Public Anger Erupts as Abhishek Banerjee Faces Chants of 'Thief' in Sonapur
Arjun Singh: Abhishek Banerjee greeted with 'thief' chants in Sonapur
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During a visit to Sonapur in South 24 Parganas district, Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee was met with chants of 'thief' and an alleged attack involving stones and eggs. BJP MLA Arjun Singh denied any party involvement, attributing the incident to public anger against Banerjee's leadership.
- 01BJP MLA Arjun Singh claimed Abhishek Banerjee was met with 'thief-thief' chants during his visit to Sonapur.
- 02Singh denied BJP's involvement in the alleged attack on Banerjee's convoy, labeling it as an expression of public anger.
- 03TMC leader Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of threatening hospitals to prevent her nephew from receiving treatment after the incident.
- 04Banerjee alleged the attack was 'BJP-sponsored' and claimed there was an attempt on his life.
- 05West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul attributed the attack to years of police brutality under the previous TMC government.
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In a recent visit to Sonapur in South 24 Parganas district, Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), was reportedly greeted with chants of 'thief-thief' from the public, coinciding with an incident where his convoy was allegedly attacked with stones and eggs. BJP MLA Arjun Singh dismissed allegations of BJP involvement, asserting that the incident stemmed from public anger towards Banerjee, whom he accused of causing mass displacement in West Bengal. Meanwhile, TMC leader Mamata Banerjee alleged that the ruling BJP was threatening hospitals to prevent her nephew from receiving medical treatment following the attack. Banerjee himself claimed the incident was 'BJP-sponsored' and suggested it was an assassination attempt. The political tensions between the BJP and TMC continue to escalate, with each party blaming the other for the unrest.
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The incident reflects growing public discontent towards political leaders in West Bengal, particularly against the backdrop of past violence and police actions.
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