A clash broke out between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers outside the Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly, West Bengal, triggering high tension in the area. The confrontation took place amid an ongoing protest related to the arrest of TMC leaders and workers. According to reports, TMC leaders were scheduled to submit a letter at the Chanditala Police Station protesting the arrest of party workers. However, before the delegation could reach inside, the situation escalated rapidly outside the police station premises.
Sloganeering and sudden violence
Tension erupted when BJP workers reportedly raised slogans such as “chor-chor” against TMC supporters. During the scuffle, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee sustained injuries, with reports suggesting he suffered a head injury. He was immediately attended to as the situation deteriorated outside the police station.
Abhishek Banerjee assaulted with eggs, stones in Sonarpur
This incident took place a day after senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked and manhandled during his visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district. He had gone there to meet victims of post-poll violence when the situation turned tense.
During the visit, stones and eggs were reportedly thrown at him. Some people also allegedly tried to slap and kick him. A video of the incident later went viral, showing the chaos. Reports also suggest that several women were heard shouting at him and calling him a “thief” before the attack escalated.
After the incident, Banerjee blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging it was a “pre-planned attack” and claiming that police were not present at the spot. He also said the matter would be taken to the Governor and strongly criticised the law-and-order situation in the area.
Following the attack, he was escorted out with security and later received medical treatment in Kolkata. He continued his visit afterward and met the family of a post-poll violence victim, while maintaining that he would not be intimidated.
Separately, on the same day, he also received a notice from the West Bengal CID in connection with an alleged case involving forged signatures in a communication submitted to the Assembly Secretariat. Banerjee said he would consult legal experts and respond appropriately.
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