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Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP attack on home at 2 am, calls it 7th bid on life

Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP attack on home at 2 am, calls it 7th bid on life

What's behind this

Abhishek Banerjee, a TMC leader, claimed that his Kolkata residence was attacked around 2 am. He accused BJP goons or hooligans of the late‑night assault and said a shouting match broke out in front of his Kalighat home after chants calling someone a “thief.” Banerjee posted on X that the incident was the seventh attempt on his life and warned of surveillance by unidentified individuals claiming to be police. He also criticised the Kolkata Police and higher judicial institutions for their role in the episode.

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What each side is saying

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  • center · 2 outlets

    The TMC leader, in a post on X, levelled serious allegations against opposition workers, the Kolkata Police and higher judicial institutions

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 4 outlets

    Abhishek Banerjee alleges that his Kolkata residence was attacked around 2 AM. He blames "BJP goons" and "hooligans" for the late-night attack. More details awaited.

    — The Pioneer

Coverage arrived over 1 hour — first from The Economic Times, latest from India Today.

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Coverage Bias Distribution

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Left / Center-Left 1 (14%)
Center 2 (28%)
Center-Right / Right 4 (58%)
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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claims residence attacked by 'BJP goons'

Abhishek Banerjee reported an attack on his residence by alleged Bharatiya Janata Party operatives late at night. He expressed concerns about surveillance activities conducted by unidentified individuals claiming to be police. Banerjee criticized the Kolkata Police and higher judicial institutions…

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