Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Political Violence After Sonarpur Attack
‘I defended my country, now I am a target’: Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP after Sonarpur attack
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Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee condemned an alleged attack on him in Sonarpur, West Bengal, branding it as state-sponsored terrorism by the BJP. He emphasized his commitment to defending democracy and criticized the BJP's tactics against political dissent, receiving support from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
- 01Abhishek Banerjee described himself as a victim of 'political violence and state-sponsored terrorism' after being attacked during a visit to Sonarpur.
- 02Banerjee thanked Rahul Gandhi for his support, highlighting the need to protect India's democratic institutions.
- 03The alleged attack involved locals throwing stones and chanting slogans against Banerjee, who was there to meet families affected by post-poll violence.
- 04Gandhi condemned the attack as a manifestation of the BJP's politics of vendetta, calling for immediate action to ensure the safety of public representatives.
- 05Banerjee vowed to continue his political fight, stating that he would only bow to the will of the people, not to those in power.
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Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), faced an alleged attack during his visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. Following the incident, he condemned the BJP, accusing it of orchestrating political violence and state-sponsored terrorism against its opponents. Banerjee expressed gratitude to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his support and emphasized the importance of defending democratic values and institutions. He recounted his previous role in representing India abroad, contrasting it with his current victimization. The attack reportedly involved locals throwing stones and chanting derogatory slogans, which Banerjee claimed was pre-planned and indicative of a broader pattern of intimidation against dissenters. Gandhi labeled the assault as a 'disgusting manifestation' of the BJP's vendetta politics, urging both central and state governments to ensure the safety of all political representatives. Banerjee remains resolute in his commitment to uphold democracy, declaring that he would only bow to the people's will and not to those in power.
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The incident highlights the ongoing political violence in West Bengal, raising concerns about the safety of public representatives.
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