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India News Live Updates, 6 November 2026: Multiple fire incidents reported across nation; one killed in Ahmedabad factory blaze

India News Live Updates, 6 November 2026: Multiple fire incidents reported across nation; one killed in Ahmedabad factory blaze

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On Saturday, Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee said his Kolkata residence in Kalighat was attacked around 2 am, describing it as the seventh attempt on his life in six months. He blamed Bharatiya Janata Party workers, calling them ‘BJP goons’ or ‘hooligans’, and said a shouting match broke out after chants labeling someone a ‘thief’. Banerjee alleged that unidentified individuals claiming to be police were conducting surveillance and criticised the Kolkata Police and higher judicial institutions. He posted the allegations on X.

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    India News Live Updates, 6 November 2026: Multiple fire incidents reported across nation; one killed in Ahmedabad factory blaze

    — The Indian Express

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

'7th Attempt On My Life': Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Late-Night Attack On Kolkata Home By 'BJP Goons'

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers attacked his residence in Kolkata's Kalighat area at around 2 am, claiming that it was the seventh attempt on his life in the past six months. In his…

The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer

Abhishek Banerjee alleges 2 AM attack on Kolkata home by 'BJP hooligans', 7th attempt on his life in 6 months

Trinamool Congress (MAITC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged on Saturday that his Kolkata residence was attacked by "BJP hooligans" around 2 AM, calling it the seventh attempt on his life in six months. Police said clashes broke out between MAITC workers…

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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