Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee visited a Kolkata hospital on Saturday after her nephew and party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked during a visit to Sonarpur in South 24-Parganas district.
Details of the Incident
According to police reports, a group of locals allegedly roughed up the TMC MP while he was meeting families affected by post-poll violence in the area. Officials stated that unidentified individuals hurled stones, shoes, and eggs at Banerjee, while some protesters allegedly attempted to physically assault him and raised slogans against him.
Political Reactions
Reacting sharply to the incident, Mamata Banerjee blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and posted a scathing message on X, accusing the party of orchestrating the attack. TMC leaders also alleged that the protest was politically motivated and aimed at disrupting Abhishek Banerjee’s outreach programme in the region.
The attack has sparked a fresh political controversy, with the TMC demanding a thorough investigation and strict action against the perpetrators. The BJP, however, has denied any involvement and accused the TMC of staging the incident for political gain.
Abhishek Banerjee, who sustained minor injuries, is currently under medical observation and is reported to be stable. Mamata Banerjee’s visit to the hospital underscores the gravity of the situation and the party’s concern over the safety of its leaders.
