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Center-Left Owned by New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd.Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP attack on his Kolkata home, ‘part of conspiracy to kill me’
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Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee said his Kolkata residence was attacked by ‘BJP hooligans’ in what he described as the seventh attempt on his life in six months and part of a conspiracy to kill him. He posted on X that the assailants had previously surveyed his office and home. The incident sparked clashes between TMC and BJP supporters outside the house in the early hours of Saturday, with police resorting to baton charge. Witnesses said supporters had gathered to celebrate Banerjee’s 39th birthday when the violence erupted. The BJP denied involvement and West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh rejected the allegation.
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TMC MP claims BJP supporters targeted his Kalighat residence; ruling party dismisses allegation
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All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that his residence was attacked by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers late Friday night. In a post on X, Banerjee alleged that the attack took place at 2 am under the watch of the Kolkata Police…
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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…
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The attack triggers clashes between supporters of the TMC and BJP; Abhishek claims it was the seventh attempt on his life in six months, while the BJP denies the charge
