Kolkata Politics: Abhishek Banerjee Alleges BJP Goons Attacked His Residence At 2 AM, Claims 7th Attempt On His Life In 6 Months

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged on November 7 that his Kalighat residence in Kolkata was attacked by BJP goons at around 2 am. This claim came amid birthday-related activities outside his residence, which also functions as an old party office. The BJP dismissed these allegations as "drama". Banerjee shared a video on X showing unidentified individuals reconnoitering his office and residence for nearly two days.

When confronted, the individuals claimed to be police personnel. Banerjee claimed this was his seventh attempt on his life in the past six months and questioned the Kolkata Police, Calcutta High Court, and Supreme Court for their failure to intervene. Outside his residence, tensions escalated into a clash between TMC and BJP workers, with injuries reported.

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh dismissed the incident as "drama" and questioned the circumstances surrounding the gathering. The TMC sought an FIR against Roma Builders for wrapping trees with electric lights in Hiranandani Estate, continuing political tensions between the ruling TMC and the BJP in West Bengal.