BJP Dismisses TMC Allegations Over Alleged Attack on Mamata Banerjee
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
The BJP has dismissed allegations from the TMC that a woman attempted to attack former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with a knife in Kolkata. TMC MP Saket Gokhale claimed a drug addict approached Banerjee's residence and tried to attack her, questioning the security arrangements for a leader with Z+ cover. TMC MP Dola Sen filed a formal complaint at the Kalighat police station regarding the incident, identifying the individual as a civic volunteer named Tannishtha Saha. West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh rejected the claims, stating that Banerjee frequently makes such allegations and should consider retirement. BJP spokesperson Debjit Sarkar also criticised Banerjee over her planned protest march during Durga Puja.
Why it matters
The clash between the ruling BJP and opposition TMC escalates political tensions in West Bengal over leader security and public demonstrations.
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