Abhishek Banerjee Faces Hostile Reception During Visit to Violence Victims

In a dramatic sequence of events on Saturday, TMC's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, found himself at the center of chaos during his visit to meet families affected by post-poll violence in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.

As Banerjee made his way through the town, a large group of locals resorted to throwing stones, eggs, and shouting abuses at him. Despite the aggression, Banerjee was able to evade harm, thanks in part to a cricket helmet and the protection from his aides. Political tensions have risen as parties point fingers over the incident, with some condemning the lack of sufficient security measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)