Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will lead a sit-in protest in Kolkata on June 2 against the alleged attacks on party leaders and workers, while the party plans statewide demonstrations on June 1 over the attacks on Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. The TMC supremo will lead a day-long sit-in protest at Rani Rashmoni Road in Kolkata amid the ongoing political tensions in West Bengal.&nbsp;TMC announced the protest after alleged attacks on TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday and Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee on Sunday. The party has also decided to hold statewide protests on June 1.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-likely-used-a-shoulder-fired-chinese-missile-to-shoot-down-us-fighter-jet-report-1780173318236">Iran likely used a shoulder-fired Chinese missile to shoot down US fighter jet: Report</a>&nbsp;Mamata had called a meeting of party legislators and leaders at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata to discuss the party’s strategy following the alleged attacks, but it was later cancelled after around 60 MLAs did not attend.&nbsp;Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked in Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas while visiting families of party workers affected by post-poll violence.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged on Sunday that he was attacked near Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly district while on his way to submit a deputation regarding post-poll violence.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/22-afghans-killed-36-injured-as-truck-carrying-refugees-returning-from-pakistan-crashes-in-afghanistan-1780160860194">22 Afghans killed, 36 injured as truck carrying refugees returning from Pakistan crashes in Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;Mamata condemned the incidents and termed them the BJP's attempts to suppress dissenting voices and promote violent politics.&nbsp;Earlier on Sunday, police arrested five people in connection with the heckling of Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur. A case was also registered at Sonarpur Police Station in connection with the incident. Police said all five arrested persons were local residents.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/locals-hurl-eggs-and-stones-at-abhishek-banerjee-manhandle-him-in-sonarpur-tmc-cries-foul-1780150286900">Locals hurl eggs and stones at Abhishek Banerjee, manhandle him in Sonarpur; TMC cries foul</a><h2>Twist in Abhishek attack case: Arrested accused linked to ex-TMC MLA Lovely Maitra</h2>&nbsp;The investigation into the attack on Abhishek Banerjee took a turn when several of those arrested were found to have links with former Sonarpur TMC MLA Lovely Maitra, raising questions on whether the assault was a result of deeper tensions within the party.&nbsp;Among those arrested are Tapan Maity, Akash Gayan and Nirmalya Sengupta, also known as Joy. Tapan and Nirmalya were close to former TMC MLA Lovely Maitra. Kajal Das and Debasish Dutta were also reportedly associated with the former legislator.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dk-shivakumar-elected-clp-leader-to-take-oath-as-karnataka-chief-minister-on-june-3-1780144118342">DK Shivakumar elected CLP leader, to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3</a>&nbsp;Akash Gayen, who was arrested in the case, is known in the area as a Trinamool Congress worker. His mother acknowledged that he had been associated with the party and claimed that he sat at TMC booths during elections.&nbsp;Joy Sengupta is a local leader known for his long association with the Trinamool Congress. Sengupta’s family said he had advised Banerjee not to visit the area because of the prevailing situation and tensions on the ground.&nbsp;The revelation that several of the accused were reportedly associated with a former TMC MLA has added a new dimension to the probe. The arrests have prompted speculation about whether internal rivalries in TMC may be spilling into the public domain.

West Bengal police arrested five people in connection with the heckling of Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur. A case was also registered at Sonarpur Police Station in connection with the incident. Police officials said all five arrested persons were local residents.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will lead a sit-in protest in Kolkata on June 2 against the alleged attacks on party leaders and workers, while the party plans statewide demonstrations on June 1 over the attacks on Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. The TMC supremo will lead a day-long sit-in protest at Rani Rashmoni Road in Kolkata amid the ongoing political tensions in West Bengal. TMC announced the protest after alleged attacks on TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday and Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee on Sunday. The party has also decided to hold statewide protests on June 1. Also Read: Iran likely used a shoulder-fired Chinese missile to shoot down US fighter jet: Report Mamata had called a meeting of party legislators and leaders at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata to discuss the party’s strategy following the alleged attacks, but it was later cancelled after around 60 MLAs did not attend. Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked in Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas while visiting families of party workers affected by post-poll violence. Meanwhile, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged on Sunday that he was attacked near Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly district while on his way to submit a deputation regarding post-poll violence. Also Read: 22 Afghans killed, 36 injured as truck carrying refugees returning from Pakistan crashes in Afghanistan Mamata condemned the incidents and termed them the BJP's attempts to suppress dissenting voices and promote violent politics. Earlier on Sunday, police arrested five people in connection with the heckling of Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur. A case was also registered at Sonarpur Police Station in connection with the incident. Police said all five arrested persons were local residents. Also Read: Locals hurl eggs and stones at Abhishek Banerjee, manhandle him in Sonarpur; TMC cries foul Twist in Abhishek attack case: Arrested accused linked to ex-TMC MLA Lovely Maitra The investigation into the attack on Abhishek Banerjee took a turn when several of those arrested were found to have links with former Sonarpur TMC MLA Lovely Maitra, raising questions on whether the assault was a result of deeper tensions within the party. Among those arrested are Tapan Maity, Akash Gayan and Nirmalya Sengupta, also known as Joy. Tapan and Nirmalya were close to former TMC MLA Lovely Maitra. Kajal Das and Debasish Dutta were also reportedly associated with the former legislator. Also Read: DK Shivakumar elected CLP leader, to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3 Akash Gayen, who was arrested in the case, is known in the area as a Trinamool Congress worker. His mother acknowledged that he had been associated with the party and claimed that he sat at TMC booths during elections. Joy Sengupta is a local leader known for his long association with the Trinamool Congress. Sengupta’s family said he had advised Banerjee not to visit the area because of the prevailing situation and tensions on the ground. The revelation that several of the accused were reportedly associated with a former TMC MLA has added a new dimension to the probe. The arrests have prompted speculation about whether internal rivalries in TMC may be spilling into the public domain.

