BJP Mocks TMC's Abhishek Banerjee After Egg Attack in Sonarpur
'Script, Acting So Bad...': BJP's 'Eggciting' Jibe After Abhishek Banerjee Attacked In Sonarpur
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BJP leaders criticized TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee after he was attacked with eggs and stones during a visit in Sonarpur, West Bengal. The BJP dismissed the incident as a political stunt, while TMC leaders condemned the attack and accused the BJP of orchestrating it.
- 01Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with eggs and stones in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, during a visit to meet victims of post-election violence.
- 02The BJP responded to the attack by mocking Banerjee's situation on social media, calling it a 'stale drama'.
- 03BJP leaders claimed the incident reflects internal strife within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and public dissatisfaction with the party.
- 04Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack, including those linked to former TMC MLA Lovely Maitra.
- 05West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul described the incident as a manifestation of genuine public anger against the TMC.
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During a visit to Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee faced an aggressive crowd that pelted him with eggs and stones, leading to accusations of political violence. Banerjee claimed that the BJP orchestrated the attack, which was condemned by leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav. In response, the West Bengal BJP mocked the incident on social media, stating that it resembled a poorly scripted movie and emphasized that while the attack was condemnable, it stemmed from internal divisions within the TMC and public anger towards the party. Five individuals have been arrested, including those linked to a former TMC MLA. BJP leaders, including Agnimitra Paul, stated that the incident reflects genuine public discontent with the TMC's governance over the past 15 years.
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The incident highlights growing public discontent towards the TMC in West Bengal, potentially affecting future political dynamics.
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