Mamata Banerjee Denounces Violence Against TMC MPs Abhishek and Kalyan Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee condemns 'absurd' attack on Abhishek, Kalyan Banerjee

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Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee condemned the violent attacks on party MPs Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee, describing the incidents as absurd and authoritarian. She accused the BJP of orchestrating the violence and emphasized that such actions will only strengthen the TMC.
- 01Mamata Banerjee criticized the police for failing to protect TMC MPs during violent incidents.
- 02Abhishek Banerjee sustained an eye injury from an alleged attack involving bricks and stones, which he claims was sponsored by the BJP.
- 03Kalyan Banerjee reported being assaulted by BJP workers while attempting to submit a complaint regarding post-poll violence.
- 04Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack on Abhishek Banerjee.
- 05Mamata Banerjee stated that the TMC will emerge stronger despite these violent attempts to intimidate its leaders.
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Trinamool Congress (TMC) Chief Mamata Banerjee expressed outrage over the violent attacks on party MPs Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee, labeling the incidents as 'absurd and authoritarian.' In a video statement, she condemned the police's inadequate response during the attacks, which occurred over the weekend in South 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts of West Bengal. Abhishek Banerjee alleged he was assaulted with bricks and stones while visiting families affected by post-poll violence, sustaining an eye injury. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the attack and claimed police failed to ensure his safety. Kalyan Banerjee also reported an assault by BJP workers while he was en route to submit a complaint about violence. Mamata emphasized that such acts of intimidation would only strengthen the TMC, stating that the party would not be weakened by these attempts. Following the incidents, five individuals were arrested and presented in court. Mamata Banerjee met with Kalyan Banerjee to discuss the situation further.
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The violent attacks against TMC MPs could escalate political tensions in West Bengal, affecting party dynamics and public safety.
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