Mamata Condemns Attack on TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur

Mamata Banerjee has condemned an assault on TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur, South 24-Parganas, accusing the BJP of orchestrating the incident. Abhishek faced an attack by locals who threw objects and shouted slogans. Mamata voiced strong criticism against BJP leadership, accusing them of political violence.

Mamata Condemns Attack on TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur
TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee (Photo/X/ File photo)
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Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress, has voiced a strong condemnation following an attack on the party's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, during his visit to Sonarpur in South 24-Parganas. Mamata accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the incident that occurred on Saturday.

According to police accounts, Abhishek Banerjee was assaulted by local residents who hurled stones, shoes, and eggs at him. The crowd shouted 'thief, thief' amidst attempts to physically attack him as he went to meet families affected by post-election violence. Mamata took to social media to express her outrage, declaring 'RULERS BECAME KILLERS' in response to the attack, and criticized BJP for allegedly planning the confrontation to disrupt Banerjee's visit to the area.

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