Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Attack On Home By "BJP Goons", Gets A 'Drama' Reply
Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee has accused BJP supporters of attacking his residence in Kolkata following a birthday celebration. Banerjee claims the incident was a premeditated attempt on his life and criticized the police and judiciary for their lack of intervention.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile political climate in West Bengal and raises concerns regarding the safety of elected officials and the efficacy of local law enforcement.
Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee has alleged an attack on his home in Kolkata following a clash between his party's workers and the BJP workers last night during his birthday celebration.A shouting match ensued between the two parties' workers around 2 am in front of Banerjee's Kalighat residence after chants labelling someone a "thief". The Diamond Harbour MP alleged that the "BJP goons" threw his supporters to the ground and beat them up with brickbats.A video shared by Banerjee also showed some people tearing down banners and posters belonging to Banerjee.After two days of continuous recce, this is how BJP hooligans attacked my house at 2 AM today. Watch the footage and see for yourself. If this is what can happen to an elected Member of Parliament, imagine the plight of the common man in WB. This is the seventh attempt on my life in the last six months.
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