Chaos At Abhishek Banerjee's Office As Cops Remove 'Illegal' Billboard
A confrontation occurred at Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's office in Kolkata after municipal officials attempted to remove a billboard they deemed illegal. Banerjee and his supporters obstructed the removal, alleging political victimization by the BJP-led administration.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intensifying political friction and administrative disputes between the ruling TMC in West Bengal and opposition forces, reflecting broader tensions in Indian regional politics.
A fight broke out between Trinamool Congress supporters and Kolkata Police after Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials arrived at Abhishek Banerjee's Camac Street office to remove an alleged illegal billboard.Officials have alleged that the billboard was installed illegally, a claim the Diamond Harbour MP refused to accept.Banerjee was seen having a heated argument with the police and municipal officials for some time at the doorstep of the building, as high drama unfolded at his Camac Street office.The TMC MP lashed out at officials, while his supporters raised slogans against them.The billboard, bearing TMC signage, set up on an iron structure facing the road on the top floor of the building, was dismantled by the KMC personnel after police forced their way inside."There is a concerted effort to forcibly finish off the Trinamool. Why is the BJP so afraid?
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