The alleged attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur has sparked a major political showdown in West Bengal

Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly set upon by locals and beaten up when he tried to visit the family of a party leader who allegedly died in poll violence.

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was attacked during his visit to Sonarpur near Kolkata, where he had gone to meet the families of alleged victims of post-poll violence. Scores of people hurled stones, eggs and abuses at the TMC national general secretary.

West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul said BJP, does not support the attack on TMC Abhishek Banerjee, but said it reflects public anger.

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal to meet the family of a post-poll violence victim turned chaotic after protesters allegedly hurled stones and eggs, raised "chor chor" slogans, and surrounded his convoy.

Asansol: Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers on Sunday held protests in West Bengal over the alleged attack on party MP Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur on May

Kalyan Banerjee was injured during a clash outside Chanditala police station as TMC supporters were carrying out a protest march. The confrontation drew police and central forces, and Banerjee called it a targeted attack on a democratic protest.

Four people were arrested after Abhishek Banerjee was attacked by a mob during his Sonarpur visit. The incident triggered a political blame game, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the BJP and the BJP denying involvement.

Five individuals were arrested for attacking Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, amid allegations of police interference in hospital admissions.

West Bengal: TMC's Kunal Ghosh slams party MPs and MLAs for their silence after Abhishek Banerjee was attacked in Sonarpur. Mamata Banerjee alleges medical cover-up.  

In the clip, Mamata Banerjee was seen and heard threatening the CEO of the hospital on Saturday night to get her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, admitted there. The purported video was shared by Debjit Sarkar, the BJP's spokesman in West Bengal.