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Political violence and intimidation in West Bengal

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On September 26, 2026, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh was targeted in two separate attacks within 18 hours. The first occurred in Hooghly, where a mob allegedly used stones, bricks, eggs, and iron rods to strike his vehicle. The second took place in Kolkata’s Phoolbagan area, where Ghosh claimed armed individuals on motorcycles used a hammer to smash his car windows in an attempt to drag him out. Ghosh subsequently approached the Calcutta High Court seeking urgent protection. While TMC leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, alleged these were “pre-planned attack[s] by BJP-backed miscreants,” BJP spokesperson Debjit Sarkar suggested the incidents might stem from internal TMC factional rivalries. West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh denied BJP involvement, suggesting the claims were an attempt to gain media attention. Tensions escalated in October following an alleged attack and death threats against Baruipur Purba MLA Bibhas Sardar. Additionally, a security incident occurred near Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence involving 38-year-old Anusuya Saha. While TMC leaders raised concerns over a potential conspiracy and a breach of Z-plus security, Kolkata Police characterized the event as a “quarrel” or “altercation” rather than a knife attack. By late October, Banerjee accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence ~~voters, alleging~~ voters. She alleged that government ~~officials~~ officials, including district magistrates and police superintendents, are being utilized to threaten citizens and ~~that~~ suppress opposition. Banerjee further claimed the state government is providing legal resources to BJP supporters while obstructing TMC ~~workers face systemic~~ workers, and reported increased police ~~harassment.~~ atrocities against party members.

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