Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee was attacked by a group of people in Sonarpur South, West Bengal on Saturday. He was on his way to meet families affected by the post-poll violence when some unidentified people threw stones, eggs and shoes at him. This incident occurred in South 24 Parganas district. Abhishek has held BJP responsible for this attack. Opposition parties have also reacted to the incident; The Congress party said the government must ensure the safety of opposition leaders, and stressed that political differences can never justify violence. Apart from this, Akhilesh Yadav has also reacted on this matter.
By carrying out a deadly attack on the important leader of Trinamool Congress Shri Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal, the anarchist BJP government of Bengal has proved that BJP cannot do anything other than hate-filled negative violent politics. Lack of police presence even in such a sensitive environment is a big…
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) May 30, 2026
Meanwhile, according to eyewitnesses, a group of unidentified people started shouting “Thief! Thief!” They raised slogans, threw deadly objects at the TMC MP and tried to physically attack him. Police have confirmed the incident, although no arrests have been made so far. Following the attack, opposition leaders across the country have targeted both the BJP government of West Bengal and the central government.
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
Following the attack, TMC issued a statement saying, “Even after this deadly attack by BJP-backed goons, our National General Secretary did not back down. Instead, he stood strong with the family who is heartbroken by the unimaginable trauma inflicted by the alleged BJP-backed goons.”
**Kharge accused BJP**
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote on social media platform Cannot justify violence.” Akhilesh Yadav also attacked.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has also given a strong reaction; Writing on
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 lack of police security even in such a sensitive environment points towards a bigger conspiracy. This is highly condemnable!” Political activities have intensified after these statements by opposition leaders. Trinamool Congress has alleged that the attack was well-planned and the local administration was also involved in it. Meanwhile, the BJP government of West Bengal has not yet given any official reaction on the matter.