Attack on Abhishek Banerjee triggers political storm in Bengal

by · India Today

The alleged attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur has sparked a major political showdown in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating the assault and pressuring doctors against treating him, the BJP denied involvement and blamed public anger against the TMC. Rahul Gandhi also condemned the incident, calling violence against political leaders unacceptable. Here's what happened and why the controversy is escalating.