TMC's Derek O'Brien questions Amit Shah on Bengal security after Abhishek Banerjee attacked

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien has raised serious questions about the security situation in West Bengal following an alleged mob attack on party leader Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee, a Lok Sabha MP and the leader of the second-largest opposition party, was reportedly roughed up by locals while visiting the family of a person killed in post-poll violence in Sonarpur. Stones, shoes, and eggs were hurled at Banerjee, with assailants shouting slogans like 'thief, thief.' O'Brien took to social media to question the authorities, asking, "What is happening now in Bengal?" He further demanded an explanation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, specifically inquiring about the withdrawal of Banerjee's security on the day of vote counting. "Why was security withdrawn on the day of counting? Let the Home Minister answer," O'Brien posted. TMC leaders have alleged that the protest was politically motivated, accusing the BJP of engineering the attack to disrupt Banerjee's visit to console the bereaved family. Police confirmed that Banerjee was roughed up by alleged locals during his visit.

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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 Why was security withdrawn on the day of counting?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.