Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary, was allegedly attacked during a visit to Sonarpur, West Bengal, where he was meeting families affected by post-poll violence. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the attack, claiming it was a murder attempt. The incident has sparked widespread political outrage and condemnation from various opposition leaders.

• 01Banerjee alleged that BJP supporters attacked him with bricks and stones, leading to injuries.
• 02He accused the authorities of a deliberate security lapse, claiming that police failed to respond despite being informed.
• 03TMC leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, condemned the attack, calling it a 'black day for democracy'.
• 04Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, criticized the lack of police protection for Banerjee.
• 05The BJP responded by condemning the violence but also suggested that political leaders should reflect on their actions.

The attack on Banerjee has heightened political tensions in West Bengal, raising concerns about safety and law enforcement in the state.