Bulldozer Rolls up to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Doorstep, Footpath Shed Razed
Civic officials said the structure blocked pedestrians as security stayed tight after clashes and Banerjee’s allegation of an attempted attack.
- On Thursday morning, Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials removed a temporary bamboo structure from the footpath outside Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat residence, citing obstruction to pedestrians.
- The demolition followed late-night clashes between BJP and TMC workers outside the residence during celebrations marking Banerjee's 39th birthday, prompting heightened security measures.
- On Wednesday, Banerjee alleged that unidentified people conducting reconnaissance around his home for two days later identified themselves as Kolkata Police personnel, questioning why no arrests occurred despite four days passing.
- Senior BJP leader and MLA Ritesh Tiwari accused the TMC of using police for political purposes during its 15-year rule, while CPI leader Sujan Chakraborty urged investigation over political controversy.
- West Bengal Pradesh Congress spokesperson Suman Roy Chowdhury argued that alleged law violations by Banerjee should be adjudicated through legal procedures rather than politically motivated action.
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Bulldozer rolls up to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's doorstep, footpath shed razed
Civic workers demolished a temporary bamboo shed outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence to clear the footpath. The action was defended by Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh, citing local hardships. Banerjee claimed the authorities were targeting him due to political reasons, which escalated tensions between the TMC and BJP. This operation followed allegations of police surveillance conducted outside his residence.
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