TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh Targeted in Egg Attack Outside Mamata Banerjee's Residence
Kolkata witnessed a bizarre incident on Monday evening when TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh was allegedly hit by an egg thrown by a youth outside party supremo Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence in south Kolkata. The incident occurred around 6.30 pm, shortly after Ghosh, the MLA from Beliaghata in north Kolkata, came out of the house and stopped to speak to reporters.
A man, later identified as Chandan, allegedly hurled an egg at Ghosh from close range. Despite Ghosh's attempt to duck, the egg struck his head and broke on impact, according to onlookers. Justifying his action, Chandan alleged that Ghosh had committed excesses. "He (Ghosh) deserves to be hit with eggs. He has committed many atrocities and done many wrong things," Chandan claimed. The accused, who said he was a local resident, later told journalists, "He has done a lot of wrong. This is what he deserved. Everyone knows what he has done. There is nothing more to add." After making these remarks, he left the area.
Ghosh strongly condemned the incident, calling it a "planned act of hooliganism" and questioned the role of police personnel present at the spot. "I was standing there speaking to the media after coming out of Mamata-di's house. Two boys were within arm's reach. I was unarmed. One of them threw an egg and ran away. Nobody protested, nobody stopped them, and nobody tried to catch them," Ghosh said. Referring to the allegations against him, Ghosh asked, "Who committed atrocities? Did I do it? Did Mamata-di do it? How am I responsible for that?"
The TMC leader also raised concerns about security arrangements in the area. "Mamata-di receives Z-category security. This incident happened within 10 metres of her residence. Then where was the security?" Ghosh questioned. Striking a defiant tone, he added, "This will not deter me. One incident like this will not make any difference." Till 7.30 pm, there was no information on whether a police complaint had been lodged or if any action had been taken against the accused.
Background and Reactions
The incident has sparked debate about security protocols in high-profile areas. Ghosh's questioning of police presence underscores concerns about VIP security. The accused's justification, citing alleged atrocities, adds a political dimension to the attack. As of now, no formal complaint has been registered, and the accused remains at large.
