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"7th Attempt On My Life": Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Attack On Kolkata Home

"7th Attempt On My Life": Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Attack On Kolkata Home

What's behind this

Abhishek Banerjee, a TMC leader, alleged on X that his Kolkata residence was attacked by alleged BJP operatives late at night. He said a shouting match broke out between party workers around 2 am in front of his Kalighat home after chants calling someone a “thief”. Banerjee also raised concerns about surveillance by unidentified individuals claiming to be police and criticised the Kolkata Police and higher judicial institutions.

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What each side is saying

One outlet's own words from each side of the spectrum. Quoted, not summarised.

  • center · 1 outlet

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

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 2 outlets

    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…

    — The Economic Times

RSS excerpt

A shouting match ensued between the two parties' workers around 2 am in front of Banerjee's Kalighat residence after chants labelling someone a "thief".

Coverage arrived over 16 hours — first from The Federal, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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Coverage Bias Distribution

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Left / Center-Left 2 (40%)
Center 1 (20%)
Center-Right / Right 2 (40%)

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article

"7th Attempt On My Life": Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Attack On Kolkata Home

A shouting match ensued between the two parties' workers around 2 am in front of Banerjee's Kalighat residence after chants labelling someone a "thief".

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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