7th attempt on my life in 6 months: Abhishek Banerjee claims BJP attack on home

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee alleges that BJP supporters attacked his residence in Kolkata, marking the seventh such incident in six months. The event has sparked a political confrontation, with Mamata Banerjee condemning the violence and criticizing the police and judiciary.
Why it matters
The incident highlights escalating political tensions and concerns over law and order in West Bengal, reflecting broader partisan conflicts in India.
Mamata All India Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said that BJP supporters attacked his Kalighat Road residence in the early hours of the day, alleging that the incident was the seventh attempt on his life in the last six months. The allegation came amid reports of a late-night clash between BJP and TMC supporters outside his residence, following which police intervened to bring the situation under control.Banerjee alleged that BJP supporters pelted stones at his house around 2 am after conducting continuous reconnaissance of the premises for two days. He also accused the judiciary of failing to intervene despite repeated attempts on his life. "After two days of continuous recce, this is how BJP hooligans attacked my house at 2 AM today.
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