Abhishek Banerjee alleges 7th attempt on his life after BJP-TMC clashes outside Kalighat home
Synopsis
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee turned 39 to find alleged BJP workers outside his Kalighat home, shouting slogans and triggering stone-pelting clashes at 2.30 a.m. He called it the seventh attempt on his life in six months, launched a midnight sit-in, and publicly accused both the BJP and the judiciary of enabling political violence in West Bengal.
Key Takeaways
Abhishek Banerjee , TMC's Diamond Harbour MP, alleged a targeted attack on his Kalighat residence in Kolkata during the intervening night of Friday–Saturday, 7 November .
Clashes between allegedly rival BJP and TMC workers erupted in phases between 2.30 a.m. and 3.30 a.m. , with stone pelting and scuffles reported.
Banerjee called it the seventh attempt on his life in the last six months and alleged BJP workers also ransacked a nearby TMC party office.
Police deployed a large contingent and used baton charges to disperse both groups; several people from both sides were reportedly injured.
Banerjee staged a sit-in protest outside his house and argued with on-duty officers before returning indoors at around 6.30 a.m.
In a social media post, he criticised the BJP , the police , and the judiciary for alleged inaction on repeated attacks.
All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee alleged on Saturday, 7 November that BJP supporters launched a coordinated attack outside his Kalighat residence in Kolkata during his 39th birthday celebrations, calling it the seventh attempt on his life in six months. Late-night clashes between allegedly rival BJP and TMC workers erupted in phases between 2.30 a.m. and 3.30 a.m., drawing a large police contingent that resorted to baton charges to restore order.
How the Clashes Unfolded
TMC workers and supporters had gathered outside the Diamond Harbour MP's Kalighat home after midnight on Friday to mark his birthday. According to reports, BJP workers arrived at around 2.30 a.m. and began shouting slogans of 'thief, thief.' TMC supporters alleged that birthday banners, cutouts, and pictures of Banerjee were torn down by the BJP workers. When TMC supporters attempted to intervene, an argument escalated into scuffles and stone pelting.
Abhishek's Allegations and Sit-In Protest
Banerjee emerged from his house to meet injured supporters and said, 'There is a plot to attack and kill me.' He subsequently launched a sit-in protest outside his residence. When on-duty police officers urged him to move inside citing the risk of further tension, he reportedly entered into an argument with them. He eventually returned indoors at around 6.30 a.m. on Saturday after police intervention.
He also alleged that BJP workers ransacked a nearby party office belonging to TMC during the overnight disturbance.
What Banerjee Said on Social Media
In a strongly worded social media post, Banerjee wrote: 'After two days of continuous recce, this is how BJP hooligans attacked my house at 2 a.m. today. Watch the footage and see for yourself. If this is what can happen to an elected Member of Parliament, imagine the plight of the common man in West Bengal.' He attached pictures and a video of the clashes to his post.
He further claimed: 'This is the seventh attempt on my life in the last six months. Yet, there has been no police action and no judicial intervention. Hooligans are running riot across the state because the judiciary continues to turn a blind eye. Thank you, Milords, for remaining mute spectators.'
Police Response and Injuries
According to police sources, several people from both sides sustained injuries in the clashes. A large police contingent was deployed at the scene and had to use baton charges to disperse the two groups. The incident reflects an escalating pattern of political violence in West Bengal, where BJP-TMC confrontations have been a recurring flashpoint, particularly around high-profile political events and figures.
Broader Context
Banerjee, who represents the Diamond Harbour constituency and is widely regarded as a key figure in the TMC hierarchy, has been at the centre of several politically charged episodes in recent months. This latest incident comes amid an already tense political climate in West Bengal, with both parties trading accusations over violence. The BJP has yet to issue a formal response to Banerjee's allegations. How law enforcement proceeds — given the MP's public criticism of police inaction — will be closely watched in the days ahead.
Point of View
And neither the police nor the courts have publicly confirmed this pattern. His public targeting of the judiciary is a sharp escalation, suggesting the TMC leadership is pivoting from administrative pressure to a broader narrative of institutional failure in West Bengal. The timing — a birthday gathering turned violent at 2.30 a.m. — raises questions about intelligence failures on both sides. Without a credible, impartial probe, each such incident hardens partisan positions and deepens the culture of political impunity that has long plagued the state.
NationPress
7 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened outside Abhishek Banerjee's house on 7 November?
Late-night clashes broke out between allegedly rival BJP and TMC workers outside the Kalighat residence of Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee during his 39th birthday celebrations, with scuffles and stone pelting reported between 2.30 a.m. and 3.30 a.m. Police used baton charges to disperse the groups, and several people from both sides were reportedly injured.
What did Abhishek Banerjee allege about the attack?
Banerjee alleged that BJP workers arrived at his home after a two-day 'recce,' tore down his birthday banners, and triggered the violence. He called it the seventh attempt on his life in six months and accused both the BJP and the judiciary of enabling political violence in West Bengal.
How did the police respond to the clashes?
A large police contingent was deployed at the scene and resorted to baton charges to disperse the two groups. On-duty officers also asked Banerjee to move indoors to prevent further escalation, which led to an argument between him and the police. Banerjee returned inside at around 6.30 a.m. after police intervention.
What did Abhishek Banerjee say on social media?
In a social media post, Banerjee wrote that 'BJP hooligans' attacked his house at 2 a.m. after two days of surveillance and criticised the police and judiciary for inaction. He attached photographs and video of the clashes to his post and questioned how an elected MP's home could be targeted without consequence.
Who is Abhishek Banerjee?
Abhishek Banerjee is the Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member from the Diamond Harbour constituency in West Bengal. He is widely regarded as a key figure in the TMC's leadership structure and has frequently been at the centre of BJP-TMC political confrontations in the state.
