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Mamata slams BJP over home attack
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of attacking her nephew's home and disrupting Kali Puja.
In brief
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of attacking her nephew's home and disrupting Kali Puja. Mamata Banerjee condemned BJP for allegedly attacking her nephew Abhishek Banerjee's residence and interfering with Kali Puja celebrations in Kolkata. Originally reported by Indiatoday.
Attack on Abhishek Banerjee's home
Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of attacking her nephew's home and disrupting Kali Puja celebrations in Kolkata.
“You want to bring in bulldozers? Go ahead. Run them over us, over our bodies. Bring as many bulldozers as you want. I am standing right here.”
Abhishek Banerjee's allegations
Abhishek Banerjee claimed BJP-backed goons attacked his residence on Kalighat Road around 2 am following a clash with TMC supporters.
“After two days of continuous recce, this is how BJP hooligans attacked my house at 2 AM today.”
Kali Puja disruptions
Mamata Banerjee alleged BJP revoked permissions for traditional Kali Puja celebrations while allowing a new one on the main road.
“This is completely illegal. Look at the club in our area; they wouldn't let us carry on with our activities all night long.”
Local clubs affected
Local Kali Puja clubs were prevented from holding celebrations after BJP allegedly disrupted their activities.
“The local clubs have been organising Kali Puja celebrations in this area for years. But this time, the BJP is trying to disrupt them.”
INDIA bloc targeting
Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of targeting her party workers for supporting the INDIA bloc.
“They target us because we stand with the INDIA bloc. What do they expect? That they will oppress people and we will remain silent?”
The essence
Mamata Banerjee condemned BJP for allegedly attacking her nephew Abhishek Banerjee's residence and interfering with Kali Puja celebrations in Kolkata.
