Bulldozer Depots Shed Outside Abhishek Banerjee’s House
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
A Kolkata municipal bulldozer removed a tin shade and boundary gate from Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s residence on November 12, 2026, after allegations it encroached the footpath. The action followed a November 7 clash outside his home where he blamed BJP’s “goons” for an attack he claimed was the seventh in six months. Police and central forces were deployed as workers used a gas cutter to dismantle the iron gate. The TMC says the demolition reflects a politically charged standoff with the BJP‑led state government.
Why it matters
The demolition could intensify West Bengal’s political tensions between the TMC and the BJP, potentially affecting voting dynamics in upcoming local elections and increasing public safety concerns around political leaders. Residents and activists are watching to see whether further escalations will prompt additional law‑and‑order measures or political retaliation.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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