TMC Alleges BJP Supporters Attacked MP Kalyan Banerjee Outside Police Station
TMC claims its MP Kalyan Banerjee was attacked and injured by BJP supporters near a police station in West Bengal. The incident unfolded as he was submitting a deputation. TMC leader Mamata Banerjee condemned the attack, accusing BJP of undermining democracy, while BJP rejected the accusations.
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TMC parliamentarian Kalyan Banerjee alleged that he was attacked by BJP supporters outside a police station in West Bengal's Hooghly district, sustaining head injuries. The confrontation occurred as Banerjee visited the Chanditala police station to file a memorandum protesting the arrest of TMC workers following recent assembly elections.
After the incident, Mamata Banerjee visited Kalyan Banerjee's residence, criticizing the BJP for what she described as a 'murder of democracy.' Meanwhile, the BJP dismissed these claims, attributing the unrest to local dissatisfaction with TMC leaders. Despite the tensions, TMC affirmed its intent to continue its protests against what they claim are 'BJP-sponsored attacks.'
(With inputs from agencies.)
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