BJP leader alleges Abhishek Banerjee’s link to soil pilferage racket; files police complaint
A BJP leader in West Bengal has filed a police complaint against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, alleging his involvement in an illegal soil extraction racket. This follows a previous complaint regarding the alleged misappropriation of cyclone relief funds.
Why it matters
The ongoing legal and political friction between the BJP and TMC in West Bengal reflects the intense partisan rivalry in Indian state politics.
A BJP leader in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal has lodged a complaint against Trinamool Congress (TMC/AITC) MP Abhishek Banerjee, alleging his involvement in an illegal soil extraction and pilferage racket, police said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026).
The report presents the allegations as claims made by a political opponent and includes the police's neutral response.
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