‘Stones, shoes thrown at my car’: Mamata faces protest at TMC worker’s home
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that her convoy was attacked by protesters throwing stones and footwear during a visit to a party worker's home. She accused the local police of failing to intervene and providing protection to the BJP.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the volatile political climate in West Bengal and the ongoing tensions between the TMC and BJP.
NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday alleged that her car was pelted with stones after protesters intercepted her convoy while she was visiting the family of deceased Trinamool Congress worker Birju Keot in North 24 Parganas.According to Mamata, protesters raised "thief" slogans and threw water bottles and footwear."Large stones were hurled at my car by anti-social elements, right in front of the police.
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