Abhishek Banerjee: 'Won't bow down even if house is demolished'
Synopsis
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation — still under TMC control — has served notices on 17 properties linked to TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, even as the BJP now leads the state government. Banerjee's vow to 'never bow down' and the party's planned May 21 street protests signal that West Bengal's post-election political battle is far from over.
Key Takeaways
Kolkata Municipal Corporation served notices on 17 properties owned or co-owned by Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata.
Banerjee reportedly said he would 'never bow down' to the BJP -led state government, even if his house were demolished.
He allegedly accused Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari of being 'the main brain' behind the move against him.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation board remains under TMC control, with Firhad Hakim as mayor.
TMC has announced street protests on 21 May near Howrah, Sealdah, and Ballygunge stations against recent bulldozer demolitions.
Re-polling for the Falta Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas is also scheduled for 21 May .
Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday hit back hard after the Kolkata Municipal Corporation served notices on 17 properties owned or co-owned by him in Kolkata, vowing to continue his fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government regardless of consequences. The defiant remarks came at an internal party meeting chaired by Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Abhishek Banerjee's Defiant Stand
'Let them do whatever they like. They can send me notices. They can even demolish my house. But I will never bow down. Come what may, I will continue with my fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party,' Abhishek Banerjee reportedly said at the meeting, which was attended by newly elected party legislators in West Bengal.
The remarks signal a sharp escalation in the political battle between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP following the latter's rise to power in the state.
Attack on Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
According to a sitting TMC legislator who was present, Abhishek Banerjee launched a pointed attack on current Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, alleging he was 'the main brain behind all such conspiracies' against him.
'He said that he had never seen a Chief Minister like the present one. Abhishek Banerjee also said that a person who was once seen taking money on camera is the Chief Minister,' the TMC legislator said.
The Property Notice Row
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation served notices on 17 properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee, a move his party has framed as politically motivated. Notably, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation board remains under TMC control, with four-time party legislator and former West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim continuing as the corporation's mayor — adding a layer of political complexity to the notice-serving exercise.
TMC Street Protests Planned for May 21
The internal meeting also resolved that the Trinamool Congress would take to the streets on 21 May near Howrah, Sealdah, and Ballygunge stations in Kolkata to protest the recent use of bulldozers to demolish allegedly illegal constructions and shops across the city.
The protests are scheduled to coincide with the date of re-polling for the Falta Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district, a detail that is likely to intensify scrutiny of the timing.
What Comes Next
With street demonstrations planned and political rhetoric escalating, the confrontation between TMC and the BJP-led state government is set to intensify in the days ahead. How the administration responds to the protests — and whether further demolition notices are issued — will be closely watched across West Bengal.
Point of View
Timed to coincide with Falta re-polling, suggest TMC is determined to keep its cadre activated. The bulldozer row also mirrors a national BJP playbook, and TMC knows the optics of resistance travel well in Bengal. Whether the confrontation produces legal escalation or stays at the level of political theatre will define the opposition's next chapter in the state.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Kolkata Municipal Corporation serve notices on Abhishek Banerjee's properties?
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation served notices on 17 properties owned or co-owned by Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata. The TMC has characterised the move as politically motivated by the BJP-led state government, though no official reason for the notices has been detailed in available reports.
What did Abhishek Banerjee say in response to the notices?
Abhishek Banerjee reportedly said at a TMC meeting that he would 'never bow down' to the BJP-led state government, adding that authorities could 'even demolish my house' but he would continue fighting the BJP.
Who is Suvendu Adhikari and why was he targeted at the TMC meeting?
Suvendu Adhikari is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal, leading the BJP-led state government. Abhishek Banerjee reportedly accused him of being 'the main brain' behind the property notices and made pointed personal remarks about him at the internal party meeting.
What protests has the TMC planned and when?
The Trinamool Congress has announced street protests on 21 May near Howrah, Sealdah, and Ballygunge stations in Kolkata, opposing the recent use of bulldozers to demolish allegedly illegal constructions and shops across the city.
Is the Kolkata Municipal Corporation under BJP or TMC control?
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation board remains under TMC control, with Firhad Hakim — a four-time TMC legislator and former state minister — continuing as the corporation's mayor, even as the BJP leads the state government.
