Political Turmoil: Abhishek Banerjee Faces Alleged Attack Amidst Rising Tensions

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee is set to report an alleged attack on him to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, following incidents of violence in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas. According to party sources, Banerjee, who suffered eye injuries, attributes the assault to the BJP, describing it as a deliberately orchestrated attempt on his life.

Five individuals, identified as Akash Gayen, Kajal Das, Debashish Dutta, Nirmalya Sengupta, and Tapan Maiti, have been arrested in connection with the attack. They were presented in the Baruipur court. Expressing gratitude to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his support, Banerjee condemned the attack as political violence, labeling it as 'state-sponsored terrorism' by the BJP.

The BJP, while condemning the attack, suggested it reflected public dissatisfaction with the TMC. West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh denounced the violence but highlighted the public's mounting frustration due to alleged harassment under TMC's long rule. Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane emphasized the democratic power of the public to express their displeasure or support towards political figures.

(With inputs from agencies.)