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TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Claims BJP Attack on His Residence

Reported by Kunal Bhatia (Senior Writer) · Indian Express - India ·

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TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Claims BJP Attack on His ResidencePhoto: Wikimedia Commons

Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee alleged that members of the Bharatiya Janata Party attacked his home at two in the morning on Saturday. Banerjee stated on X that the incident followed two days of surveillance, sharing footage and calling the attackers BJP hooligans. He questioned the safety of common citizens if an elected Member of Parliament can face such an incident. Banerjee further claimed this was the seventh attempt on his life over the past six months, while also alleging a lack of police action and judicial intervention.

Context

Allegations of political violence often spark sharp public debates about law enforcement and security for elected officials in the country. Public figures frequently use social media platforms like X to share statements and video evidence regarding security breaches. Safety concerns for leaders and ordinary citizens alike remain a major point of discussion in public life.

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