A major controversy broke out in the politics of West Bengal on Saturday (30 May 2026), when protests took place in Sonarpur during the visit of Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee. During this, he was accused of throwing eggs, shoes, stones and mud. Abhishek claimed that he was also pushed and assaulted. After the incident, Mamata Banerjee reached Belle Vue Clinic in Kolkata late at night and alleged that due to pressure from the police and the ruling BJP, doctors were avoiding admitting Abhishek Banerjee to the hospital.

Abhishek Banerjee had on Saturday set out to meet the families of TMC workers who allegedly died in the post-poll violence. First he reached Beleghata area of ​​Kolkata, where he met the family of a deceased worker. Meanwhile, a CID team reached his residence. This team had come to serve notice in connection with the investigation of the alleged MLA signature scam. Abhishek was not present at home. Later, CID issued a notice to him and asked him to appear at the headquarters of the investigating agency on Monday.

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Abhishek Banerjee protested in Sonarpur

Abhishek Banerjee reached Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district. Preparations for protest were already visible there. At many places people showed black flags and raised slogans of going back. Some women’s groups also joined the protest and held eggs in their hands. When Abhishek’s convoy passed through the area, the protesters threw eggs. The road leading to the worker’s house where Abhishek was going was narrow. So he left his car on the main road and proceeded on his motorcycle. Later they started walking.

Abhishek took help of cricket helmet

Abhishek alleges that during this time some people surrounded him and beat him up. He said that eggs, stones and pieces of bricks were thrown at him. To protect himself, he wore a cricket helmet, but the protest continued. According to him, he was also slapped and punched. On the other hand, the protesters said that the TMC worker whose death is being claimed was not a victim of election violence. He alleged that the party is making false claims.

Abhishek Banerjee reached the worker’s house

After the incident, Abhishek Banerjee reached the house of the concerned worker. There he said that a conspiracy was hatched to kill him. He said that even if he is attacked again, he will not leave without ensuring the safety of the family of the deceased worker. Abhishek also raised questions on BJP leaders and administration. He said that he had already informed the police about his visit, but adequate security arrangements were not made at the spot. He alleged that despite calling and sending messages to the police, no response was received.

The attackers came from outside – Abhishek Banerjee

Abhishek Banerjee also said that those who attacked him were not local people, but people called from outside. According to him, some people were pre-arranged at a place and were prepared for the attack. Abhishek told that he has undergone seven eye surgeries and has already met with a serious road accident. Showing his broken glasses to the media, he said that stones and bricks were thrown at him.

Mamta Banerjee targeted BJP

After the incident, he was first taken to Apollo Hospital and then to Belle Vue Clinic for treatment. It was told from both the hospitals that he did not have any serious injury and there was no need for admission. After this, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reached the hospital and targeted the BJP. He alleged that pressure is being put on the hospital administration. Mamta said that if political permission has to be taken for admitting a patient then it is a very worrying situation.

New controversy in West Bengal politics

After this entire incident, a new controversy has started in the politics of West Bengal. In recent times, incidents of public protest against many TMC leaders have come to light. Last week, eggs were also thrown at MP Saugata Roy in his constituency. At many places, protesters have raised slogans of ‘chor-thief’ against the leaders. Now the allegations and counter-allegations between TMC and BJP regarding this matter have intensified, while Abhishek Banerjee has said that he will knock on the doors of both the High Court and the Supreme Court regarding this incident.

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Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee has expressed displeasure over the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur, West Bengal. He has held the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responsible for this attack. By sharing a post on social media platform X, he has even called BJP a murderer.

In his X post, he has written only one line while re-sharing the video post shared from the official handle of TMC. He wrote, ‘Rulers became murderers… Shame on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).’

RULERS BECAME KILLERS- shame on you BJP https://t.co/DHNsnDAc9a

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 30, 2026

Mamta Banerjee reached the hospital to meet Abhishek Banerjee

At the same time, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee reached Apollo Hospital in Kolkata on Saturday (May 30, 2026) evening to meet her nephew and party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who was injured in the Sonarpur attack, where Abhishek Banerjee is undergoing treatment.

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC Chairperson Mamata Banerjee arrives at Apollo hospital, where her nephew and party MP Abhishek Banerjee is currently undergoing treatment after he was attacked in Sonarpur today.

(Video source: TMC) pic.twitter.com/7PAxilZd53

— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2026

What did TMC say about the attack on Abhishek Banerjee?

Trinamool Congress (TMC) shared a video post of the attack on party leader Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur on its official In the caption of the post, the party wrote, ‘Stick to his words, Abhishek Banerjee refused to abandon the bereaved family of Sanju Karmakar.’

Staying true to his word, Shri @abhishekaitc REFUSED TO ABANDON the grieving family of Sanju Karmakar.

Even after a vicious attack by @BJP4Bengal-backed miscreants, our National General Secretary chose not to turn back. Instead, he stood beside a family devastated by an… pic.twitter.com/L11oo92AzQ

— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) May 30, 2026

The party said, ‘Despite the violent attack by BJP-backed miscreants, our National General Secretary did not choose the path of retreat. Instead, they stood by the family, devastated by an unimaginable loss allegedly inflicted by BJP-backed goons. This is the difference between politics inspired by compassion and politics inspired by hatred.

TMC targets CM Shubhendu Adhikari

Targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Subhendu Adhikari, the party said, ‘Shubhendu Adhikari, today’s events have once again exposed the politics that you lead. A politics which is based on intimidation, violence and revenge.

Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attack on Abhishek Banerjee

Strongly condemn the shocking attack on MP Shri Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur, as he went to meet the families affected by post-poll violence in the state.

The deliberate lack of adequate police protection for a prominent Opposition leader speaks volumes about the BJP’s…

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 30, 2026

At the same time, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge has strongly condemned the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. He wrote in his X post, ‘I strongly condemn the shocking attack on MP Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur. He had gone to meet the families affected by the post-poll violence in the state. Not providing adequate police protection to a prominent opposition leader exposes the BJP’s politics of revenge and harassment.

Kharge further said, ‘The Government of West Bengal and the Government of India should ensure the security of all opposition leaders and take immediate steps to stop such attacks. Political differences can never justify any kind of violence.

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