TMC leader Banerjee claims midnight attack on residence, alleges BJP plot

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that his residence came under attack around 2 am, which he characterized as a bid to intimidate him and his family. The incident, if confirmed, would mark what Banerjee claims is the seventh attempt on his life since intensifying his political activities in the region.

Banerjee attributed responsibility for the alleged attack to the BJP, accusing the national party of orchestrating violence against opposition leaders in West Bengal. He claimed the timing and nature of the incident were designed to send a warning message to the TMC leadership.

The allegation comes amid heightened political tensions in West Bengal, where the TMC and BJP have been engaged in increasingly bitter confrontations over governance and electoral politics. The state has witnessed recurring complaints from both ruling and opposition parties regarding alleged political violence and intimidation tactics.

Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the alleged incident at Banerjee's residence. The allegations are likely to intensify the ongoing political friction between the two parties, with the TMC expected to demand a thorough investigation into the matter.