Abhishek Banerjee named in fresh Diamond Harbour complaint over 2020 BJP attack
Synopsis
Nearly five years after an alleged attack on a BJP programme in Diamond Harbour, a fresh complaint naming TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and 78 others has been filed — with the BJP now arguing that political influence buried the original investigation. The timing, after a shift in state political dynamics, signals the complaint is as much about accountability as it is about electoral pressure.
Key Takeaways
BJP leader Abhijit Das filed a fresh complaint at Diamond Harbour police station on 13 August 2025 .
The complaint names 79 people , including TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and his aide Sumit Roy .
The alleged attack occurred on 6 October 2020 , targeting a BJP political programme in South 24 Parganas .
Samik Bhattacharya's car was reportedly vandalised and several BJP workers were allegedly injured in the incident.
Das alleged the original police probe was derailed by political influence and demanded an impartial reinvestigation.
Das has previously filed multiple complaints against Banerjee over his 'Sebaashray' medical camp, alleging corruption.
A fresh police complaint has been filed against Diamond Harbour Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee at the Diamond Harbour police station in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, over an alleged attack on a BJP political programme on 6 October 2020. The complaint, submitted on Thursday, 13 August 2025, names a total of 79 people, including Banerjee and his executive assistant Sumit Roy.
What the Complaint Alleges
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Abhijit Das, also known as Bobby, filed the written complaint, alleging that BJP workers and supporters were attacked while attending a political programme in Diamond Harbour nearly five years ago. According to the complaint, an attempt was made to fatally attack then-West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya, whose car was also reportedly vandalised during the incident. Several BJP workers and supporters were allegedly injured in the attack.
Das stated: 'While we were going to a political programme, our (State BJP President) Samik Bhattacharya's car was attacked and vandalised. Several BJP workers and supporters were injured in that incident. The incident cannot be seen just as a political clash. It is also necessary to investigate whether there was a larger conspiracy behind it. Therefore, I have filed a complaint against a total of 79 people, including Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee and his close aide Sumit Roy.'
Why a Fresh Complaint After Nearly Five Years
Das alleged that despite a police investigation following the 2020 incident, no substantive action was taken against those accused. He claimed the probe 'did not progress in the right direction due to political influence' and questioned the conduct of the police at the time. The BJP leader contended that justice has not been delivered to the victims even after years, and that the change in political power in the state has now provided an opportunity to revisit the case.
BJP's Demands
After filing the complaint, Das demanded an impartial investigation free from political pressure. He said: 'The incident should be investigated without any political pressure and the role of those named in the complaint should be investigated.' He also called for legal action against those found culpable if the investigation substantiates the allegations.
Pattern of Complaints Against Abhishek Banerjee
This is not the first complaint Das has filed against Abhishek Banerjee at the Diamond Harbour police station. The BJP leader has previously lodged several complaints against the TMC MP, alleging corruption and financial irregularities linked to Banerjee's medical camp initiative called 'Sebaashray'. The fresh complaint adds to a growing legal file against one of the TMC's most prominent leaders, and comes at a politically sensitive moment for the party in West Bengal. Whether the police will act differently this time — and on what timeline — remains to be seen.
Point of View
The underlying allegation — that a sitting MP's aide was among 79 people named in connection with an attack on a rival party's state president — is serious enough to warrant scrutiny on its own merits. The BJP's pattern of stacking complaints against Banerjee in Diamond Harbour, from Sebaashray to this 2020 case, suggests a coordinated legal-political strategy. The credibility of that strategy will depend entirely on whether the police now act independently — or are seen as swapping one form of political pressure for another.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fresh complaint filed against Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour?
BJP leader Abhijit Das filed a written complaint at Diamond Harbour police station on 13 August 2025, naming TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and 78 others over an alleged attack on a BJP political programme on 6 October 2020. The complaint alleges that Samik Bhattacharya's car was vandalised and several BJP workers were injured in the incident.
Why was the complaint filed nearly five years after the alleged 2020 attack?
According to BJP leader Abhijit Das, the original police investigation was allegedly derailed by political influence, with no substantive action taken against the accused. He stated that the change in political power in West Bengal has now created conditions for an impartial reinvestigation.
Who are the key people named in the complaint?
The complaint names a total of 79 people, including Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress and his executive assistant Sumit Roy, among others.
What happened during the alleged 6 October 2020 attack?
According to the complaint, BJP workers and supporters were attacked while attending a political programme in Diamond Harbour. West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya was allegedly targeted, his car was vandalised, and several BJP workers were reportedly injured in the incident.
Has Abhijit Das filed complaints against Abhishek Banerjee before?
Yes. Das has previously lodged multiple complaints against Banerjee at the Diamond Harbour police station, alleging corruption and financial irregularities related to the TMC MP's medical camp initiative called 'Sebaashray'. The 2020 attack complaint is the latest in a series of legal actions.
