Five arrested for attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee; another MP Kalyan Banerjee mobbed at Hooghly
Politicians being attacked and hospitals pressured is a serious threat to democracy.
The West Bengal police arrested five individuals in connection with the attack on Trinamool Congress leader and MP Abhishek Banerjee. Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee was also attacked by a mob while he was on his way to submit a deputation. Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress chairperson, alleged that hospitals were pressured not to admit her nephew, who suffered injuries during the attack. The incident has sparked accusations of political violence from both sides. BJP leaders condemned the attacks but also claimed they reflected public anger towards the Trinamool Congress.
3 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
The Trinamool Congress leadership dissolved all party committees and organizations in response to 60 of its 80 West Bengal MLAs defying the party's leadership.
— NDTV
The Trinamool Congress is experiencing a severe crisis following its West Bengal election defeat, marked by internal conflicts and leadership disputes.
— NDTV
Following a rebellion within the Trinamool Congress, Speaker Rathindra Bose approved Ritabrata Banerjee as the new Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal's assembly.
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