Mamata Banerjee Challenges Security After Attack on Abhishek Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress raised significant concerns about the security and medical treatment following an attack on Abhishek Banerjee, an MP with the party. She questioned the adequacy of security arrangements and the treatment decisions made after the incident.

Addressing the press, Banerjee noted that Abhishek faced doubts over his medical care following the attack, which imparted multiple injuries. This prompted doctors to recommend multiple tests. Banerjee criticized any external pressure on medical authorities and emphasized that political conflicts should not lead to violence.

She highlighted that prior information was supposedly shared with police about Abhishek's visit, yet security lapses occurred. Further, she conveyed broader political support for investigating the attack, underscoring her party's commitment to peaceful political processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)