State minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Shashi Panja's house in Girish Park, next to the Metro station, was reportedly attacked by BJP supporters on their way to the Brigade Parade ground on Saturday afternoon.
"BJP goons who are heading towards Brigade today are carrying bricks, glass bottles, bombs and similar items in the buses they are travelling in. They are going to the Brigade rally with outsiders and hired goons. My house, which is located on Girish Park Main Road, has also been attacked," she informed mediapersons.
#WATCH | Kolkata: State Minister and TMC leader Dr Shashi Panja says, "More than 50 TMC workers are injured. I was pushed inside because a massive stone was hurled towards me. BJP people are goons. These people are murderers. They saw the "Boycott BJP" banner, tore it down, pic.twitter.com/TYkYbQ0TlX
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News agency ANI quoted the minister as saying, "More than 50 TMC workers are injured. I was pushed inside because a massive stone was hurled towards me. BJP people are goons. These people are murderers. They saw the "Boycott BJP" banner, tore it down, assaulted Trinamool Congress supporters, and did stone-pelting...Even the police personnel have sustained injuries. The manner in which this hooliganism unfolded in Kolkata today is unprecedented; such lawlessness simply does not occur in Bengal. These people are murderers..."
The OC of Bowbazar Police Station was also injured after being hit by a brick thrown by BJP workers, informed sources.
'Go Back Modi' posters appear across Kolkata
Meanwhile, several posters carrying the message “Go Back Modi” appeared in parts of Kolkata ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the city.
Also Read | ‘Go Back Modi’ posters appear across Kolkata ahead of Brigade rally
The posters were spotted at multiple locations, including areas visible from the Maa Flyover, drawing the attention of commuters on Friday evening. Images circulating on social media showed large banners carrying protest messages placed along prominent roads in the city.
During his visit to the city, PM Modi will launch and lay the foundation stone for several infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 18,680 crore. The visit comes at a time when political activity in West Bengal is intensifying ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
According to an official statement, a major portion of the investment will be directed toward strengthening road infrastructure in the region. Multiple National Highway projects covering more than 420 kilometre will be inaugurated or initiated, with a combined investment of nearly Rs 16,990 crore.
