Black flags waived, called ‘thief’: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee claims BJP supporters attacked him outside police station
Alleged political violence and attack on an MP raise serious concerns about safety and rule of law.
Kalyan Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP, alleged he was attacked by a crowd outside a police station in West Bengal's Hooghly district while protesting the arrest of party workers. The incident occurred after protesters greeted him with black flags and chanted "thief" slogans. He claimed the attack was orchestrated by BJP supporters. Abhishek Banerjee, another TMC leader, also reported being manhandled during a visit to Sonarpur. He accused the BJP of political violence and state-sponsored terrorism. Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, condemned the attacks on both leaders, calling them "utterly reprehensible."
3 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
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— NDTV
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— NDTV
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