Opposition Forces Rally Around Abhishek Banerjee After Violent Attack in Bengal
मुख्य बातें
- •Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with stones and eggs during a public event in Sonarpur, West Bengal, on Saturday.
- •The incident involved pushing, heckling, and object-throwing, though no serious injuries were reported.
- •Opposition leaders across parties have condemned the attack and demanded accountability and judicial inquiry.
- •TMC alleges BJP involvement, while BJP denies the claim; Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has promised strict action.
- •The attack has heightened political tensions ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal.
Kolkata, West Bengal – A political event in Sonarpur, on the outskirts of Kolkata, turned violent on Saturday as Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee faced a coordinated attack involving stone pelting and egg throwing, leaving the Opposition leader visibly shaken. The incident occurred during a public gathering, where Banerjee was reportedly pushed and subjected to verbal abuse before the crowd resorted to throwing objects at him. Local police confirmed the presence of a large crowd and the use of stones and eggs, though no serious injuries were reported.
