Jharkhand Leader Condemns Violence Against TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

Hemant Soren, Jharkhand's leader, voiced strong disapproval of the assault on Abhishek Banerjee, a representative of the Trinamool Congress, during his visit to South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. He emphasized that violence has no place in democratic societies.

Banerjee, who faced an onslaught while meeting victims of poll-related unrest, accused BJP supporters of attempting an attack. Soren urged that political disagreements be settled through dialogue rather than force, underscoring the necessity of peace and mutual respect in politics. He called for decisive action against those responsible.

(With inputs from agencies.)