Abhishek Banerjee's birthday turns into BJP-TMC showdown in Bengal: What we know
A political confrontation occurred outside the residence of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata, leading to clashes between TMC and BJP supporters. Mamata Banerjee has joined the protest and written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, alleging BJP-led violence and law-and-order failures.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intensifying political polarization and potential for civil unrest in West Bengal ahead of major festivals.
NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee joined Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in a protest in Kolkata’s Kalighat. She accused the BJP of hooliganism and alleged a breakdown of law and order in the state.She said she had written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over the incident.The protest followed an overnight confrontation outside Abhishek’s residence, where clashes reportedly broke out between TMC workers and BJP supporters around 2am. Abhishek alleged that BJP workers attacked his residence after conducting reconnaissance of the premises for two days.He later claimed that the confrontation continued until 7am, accused police personnel of failing to stop the attackers and alleged that some officers were assaulted while trying to intervene.
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