Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Sunday slammed the BJP, calling it a “filthy junglee” party after alleging that one of its workers, identified as Sushmita Dutta, was caught on camera pelting stones at Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur.
In a post on X, Moitra claimed that “normal people” were not responsible for the attack and accused the BJP of spreading misinformation.
“Filthy junglee BJP – stop peddling lies. Normal people not attacking TMC. Sushmita Dutta BJP worker seen with top BJP leaders caught on camera pelting stones at @abhishekaitc. BJP competitive hooliganism,” she wrote.
The attack took place on Saturday in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, while Banerjee was visiting families affected by post-poll violence. He was allegedly targeted with bricks, stones and eggs.
Banerjee described the incident as a “BJP-sponsored” attack and alleged there was an attempt to kill him. He said the entire episode had been recorded on camera and claimed that police failed to provide adequate security despite being informed.
“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,” Banerjee said.
He sustained an eye injury during the attack and said, “They hit my eye with a brick, and I can’t open my eye. I was wearing a helmet, otherwise my head would have been split in two. You can make my body fall, but my resolve is strong and stronger; the passion and enthusiasm are still there, and this head won’t bow down.”
The TMC, in a post on X, described the incident as a “lynching” of its national general secretary and accused the BJP of encouraging violence in West Bengal.
“The true face of BJP Bengal’s politics stands exposed. The attack on our National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee today is yet another reminder of how rapidly law and order has deteriorated,” the party said.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee also alleged that pressure was being exerted on hospitals not to admit Abhishek Banerjee after the attack.
Speaking after visiting him at Belle Vue Hospital, she said, “Those who are in power are threatening all the hospitals and the maximum authorities not to admit Abhishek Banerjee because they don’t want him to be treated.”
She further alleged that police officers were issuing threats in her presence and questioned whether political approval was being sought for medical treatment.
“In front of me, the police were threatening. They said they need permission. If any patient comes, then you need permission from the BJP party, who will be treated, and who will not. They have become inhuman,” she said.
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