West Bengal police arrested five people in connection with the heckling of Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur. A case was also registered at Sonarpur Police Station in connection with the incident. Police officials said all five arrested persons were local residents.

Mamata to lead protest in Kolkata on June 2 against attacks on Abhishek, Kalyan Banerjee

A day after Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked in South 24 Parganas district's Sonarpur, TMC's Kalyan Banerjee on Sunday (May 31) was allegedly attacked in West Bengal's Hooghly district. He arrived to submit a memorandum against the arrest of party workers after the assembly elections. The incident unfolded outside Chanditala Police Station as a group of people waved black flags at Kalyan Banerjee, the Sreerampore MP from Hooghly district, and shouted "thief" at him and other members of the TMC delegation.&nbsp;In a video shared by news agency PTI, the MP claimed that he was hit on the head during the protest and suffered an injury. He was seen holding a cloth against the back of his head. He alleged that BJP supporters were behind the attack. "All this happened in front of the police. I was hit on my head, and I am bleeding," he told reporters. He then staged a dharna, accusing the police of failing to act. He also said the TMC would continue its protests against what he described as “BJP-sponsored attacks.” Rejecting the allegations, the BJP claimed that people across the state were expressing their anger against TMC leaders.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">VIDEO | West Bengal: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee stages a protest with party workers after he was allegedly attacked near Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly. (Full video available on PTI Videos - <a href="https://t.co/n147TvrpG7">https://t.co/n147TvrpG7</a>) <a href="https://t.co/ieCZ70QhAU">pic.twitter.com/ieCZ70QhAU</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2060980333924012477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<h2>Attack on Abhishek Banerjee</h2>Earlier on Saturday, Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with eggs and stones. He alleged that BJP workers attacked his convoy and described the incident as an attempt on his life. He also vowed to pursue legal action in the Supreme Court. The BJP denied the allegations and rejected the TMC's claims regarding its involvement in the attack. Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that BJP threatened all the hospitals not to admit him. Abhishek was taken to two private hospitals in Kolkata but both reportedly refused to admit him stating that his injuries were not serious enough to require hospitalisation. Referring to this, Mamata Banerjee questioned why he was initially kept under observation if hospitalisation was unnecessary.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-drops-list-of-43-properties-linked-to-abhishek-banerjee-tmc-calls-it-fake-1779280547031">BJP drops list of 43 properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee, TMC calls it ‘fake’</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the West Bengal Police on Sunday (May 31) arrested five people in connection with the attack. Police said that the arrests followed a suo motu FIR registered by Sonarpur Police Station, as no formal complaint had been filed by Abhishek Banerjee. Several others have also been detained after investigators examined footage of the attack.&nbsp;

A day after Abhishek Banerjee was heckled in Sonarpur, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged he was attacked and injured during a protest outside Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly. The TMC blamed BJP supporters, while the BJP claimed the protests reflected public anger against the ruling party.

A day after Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked in South 24 Parganas district's Sonarpur, TMC's Kalyan Banerjee on Sunday (May 31) was allegedly attacked in West Bengal's Hooghly district. He arrived to submit a memorandum against the arrest of party workers after the assembly elections. The incident unfolded outside Chanditala Police Station as a group of people waved black flags at Kalyan Banerjee, the Sreerampore MP from Hooghly district, and shouted "thief" at him and other members of the TMC delegation. In a video shared by news agency PTI, the MP claimed that he was hit on the head during the protest and suffered an injury. He was seen holding a cloth against the back of his head. He alleged that BJP supporters were behind the attack. "All this happened in front of the police. I was hit on my head, and I am bleeding," he told reporters. He then staged a dharna, accusing the police of failing to act. He also said the TMC would continue its protests against what he described as “BJP-sponsored attacks.” Rejecting the allegations, the BJP claimed that people across the state were expressing their anger against TMC leaders.

