Abhishek Banerjee Attack: Who attacked TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur, West Bengal. ‘They wanted to kill me…’ Why did Abhishek’s allegations create a stir? Abhishek’s big claim after the attack, has a new war started in Bengal?
Bengal Political Clash: Police on Sunday arrested 5 people in the case of attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Officials said the incident took place during Abhishek’s visit to Sonarpur. After this incident, a case has also been registered at Sonarpur Police Station. “Five people have been arrested in connection with the incident involving TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee,” West Bengal Police said in a statement. All those arrested are local residents.
BJP and TMC face to face in Bengal
There is political uproar in the state regarding this incident. The ruling TMC has called it a well-planned conspiracy and attack, while the opposition BJP has rejected these allegations. BJP says that this was the anger of the local people against TMC leaders.
Know what is the case of Abhishek Banerjee
- This entire incident happened on Saturday evening, when Abhishek Banerjee had gone to meet the families affected by the post-poll violence in Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district. It is alleged that then he was attacked with bricks, stones and eggs.
- The TMC leader later alleged that the attack took place “at the instigation of the BJP” and that an attempt was made to kill him. He also claimed that despite being informed about the incident, the police did not provide adequate security.
“They wanted to kill meā¦the entire incident was caught on camera.
- Banerjee said, “They wanted to kill me. The entire incident is captured on camera. We will definitely inform the High Court about this. We will also inform the Governor about this. I will definitely go to the court.”
- His eye was injured in the attack. He said, “They hit my eye with a brick, and I am not able to open my eye. I was wearing a helmet, otherwise my head would have burst. You can drop my body, but my resolve is stronger, the zeal and passion are still there, and this head will not bow.”
Mamta Banerjee attacked BJP
- At the same time, West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC President Mamata Banerjee also alleged that BJP was pressurizing hospitals not to admit Abhishek.
- After meeting Abhishek at Belle Vue Hospital, Mamata Banerjee said, “Those in power are threatening all the hospitals and most of the officials not to admit Abhishek Banerjee… The police were threatening in front of me. They were saying that they need permission. If a patient comes, do you have to take permission from the BJP party as to who will be treated and who will not. They have become inhumane.” (ANI)