Congress Leader Kharge Criticizes BJP Following Attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee
Attack on Abhishek Banerjee: Kharge slams BJP's 'politics of vendetta'
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attack on Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur, West Bengal. Kharge criticized the BJP for inadequate police protection, while other leaders like Akhilesh Yadav alleged a conspiracy behind the incident, blaming BJP supporters for the attack.
- 01Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attack on Abhishek Banerjee, stating that political differences cannot justify violence.
- 02Banerjee was attacked while visiting families affected by post-poll violence in Sonarpur, West Bengal.
- 03Kharge criticized both the West Bengal and Union Governments for failing to provide adequate security for opposition leaders.
- 04Akhilesh Yadav alleged a conspiracy behind the lack of police arrangements during the attack.
- 05The Trinamool Congress accused BJP supporters of orchestrating the attack on Banerjee.
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attack on Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, which occurred during his visit to Sonarpur, West Bengal, to meet families affected by post-poll violence. Kharge stated that such violence is unjustifiable and criticized the BJP for the lack of adequate police protection for opposition leaders. He emphasized that this incident reflects the BJP's 'politics of vendetta.' Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also condemned the attack, alleging a conspiracy due to the absence of police arrangements, which he described as indicative of the BJP's violent politics. The Trinamool Congress claimed that Banerjee was attacked by BJP supporters while he was visiting the family of a murder victim, asserting that there was an intent to kill him. The incident has sparked outrage among opposition leaders, calling for increased security measures for political figures.
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The attack on Abhishek Banerjee raises concerns about the safety of opposition leaders in West Bengal.
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