Mamata Banerjee Faces Protests During Visit in North 24 Parganas

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced intense protests during her visit to North 24 Parganas, where demonstrators accused her of theft and threw mud at her vehicle. Banerjee claimed the attack was a premeditated conspiracy, highlighting a lack of security despite prior notification to the police. The incident has sparked significant controversy, with protesters asserting that she incited unrest in a peaceful area. This clash raises questions about political tensions in the region and the safety of public figures.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 9, 2026, 16:08 IST

Protests Erupt Against Former Chief Minister

On Sunday, Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, encountered significant opposition in North 24 Parganas. While she was en route to the home of a deceased TMC worker, protesters shouted accusations of theft against her. Reports indicate that mud was also thrown at her vehicle during this incident.

Demonstrators Confront Banerjee's Vehicle

The confrontation took place in the Bijpur area. As Banerjee was heading to meet the family of the deceased party worker, a group of demonstrators surrounded her car and began chanting slogans. It is noteworthy that the TMC worker had died after falling ill while in police custody.

Banerjee Claims Attack Was Pre-Planned

Following the incident, Banerjee spoke to reporters, stating, "Stones, shoes, and mud were thrown at my car. This is a calculated conspiracy against me. I had informed the police about my visit in advance, yet there were no adequate security measures in place. Anti-social elements have taken control of West Bengal."

Severe Allegations from Banerjee

#WATCH | Barrackpore: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says, "Large stones were hurled at my car by anti-social elements, right in front of the police. The attack on the vehicle was so severe that if the windows had been open, my head would have been split open.… pic.twitter.com/PIdFM1Oxcr

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Protesters Accuse Banerjee of Creating Disturbance

Conversely, the protesters claimed that Banerjee had come to a peaceful area to unnecessarily incite unrest. Their anger led to a strong opposition to her visit, resulting in loud protests against her.