Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of Threatening Hospitals to Block Treatment for Abhishek Banerjee
Mamata alleges BJP threatening hospitals to deny treatment to Abhishek
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Mamata Banerjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, has accused the ruling BJP of pressuring hospitals to deny treatment to TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who was injured in an alleged attack. She claims hospital staff received threats from police regarding his admission.
- 01Mamata Banerjee alleges that the BJP is threatening hospitals to prevent the treatment of Abhishek Banerjee.
- 02Abhishek Banerjee was reportedly attacked with bricks and stones during a visit to Sonarpur, leading to injuries.
- 03Banerjee plans to take legal action, claiming the attack was 'BJP-sponsored' and an attempt on his life.
- 04He described the incident as a deliberate security lapse, criticizing the police for their inaction.
- 05Banerjee sustained an eye injury and expressed determination to seek justice through the courts.
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Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal and chairperson of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of exerting pressure on hospitals to deny treatment to TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who was injured in an alleged attack in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas district. After visiting Banerjee in the hospital, Mamata claimed that hospital administrators received 'threat calls' from police, indicating that the BJP is trying to control who receives medical care. Abhishek Banerjee, who was attacked with bricks and stones, described the incident as a 'BJP-sponsored' attempt on his life, asserting that he would pursue legal action. He criticized the police for failing to respond adequately to the violence and stated that he has evidence of the attack. Despite sustaining injuries, including a hit to his eye, he expressed his determination to continue fighting against the BJP's alleged oppression.
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The alleged threats against hospitals and the attack on Abhishek Banerjee highlight ongoing political tensions in West Bengal, potentially affecting public trust in healthcare and safety.
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