He alleged that BJP supporters were responsible for the attack on him. Kalyan Banerjee alleged that he was struck on the head during the protest and sustained an injury. He was seen holding a cloth to the back of his head.
“All this happened in front of the police. I was hit on my head, and I am bleeding,” he told reporters, blaming BJP supporters for the incident.
The Lok Sabha MP staged a dharna, alleging police inaction. He also asserted that the TMC would continue its protests against “BJP-sponsored attacks”.
A large police contingent and central forces were deployed in the area to prevent any further escalation.
The BJP denied the allegations and claimed that locals were expressing their anger against TMC leaders across the state.
The incident comes a day after TMC national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked during a visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district. Abhishek had gone to meet families affected by post-poll violence when a group of protesters reportedly hurled stones, eggs and shoes at him.Read more: Eggs, stones thrown at Abhishek Banerjee by protesters in Sonarpur; TMC leader blames BJP
Following the Sonarpur incident, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of being behind the attack and alleged that pressure was being exerted on hospitals and doctors involved in Abhishek Banerjee’s treatment.
Several opposition leaders, including Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, condemned the attack on Abhishek Banerjee. The BJP, however, denied any role in the violence and appealed for peace.
