLA further said, "After being born as a human in this world, we should practice human religion first of all; political or all other busy schedules and daily chores come much later. Standing selflessly by the side of endangered, voiceless, and helpless creatures is the greatest deed of a true human being."
Elected representatives are often seen staying away from common people's problems amidst various political engagements and crowds of public meetings, but standing in stark contrast to that, MLA Krishnendu Mukherjee's sensitive behavior has proved that it is still possible to keep humanity, empathy, and moral values alive above politics or busy schedules. This incident is currently on the lips of ordinary people across the Asansol industrial belt. Not only political supporters, but even opponents are praising this noble and humanitarian work of the MLA. This incident is not just the saving of an animal's life, but has delivered a new message of humanity to every layer of society. This incident in Asansol has proved once again that if one has a compassionate heart, one can step forward to serve the common people first, despite holding a position.
