‘What is happening now in Bengal?’ Derek O’Brien questions security, seeks answers from HM after Abhishek faces violent protests

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee faced protests and an alleged physical assault during a visit to Sonarpur on Saturday, with demonstrators hurling eggs, raising slogans against him and surrounding his convoy.

Following the incident, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien questioned the security arrangements, alleging that Banerjee's life was put at risk and asking why his security had been withdrawn on the day of counting.

Taking to social media, O'Brien claimed that Banerjee had gone to meet the family of a person allegedly killed in post-poll violence when the incident occurred.

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"WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW IN BENGAL The Lok Sabha Leader of the second largest Opposition party @AITCofficial went to visit the family of a person murdered by BJP in post poll violence. @abhishekaitc was lynched and attacked by a few BJP supporters. Life at risk. Where are the police ? Why was security withdrawn on the day of counting ? Let the Home Minister answer," O'Brien wrote.

Protests greet Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur

Earlier in the day, Abhishek Banerjee faced protests as he entered Sonarpur. Demonstrators surrounded him, raised slogans calling him a "thief" and hurled eggs during the protest.

He was on his way to visit the home of a party worker who was allegedly attacked. Protesters also showed black flags near Kamalgazi as his convoy moved through the area.

Vehicle blocked, assault allegations emerge

The situation escalated when Banerjee reached the locality where the party worker lived. His vehicle was reportedly stopped by protesters, forcing him to get out and attempt to continue his journey on a motorcycle.

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Amid the commotion, allegations emerged that Banerjee was physically assaulted by people from the crowd. Reports also claimed that his shirt was torn during the incident.

With tensions running high, security personnel reportedly made him wear a helmet as a precaution while moving through the area.

The incident has sparked a fresh political confrontation, with the Trinamool Congress accusing BJP supporters of carrying out the attack and raising questions over the security arrangements during Banerjee's visit.