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While Adhikari claimed the attack was carried out by ‘TMC goons’, Trinamool Congress spokespersons suggested that the BJP is attempting to create a ‘narrative of victimhood’<\/h2>\n
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The political atmosphere in West Bengal grew increasingly volatile on Saturday, following an alleged attack on the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari<\/a>, in Paschim Medinipur district. Posting a video on social media site X, Adhikari claimed that his convoy was \u201cviciously attacked” by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers at approximately 8.20 pm while he was returning from a political engagement in Purulia. The incident occurred near Chandrakona Road, sparking immediate protests and a high-stakes standoff between BJP supporters and local law enforcement.<\/p>\n

Detailing the encounter, Adhikari alleged that the attackers used sticks and bamboo to strike his vehicle as it crossed a busy intersection. He further accused the West Bengal Police of acting as \u201cmute spectators”, claiming that the assault took place in the presence of security personnel who failed to intervene. Describing the event as a \u201clawless dictatorship”, the BJP heavyweight argued that the attack was a sign of the ruling party\u2019s desperation in the face of rising public discontent ahead of the assembly elections.<\/p>\n

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Tonight approximately around 8:20 PM, while I was returning from Purulia, at Chandrakona Road; Paschim Medinipur district, I was viciously attacked by TMC goons.These cowards, emboldened by the Mamata Banerjee regime\u2019s culture of violence and impunity, attacked me right in the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/caM0JshS4y<\/a>\u2014 Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Following the confrontation, Adhikari entered the Chandrakona Police Station and staged a dharna, sitting on the floor of the station to demand the immediate arrest of the perpetrators. Visuals from the scene showed a heavy police presence as BJP workers gathered outside the station, raising slogans against the Mamata Banerjee-led government. Adhikari maintained that he would not \u201cbudge” from the station until a First Information Report (FIR) was registered and accountability was enforced against those he termed \u201cTMC goons”.<\/p>\n

The Trinamool Congress has largely dismissed the allegations, with local leaders characterising the incident as an expression of \u201cpublic anger” rather than an organised party attack. TMC spokespersons suggested that the BJP is attempting to create a \u201cnarrative of victimhood” to stay relevant amid a lack of grassroots support. This incident is the latest in a series of violent clashes between the two parties, following a similar alleged attack on Adhikari\u2019s convoy in Cooch Behar in late 2025.<\/p>\n

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