Union Minister Giriraj Singh has stated that no attack occurred on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, asserting that the display of black flags reflected public anger rather than an assault. He questioned how the incident could be labeled an attack without any injuries being reported.
West Bengal Minister's Response
West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul described the event as public anger and claimed that the arrested attackers were linked to a former TMC MLA's camp. She accused the ruling party of corruption and misgovernance, emphasizing that the incident was not an attack but a manifestation of public frustration.
BJP Spokesperson's Remarks
BJP spokesperson Keya Ghosh criticized the excessive police deployment for MPs, stressing that law and order duties must be maintained by the police. She argued that the incident highlighted the need for proper policing rather than special protection for politicians.
BJP MP's Perspective
BJP MP Rahul Sinha also called the incident public outrage and referenced past violence against BJP leaders in West Bengal. He drew parallels to previous attacks on BJP members, suggesting a pattern of political violence in the state.
The BJP leaders collectively dismissed the narrative of an attack on Abhishek Banerjee, framing it instead as a reflection of public discontent with the TMC's governance. They called for a thorough investigation and emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order without bias.
