Swapna Barman, the Asian Games gold medalist who contested the Raiganj Assembly seat on a Trinamool Congress (TMC) ticket, reported an arson attempt on her home in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. According to police, Barman lodged a complaint after miscreants allegedly attempted to set her house ablaze, resulting in damage to some documents. She lost the recent election to BJP candidate Dinesh Sarkar by a significant margin of 21,477 votes. TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claimed that the attack was orchestrated by BJP supporters, accusing them of targeting Barman due to her political affiliation. Banerjee condemned the violence, emphasizing that Barman, who has brought pride to India through her athletic achievements, should not face intimidation for her political choices. Barman has also reported receiving death threats, including threats of sexual violence, which she stated have made her regret her decision to enter politics. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of political figures in West Bengal, particularly those aligned with the TMC.