Mamata’s SUV attacked, BJP says no role
Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee's vehicle was attacked with mud and stones while she was visiting the family of a deceased party worker in Halisahar. Banerjee blamed the BJP for the incident, while BJP leaders denied involvement and criticized the security arrangements.
Why it matters
The event underscores the volatile political climate in West Bengal and the ongoing friction between the TMC and BJP.
KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee came under attack in Halisahar, North 24 Parganas, on Sunday afternoon while she was visiting the family of a TMC worker who died in police custody late on Friday.Her white SUV was smeared with mud, while bricks, stones and slippers were hurled at it.Water and mud were also allegedly thrown at the former CM.“I could have died,” Mamata said, prompting sharp reactions from Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya and state minister Agnimitra Paul, who said such incidents were “not Bengal’s culture” and promised strict action against those responsible.CM Suvendu Adhikari ruled out any BJP angle behind the attack and praised cops for “supporting her properly”.He also took a dig at Mamata for “playing politics on a holiday, accompanied by a lawyer” and asked if she was entitled to the “extensive security arrangements” that were in place.Mamata had gone to Pramodnagar to meet Birju Keot’s…
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