Abhishek Banerjee Protests Alleged Attack On Kolkata Residence, Claims 7th Attempt On His Life

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee protested after alleging that BJP supporters attacked his Kolkata residence in the early hours of Saturday, triggering clashes between workers of the two parties.

Banerjee accused BJP supporters of targeting his Kalighat residence and office around 2 am on November 7. He claimed that the attackers had conducted surveillance of the premises for two days before the incident and described it as the seventh attempt on his life in six months.

The Diamond Harbour MP stepped out of his residence following the incident and confronted police personnel and BJP supporters amid a heated exchange. He alleged that TMC workers were assaulted with bricks and stones, leaving several people injured.

Banerjee also claimed that some attackers carried revolvers and had a premeditated intention to kill him.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP Of Targeting His Residence

In a post on X, Banerjee accused BJP supporters of attacking his residence despite the presence of Kolkata Police.

He alleged that his supporters were thrown to the ground and beaten during the incident. Sharing footage of the confrontation, he claimed that the attack followed two days of reconnaissance around his residence and office.

Banerjee said one TMC worker suffered a serious thumb injury and required further medical treatment, while another sustained a fracture below the eye.

He also questioned the police and judiciary over the alleged lack of action against those responsible for previous incidents.

Mamata Banerjee Joins TMC Protest

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee later joined party workers protesting outside Abhishek Banerjee's residence in Kalighat.

She accused the BJP of hooliganism and alleged that the incident had disrupted preparations for Kali Puja in the neighbourhood.

Mamata also questioned the restrictions imposed on traditional local celebrations and alleged that permissions had been granted for a new puja installation on the main road, blocking access to an existing celebration.

She warned against the use of force against local residents and party workers, saying they would not be intimidated.

BJP Dismisses Allegations As Drama

The BJP rejected the allegations and described the incident as political drama.

West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh questioned the circumstances surrounding the confrontation, arguing that protests were expected if people created a disturbance late at night.

The clashes reportedly broke out between TMC and BJP workers between 2 am and 3.30 am. At least eight people were injured, including three seriously, according to reports.

Police deployed additional personnel in the area and detained several people in connection with the clashes.

The confrontation has intensified the political face-off between the TMC and BJP in West Bengal, with Banerjee demanding action over the alleged attack and surveillance of his residence.