A day after Abhishek Banerjee was heckled in Sonarpur, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged he was attacked and injured during a protest outside Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly. The TMC blamed BJP supporters, while the BJP claimed the protests reflected public anger against the ruling party.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly attacked, a day after Abhishek Banerjee assault

After a mob attacked Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in South 24 Parganas' Sonarpur, former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that BJP threatened all the hospitals not to admit him. Abhishek was taken to two private hospitals in Kolkata but both reportedly refused to admit him stating that his injuries were not serious enough to require hospitalisation. Referring to this, Mamata Banerjee questioned why he was initially kept under observation if hospitalisation was unnecessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-drops-list-of-43-properties-linked-to-abhishek-banerjee-tmc-calls-it-fake-1779280547031">BJP drops list of 43 properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee, TMC calls it ‘fake’</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the West Bengal Police on Sunday (May 31) arrested five people in connection with the attack. Police said that the arrests followed a suo motu FIR registered by Sonarpur Police Station, as no formal complaint had been filed by Abhishek Banerjee. Several others have also been detained after investigators examined footage of the attack.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/locals-hurl-eggs-and-stones-at-abhishek-banerjee-manhandle-him-in-sonarpur-tmc-cries-foul-1780150286900">Locals hurl eggs and stones at Abhishek Banerjee, manhandle him in Sonarpur; TMC cries foul</a>&nbsp;"If there was genuinely no need for hospitalisation, why was he first taken to the ITU, kept under observation for nearly two hours, and advised to undergo multiple medical tests and scans?" she asked, according to PTI. She claimed that hospitals and senior authorities were being pressured not to admit him. "Those who are in power (BJP) are threatening all the hospitals and the maximum authorities not to admit Abhishek Banerjee because they don't want him to be treated," she said, according to ANI. "The most disturbing aspect of today's developments is the allegation that pressure was exerted on doctors and hospital authorities regarding the treatment of an injured patient," Mamata said. According to the medical assessment, Abhishek sustained blunt injuries to his face, back, chest and neck.&nbsp;Earlier on Saturday, Abhishek Banerjee alleged that BJP workers attacked his convoy and described the incident as an attempt on his life. He also vowed to pursue legal action in the Supreme Court. The BJP denied the allegations and rejected the TMC's claims regarding its involvement in the attack.

Mamata Banerjee alleged that hospitals were pressured not to admit TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee after he was attacked in Sonarpur. As political tensions escalated, West Bengal Police arrested five people in connection with the incident, while the BJP denied involvement.

After a mob attacked Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in South 24 Parganas' Sonarpur, former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that BJP threatened all the hospitals not to admit him. Abhishek was taken to two private hospitals in Kolkata but both reportedly refused to admit him stating that his injuries were not serious enough to require hospitalisation. Referring to this, Mamata Banerjee questioned why he was initially kept under observation if hospitalisation was unnecessary. Also Read: BJP drops list of 43 properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee, TMC calls it ‘fake’ Meanwhile, the West Bengal Police on Sunday (May 31) arrested five people in connection with the attack. Police said that the arrests followed a suo motu FIR registered by Sonarpur Police Station, as no formal complaint had been filed by Abhishek Banerjee. Several others have also been detained after investigators examined footage of the attack. Also Read: Locals hurl eggs and stones at Abhishek Banerjee, manhandle him in Sonarpur; TMC cries foul "If there was genuinely no need for hospitalisation, why was he first taken to the ITU, kept under observation for nearly two hours, and advised to undergo multiple medical tests and scans?" she asked, according to PTI. She claimed that hospitals and senior authorities were being pressured not to admit him. "Those who are in power (BJP) are threatening all the hospitals and the maximum authorities not to admit Abhishek Banerjee because they don't want him to be treated," she said, according to ANI. "The most disturbing aspect of today's developments is the allegation that pressure was exerted on doctors and hospital authorities regarding the treatment of an injured patient," Mamata said. According to the medical assessment, Abhishek sustained blunt injuries to his face, back, chest and neck. Earlier on Saturday, Abhishek Banerjee alleged that BJP workers attacked his convoy and described the incident as an attempt on his life. He also vowed to pursue legal action in the Supreme Court. The BJP denied the allegations and rejected the TMC's claims regarding its involvement in the attack.

Mamata Banerjee alleged that hospitals were pressured not to admit TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee after he was attacked in Sonarpur. As political tensions escalated, West Bengal Police arrested five people in connection with the incident, while the BJP denied involvement.

