Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress general secretary and MP from Diamond Harbour, was assaulted in Sonarpur, West Bengal, while meeting families affected by post-election violence. The attack involved physical violence, including being slapped and pelted with stones and eggs, prompting Banerjee to allege it was a politically motivated act. He criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for failing to provide adequate police protection, stating, 'This was pre-planned.' Mamata Banerjee condemned the BJP's governance, declaring, 'RULERS BECAME KILLERS – shame on you, BJP.' The BJP, however, denied any involvement and called for law and order to be maintained. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge also condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for a violence-free political environment. The incident highlights the rising political tensions in West Bengal, where allegations of post-poll violence have been prevalent, leading to numerous arrests and calls for improved security for opposition leaders.