Abhishek Banerjee beaten up, TMC MP says ‘my head would have been split in two’; blames BJP for attack — Video
Political violence against an elected official raises serious concerns about safety and rule of law.
Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP and nephew of Mamata Banerjee, was attacked by a mob in Sonarpur, West Bengal while visiting the family of a party worker killed during post-poll violence. Videos show the attack, with witnesses alleging that Banerjee was assaulted by individuals throwing bricks and eggs. Banerjee blamed the incident on the BJP, claiming it was orchestrated to intimidate him and his supporters. The TMC condemned the attack, while political allies like Congress and Samajwadi Party also expressed their condemnation. BJP leaders have condemned the incident, urging for peace and law enforcement.
3 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
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— NDTV
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— NDTV
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