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TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee Attacked by Mob at Bengal’s Sonarpur
Eggs and shoes were thrown at the Trinamool Congress leader as security personnel shielded him from a crowd angered by post-poll violence.
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, an irate mob attacked Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur, West Bengal, throwing eggs and shoes as security personnel shielded him from the crowd.
The crowd, mostly women, gathered during Banerjee's visit to the residence of Sanju, a party worker allegedly killed during post-poll violence, expressing anger over his past remarks regarding election results.
Trapped inside the house for over an hour, the Trinamool leader stated, "They wanted to kill me," reporting that protesters tore his clothes and broke his spectacles during the assault.
Police and central forces intervened after the impasse, escorting Banerjee from the residence while he announced plans to pursue legal action and notify authorities about the incident.
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya appealed for calm, stating violence has no place in democracy, as the attack on the senior Trinamool leader marks an escalation since May 4.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was attacked in Sonarpur, West Bengal. Protesters pelted the TMC leader with raw eggs and assaulted him while he was visiting victims of post-election violence. Security personnel responded as the situation escalated.