West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slapped a Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker during a protest march in Kolkata on Wednesday, as captured in a widely circulated video. The incident occurred during a rally against the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur.
Clashes Erupt During Protest March
The TMC-led protest march, which began at Ballygunge Phari and ended at Hazra More, was disrupted by BJP workers who raised slogans and attempted to set up human barricades along the route. The confrontation escalated into fist fights between workers from both parties, prompting police to intervene with a baton charge.
The video of Banerjee slapping the TMC worker shows the chief minister losing her temper as the worker attempted to manage the crowd and clear a path for her. The incident has sparked criticism from BJP MP Raju Bista, who condemned Banerjee's actions on social media.
Allegations of Planned Rampage
Banerjee alleged that the BJP carried out a "planned rampage" during the protest, assaulting TMC workers and men and women alike, with the city police failing to intervene effectively. The TMC chief led the protest march after securing permission from the Calcutta High Court.
The incident has heightened tensions between the TMC and BJP in West Bengal, with both parties trading allegations and criticism. As the situation continues to unfold, observers are watching for further developments in the state's volatile political landscape.
- Protest march led by Mamata Banerjee against rape-murder of 11-year-old girl in Baruipur
- BJP workers disrupted the rally, leading to clashes and police intervention
- Video shows Banerjee slapping TMC worker who was attempting to manage the crowd
