00:07The alleged attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during his 30th May visit to Shonarpur has
00:13now escalated into a major political row in West Bengal.
00:25TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack and claimed BJP
00:31leaders later pressured doctors against treating Abhishek.
00:34The controversy escalated further after Mamata Banerjee was reportedly heard berating hospital
00:39authorities.
01:01On 31st May, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the incident saying violence against political
01:07leaders has no place in a democracy.
01:15The BJP, while condemning the attack, denied any involvement.
01:28Abhishek Banerjee visited Shonarpur in South 24 Parganas to meet families affected by recent
01:39political violence.
01:40During the visit, videos showed people throwing eggs, shoes and stones at his convoy while some
01:46protesters were also seen attempting to confront him physically.
01:49By the morning of 31st May, 5 people were arrested and 2 detained in connection to the assault.
01:54the
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