TMC MP Mitali Bag blames BJP for Goghat car attack, calls it bid to 'scare' her
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mitali Bag on Wednesday, 29 April alleged that the vandalism of her car in Goghat, Hooghly district, was a deliberate attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to intimidate her ahead of the ongoing West Bengal elections. Bag, who represents the Arambagh constituency, sustained injuries in the incident and was subsequently hospitalised.
What Happened in Goghat
Bag's car was reportedly vandalised on Monday while she was travelling to attend an election rally of TMC's national General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The Arambagh MP later appeared in a wheelchair to cast her vote during the second phase of polling in West Bengal — an image that drew significant public attention.
What Mitali Bag Said
Speaking to reporters, Bag directly blamed the BJP for orchestrating the attack.