Kunal Ghosh attacked in Bengal; Mamata alleges attempts to disrupt her party’s public meetings
Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh was attacked by a mob while traveling to a public meeting in West Bengal. Party leader Mamata Banerjee condemned the violence and alleged that the ruling party is suppressing opposition rallies.
Why it matters
The incident underscores rising political tensions and concerns regarding democratic processes and safety in West Bengal state politics.
Beleghata MLA and Mamata All India Trinamool Congress (Mamata TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh was on Saturday (September 26, 2026) attacked when he was visiting Serampore in West Bengal’s Hooghly to participate in a public meeting addressed by former Chief Minister Mamat
Mr. Ghosh’s vehicle was blocked by a mob at Sakherbazar in Uttarpara, eggs and stones were thrown, and it was attacked with sticks. Slogans were raised against Mr. Ghosh.
He had suffered injuries in the attack and he could not participate in the public meeting called by his party chairperson, Mr. Ghosh said, adding that the attack had forced him to return to Kolkata. Mr. Ghosh visited Bhabani Bhawan, the West Bengal Police Headquarters here, where he tried to meet senior police officers over the attack.
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