TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Attacked During Visit to Violence-Affected Families in Sonarpur
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee assaulted during visit to post-poll violence victims' kin
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Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress national general secretary, was assaulted by a hostile crowd in Sonarpur, West Bengal, while visiting families affected by post-poll violence. The incident involved stones and shoes being thrown at him, prompting safety concerns and police intervention.
- 01Banerjee was targeted with stones, shoes, and eggs by a local mob during his visit.
- 02He claimed the attack was pre-planned and demanded police protection for victims' families.
- 03Protesters expressed anger over his visit, questioning his motives and previous inaction on local issues.
- 04BJP officials suggested the incident reflects long-standing resentment against TMC's political tactics.
- 05The situation escalated until Central paramilitary forces arrived to restore order and escort Banerjee away.
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Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Member of Parliament, was physically assaulted during a visit to Sonarpur, West Bengal, on Saturday. He was met with hostility from a crowd of locals who threw stones, shoes, and eggs at him while chanting slogans. Banerjee, visibly shaken and with a torn shirt, claimed the attack was premeditated and demanded police protection for the families of victims of post-poll violence. Protesters questioned his presence, likening him to a 'thief visiting another thief' and criticized his past inaction on serious local crimes. In response, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Samik Bhattacharya attributed the incident to years of resentment towards TMC's alleged intimidation tactics. The situation was eventually controlled when Central paramilitary forces and local police arrived to disperse the crowd and ensure Banerjee's safety.
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The incident highlights the growing tensions and dissatisfaction among local residents towards TMC leadership in West Bengal.
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