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High drama in Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee joins TMC workers in protest against attack on Abhishek's home

High drama in Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee joins TMC workers in protest against attack on Abhishek's home

What's behind this

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said the clash outside her nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata residence was a pre‑planned midnight attack, alleging a BJP‑police conspiracy. She claimed the violence erupted between 2 am and 3:30 am as TMC workers celebrated Abhishek’s 39th birthday and BJP supporters, injuring at least eight people, three seriously, and prompting a large police contingent to seal off the area. Banerjee accused the BJP of “hooliganism” and warned she would move the matter to the Supreme Court.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 3 outlets

    CCTV footage, allegations of prior reconnaissance and a fierce warning to police have brought fresh political tensions to the streets of Kolkata.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 8 outlets

    Kolkata, Nov 7 : Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday threatened to approach the Supreme Court over clashes allegedly involving Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Mamata All India Trinamool Congress (MAITC) supporters outside the residence of her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, in…

    — The Assam Tribune

  • right · 3 outlets

    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…

    — ABP Live

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Coverage Bias Distribution

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Left / Center-Left 5 (31%)
Center 8 (50%)
Center-Right / Right 3 (19%)

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings

Mamata Banerjee Joins Protest Following Alleged 2 AM Attack At Abhishek Banerjee’s Residence

Clashes erupted between TMC workers, who were gathering to celebrate Abhishek Banerjee's 39th birthday, and BJP supporters between 2 am and 3:30 am. At least eight people were reportedly injured, three of them seriously. A large police contingent was deployed to seal off the area, and several…

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

Mamata alleges pre-planned attack on Abhishek Banerjee's residence, threatens to move Supreme Court

Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the attack on TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's residence was pre-planned and accused the BJP and police of targeting the party for supporting the INDIA bloc. Mamata, who was on her way to visit…

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O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa)

“Run the Bulldozer Over My Chest”: Mamata Banerjee Challenges BJP After Attack on Abhishek’s House

Political tensions escalated dramatically in West Bengal following a high-stakes midnight confrontation outside the Kalighat residence of senior leader Abhishek Banerjee. The incident prompted former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) stalwart Mamata Banerjee to launch a scathing attack…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Mamata Banerjee alleges attack on Kali Puja celebration after incident at Abhishek Banerjee's residence

Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP disrupted a Kali Puja celebration in Kolkata's Kalighat area. She claimed that a gang attacked TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's house during the early hours. Concerns were raised about the breakdown of law and order in West Bengal related to these incidents. CCTV…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Attack On Home By "BJP Goons"

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has alleged that his residence was attacked by individuals he identified as BJP workers. The incident unfolded amidst rising political tensions in the area. This alleged attack closely followed a severe clash between supporters of the Trinamool Congress and…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

Abhishek Banerjee alleges attack on residence by ‘BJP goons’; Bengal minister mocks claim

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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