A Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader in West Bengal, Sayantika Banerjee, was reportedly attacked by members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bankura’s Joypur area on Monday. Banerjee’s convoy was damaged, including the pilot car accompanying her. Details of the incident are yet to be confirmed.
This follows an attack on the vehicle of State Minister Birbaha Hansda in May. Members of the Kurmi community allegedly pelted stones at a convoy that included senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, injuring Hansda and breaking her car’s windshield. In response, Hansda vowed to take answers from each and every Kurmi leader about the incident, stating that the party would visit each member if they did not come forward.
Such incidents are not uncommon in West Bengal, where political violence has been a long-standing issue. As assembly elections approach, tensions are expected to rise between the ruling TMC and opposition BJP, with each party accusing the other of violence and intimidation. However, it is crucial for political parties to maintain restraint and avoid confrontations that may lead to further unrest and loss of life.