'Rulers became killers': Mamata Banerjee slams BJP after attack on Abhishek; West Bengal Police arrests 5

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee faced a violent protest from locals during his visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Saturday. An agitated crowd hurled eggs at Banerjee and threw stones at his convoy as he arrived to meet the families of victims affected by recent post-poll violence in West Bengal, said senior police officials.The local police deployment struggled to contain the sudden outburst of public anger, which led to intense security skirmishes and forced the MP’s security personnel to form a protective cordon around him to prevent injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Sonarpur, West Bengal: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was beaten up by locals during his visit to Sonarpur to meet the post-poll victims&#39; families <a href="https://t.co/zkXxLJydqe">pic.twitter.com/zkXxLJydqe</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2060684033559073236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>‘Orchestrated assault, BJP-engineered,’ alleges Banerjee</h2>&nbsp;Addressing the media after the incident, Banerjee labelled the incident as a completely orchestrated assault and accused the ruling BJP of engineering it.The TMC leadership has demanded an immediate inquiry into the intelligence failure that left the high-profile MP exposed to a stone-pelting crowd. The violence in Sonarpur underscores the volatile political landscape in West Bengal, which continues to simmer with post-electoral friction.&nbsp;<h2>‘Spontaneous manifestation of public anger,’ says BJP, denies any role&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The BJP vehemently denied Banerjee’s allegations and said the protests were a spontaneous manifestation of public anger against the TMC leadership.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sonarpur, West Bengal: Local residents raised slogans against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee as he left the residence of the affected family after meeting them <a href="https://t.co/jwtec8CMdz">pic.twitter.com/jwtec8CMdz</a>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://x.com/ians_india/status/2060720671047766096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Local police have since deployed massive reinforcements, including anti-riot squads, to conduct flag marches and restore order in the sensitive pockets of Sonarpur.The confrontation is set to further strain the law-and-order situation as TMC vowed to hit the streets in protest against the attack.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dk-shivakumar-elected-clp-leader-to-take-oath-as-karnataka-chief-minister-on-june-3-1780144118342">DK Shivakumar elected CLP leader, to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3</a>&nbsp;Security personnel made the TMC leader wear a helmet to prevent any injuries in attack. Visuals from the scene showed security personnel trying to escort Banerjee safely as tensions escalated.&nbsp;Banerjee further claimed that the attackers intended to kill him and said the entire incident had been captured on camera. “They wanted to kill me. The whole incident has been captured on camera. We will definitely let the High Court know about this. We will also let the Governor know about this. I will definitely move to court,” he said.Claiming that he narrowly escaped serious injury, the TMC MP alleged an absence of police personnel at the spot. “There is no police presence at the spot. They want to kill us. Let them do so. My dead body may be recovered from here, but I am not leaving the area,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Sonarpur, West Bengal: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee says, &quot;...They wanted to kill me... The whole incident has been captured on camera. We will definitely let the high court know about this. We will also let the governor know about this... I will definitely move to court...&quot; <a href="https://t.co/MIZUJSZi3y">https://t.co/MIZUJSZi3y</a> <a href="https://t.co/LWBApD95oC">pic.twitter.com/LWBApD95oC</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2060690846660657470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Banerjee said he would not leave until adequate security arrangements were made. “I will not move out from here till police and forces ensure security here. They are trying to break the house, and they want to kill me,” he alleged.Police personnel and central forces later reached the spot and rescued Banerjee amid the tense situation.&nbsp;Former CM Mamata Banerjee reacted strongly to the incident and wrote in a post on X, “Rulers became killers – shame on you BJP.”&nbsp;Reacting to the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, BJP MLA Sanjay Singh said, “You may call it an attack or an expression of public anger, but it is the result of the resentment among the people here. Such an incident is condemnable, and the Bharatiya Janata Party does not support it...”

The TMC leadership has demanded an immediate inquiry into the intelligence failure that left MP Abhishek Banerje exposed to a stone-pelting crowd. The BJP vehemently denied Banerjee’s allegations and said the protests were a spontaneous manifestation of public anger against TMC leadership.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee faced a violent protest from locals during his visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Saturday. An agitated crowd hurled eggs at Banerjee and threw stones at his convoy as he arrived to meet the families of victims affected by recent post-poll violence in West Bengal, said senior police officials. The local police deployment struggled to contain the sudden outburst of public anger, which led to intense security skirmishes and forced the MP’s security personnel to form a protective cordon around him to prevent injuries.

The TMC leadership has demanded an immediate inquiry into the intelligence failure that left MP Abhishek Banerje exposed to a stone-pelting crowd. The BJP vehemently denied Banerjee’s allegations and said the protests were a spontaneous manifestation of public anger against TMC leadership.

Locals hurl eggs and stones at Abhishek Banerjee, manhandle him in Sonarpur; TMC cries foul

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