Congress Blames BJP for Security Lapse in Abhishek Banerjee Attack
Attack on Abhishek Banerjee: Congress blames BJP for security lapse
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Congress leader Udit Raj condemned the attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee, attributing it to inadequate security measures. Banerjee, who sustained injuries during the incident in Sonarpur, alleged the attack was 'BJP-sponsored.' The BJP denied involvement, claiming it was a result of public anger towards the TMC.
- 01Udit Raj criticized the BJP for treating security as their exclusive domain, leading to the attack on Banerjee.
- 02Banerjee was attacked with bricks and stones while visiting families affected by post-poll violence.
- 03BJP MP Soumitra Khan stated that the attack reflects public anger towards the TMC's actions.
- 04Banerjee plans to take legal action regarding the attack, alleging it was an assassination attempt.
- 05TMC leaders accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack and pressuring hospitals to deny Banerjee treatment.
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The attack on Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has drawn sharp criticism from Congress leader Udit Raj, who blamed the BJP for inadequate security measures. Banerjee was assaulted in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, while visiting families affected by post-poll violence, sustaining injuries to his eye from bricks and stones. He described the incident as a 'BJP-sponsored' attack and expressed intentions to seek legal recourse. BJP MP Soumitra Khan denied any party involvement, attributing the attack to public anger over TMC's alleged misdeeds. TMC leaders, including Mahua Moitra, accused BJP workers of being involved in the violence, while former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that hospitals were pressured not to treat Banerjee post-attack. The incident highlights escalating tensions in West Bengal's political landscape, with accusations exchanged between the TMC and BJP regarding security and public safety.
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The attack on Banerjee raises concerns about political violence and security in West Bengal, potentially impacting public safety and political discourse.
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