NEW DELHI: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday led a sit-in protest in Kolkata over alleged attacks on party leaders, including nephew Abhishek Banerjee. This comes a day after police denied permission to the West Bengal opposition party to hold any protest.Addressing the people, Mamata accused the BJP of “rigging counting in 177 of 294 assembly seats to win Bengal elections”.”TMC leaders are being threatened in Bengal by cops,” she further said.Mamata has dared the Bharatiya Janata Party to “arrest her if they want”, adding that she would go to Delhi if not allowed to protest in Kolkata. Watch Mamata Faces Fresh Challenge As TMC MLAs Rally Behind Rebel Ritabrata Banerjee | WatchHuge crowd has gathered at the spot, including party MP Kalyan Banerjee.“The police are trying to break a political party. If you don’t let me protest democratically here, I will go to Delhi. We have an INDIA bloc meeting as well,” Mamata had said on Monday.“You have targeted Bengal and made us lose through SIR and logical discrepancies. In 177 constituencies, polls were rigged and machines were hacked. I am a sufferer myself. I was forced out of the counting centre when I was winning by 13,000 votes,” she added.Abhishek Banerjee was attacked by protesters in Sonarpur on Kolkata’s southern outskirts last week and was also served a CID summons in connection with a fake-signature investigation.The 38-year-old MP was allegedly chased, heckled and physically assaulted by a crowd while on his way to visit the family of a TMC worker killed in post-poll violence in Sonarpur. Protesters reportedly shouted slogans of “chor, chor” (thief, thief), hurled eggs, stones and slippers, and tore his shirt. During the roughly 10-minute confrontation, he was punched and slapped, and his spectacles were broken.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMamata Banerjee Announces Protest Despite Police Denial, Alleges BJP Plot Against TMCAfter Poll Setback, Annamalai’s Exit Buzz Grows Amid New Party SpeculationShinde, Uddhav Camps See BJP As Bigger Threat, Calls For Sena Reunion GrowCentre Revises Foreigner Registration Rules, Tightens Stay Extension ProcessThe Untold Story Of The CIA, The T-72 Tank And Delhi Gymkhana ClubUS Immigration Crackdown: 30 Indian Truckers Arrested In Operation Checkmate’We Reached 207 Without Imports’: Bengal BJP Shuts Door On TMC Leaders Ahead Of 2026 PollsMamata Faces Fresh Challenge As TMC MLAs Rally Behind Rebel Ritabrata Banerjee | WatchCentre Can Take Back Leased Land For Public Interest, Says Khattar; Delhi Plan Soon?Shashi Tharoor Calls Full Vande Mataram Rendition At Official Events An “Unnecessary Imposition”123Photostories6 types of high-protein parathas for a healthy and light summer lunchSonakshi Sinha swears by this easy homemade curl hack taught to her by her Saasu Maa5 countries across the world that are free of snakesSerena Williams returns after 4 years at 44: Comeback, marriage to Alexis Ohanian, and life beyond tennisIs refined sugar the new tobacco? Why doctors are comparing everyday sugar consumption to smoking habits5 subtle signs Lord Hanuman may be guiding and protecting youFrom KL Rahul to Sunil Chhetri: 5 athletes who own luxurious homes in BengaluruShah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli, and more: 6 inspiring life lessons from global icons every child should learn earlyWhen friends become snakes in relationships: 5 signs to watch out forLong before self-love became a trend, Sushmita Sen practiced it: 5 traits that continue to inspire young women123Hot PicksSrinagar airportTN private schoolsShanimol OsmanCUET UG admit cardSouth Korea stock marketITR filing FY 2025-26Dave FijiTop TrendingPunjab Student SuicideDelhi ITO FireWWE Clash Results and HighlightsDelhi Mukundpur LPG BlastRUHS CUET 2026 resultSupreme CourtIPL Awards Full ListBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTAJIPMAT 2026 admit card
NEW DELHI: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday led a sit-in protest in Kolkata over alleged attacks on party leaders, including nephew Abhishek Banerjee. This comes a day after police denied permission to the West Bengal opposition party to hold any protest.Addressing the people, Mamata accused the BJP of “rigging counting in 177 of 294 assembly seats to win Bengal elections”.“TMC leaders are being threatened in Bengal by cops,” she further said.Mamata has dared the Bharatiya Janata Party to “arrest her if they want”, adding that she would go to Delhi if not allowed to protest in Kolkata. Huge crowd has gathered at the spot, including party MP Kalyan Banerjee.“The police are trying to break a political party. If you don’t let me protest democratically here, I will go to Delhi. We have an INDIA bloc meeting as well,” Mamata had said on Monday.“You have targeted Bengal and made us lose through SIR and logical discrepancies. In 177 constituencies, polls were rigged and machines were hacked. I am a sufferer myself. I was forced out of the counting centre when I was winning by 13,000 votes,” she added.Abhishek Banerjee was attacked by protesters in Sonarpur on Kolkata’s southern outskirts last week and was also served a CID summons in connection with a fake-signature investigation.The 38-year-old MP was allegedly chased, heckled and physically assaulted by a crowd while on his way to visit the family of a TMC worker killed in post-poll violence in Sonarpur. Protesters reportedly shouted slogans of “chor, chor” (thief, thief), hurled eggs, stones and slippers, and tore his shirt. During the roughly 10-minute confrontation, he was punched and slapped, and his spectacles were broken.
