Mamata camp's TMC MLA claims car attacked twice in two days
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh has alleged that his car was attacked twice in two days in West Bengal, claiming the incidents were politically motivated. Local BJP leaders have denied involvement, characterizing the allegations as a publicity stunt.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political volatility and accusations of 'jungle raj' in West Bengal, reflecting deep-seated tensions between the TMC and BJP.
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh, aligned with the Mamata Banerjee camp, on Sunday (September 27, 2026) alleged that his car was attacked while he was on his way to a programme in his Beliaghata constituency in east Kolkata.
Mr. Ghosh claimed motorcycle-borne attackers smashed his car's windshield with hammers while one of them trained a gun at his security personnel in the Narkeldanga area.
Stones and eggs were allegedly hurled at Mr. Ghosh's car in Hooghly district on Saturday when he was going to attend a meeting of Ms. Banerjee.
"Yesterday there was an attack on me at Uttarpara. Today, they wanted to kill me," Mr. Ghosh told reporters, showing broken glass shards of the windshield to reporters.
Mr. Ghosh said he has lodged a complaint at a police station.
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