Mamata Banerjee Condemns Attack on Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur
- On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was attacked by a mob in Sonarpur while visiting the family of a party worker allegedly killed in post-poll violence. Protesters pelted him with stones, eggs, and shoes, tearing his clothing before security forces intervened.
- Banerjee's visit to meet the family of Sanju Karmakar occurred amid post-poll tensions that escalated after the Bharatiya Janata Party won West Bengal elections on May 4, 2026, ending the TMC's 15-year tenure. Local grievances against the former ruling party have intensified since the BJP came to power.
- Wearing a protective cricket helmet, Banerjee had his shirt torn and spectacles broken during the assault. He alleged a "deliberate lack of adequate police protection" and stated, "They wanted to kill me," while protesters chanted "thief, thief" slogans.
- West Bengal Police arrested five individuals on Sunday in connection with the attack, with suspects scheduled for court production. Banerjee vowed legal action, stating, "I will definitely move to court" and pledging to notify the High Court and Governor about the security lapse.
- While TMC leaders blamed the ruling party for orchestrating the incident, BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya denied involvement, attributing the assault to local anger over alleged TMC mistreatment. The attack marks an unprecedented assault on a senior opposition figure amid post-election unrest.
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On Saturday (30th May), Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee was egged and heckled by angry locals in Sonarpur in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The nephew of Mamata Banerjee, who had threatened BJP workers with post-poll violence before the election result, was seen wearing a helmet to brave incoming eggs from the public. Trinamool Congress supremo, who built her career on street drama and political theatrics, created a hulla…
The Trinamool Congress has released new videos regarding the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur. The party claims that the videos show some people attacking Abhishek Banerjee with stones. The TMC has called the incident a planned one and has raised questions about Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the administration.
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