West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, have expressed concerns for their safety, accusing the BJP of targeting them. This follows a statement by the Leader of Opposition about an imminent explosion in West Bengal politics. Kolkata Police arrested a man named Rajaram Rege, who allegedly conducted a reconnaissance of Abhishek Banerjee's residence and is linked to 26/11 attack accused David Headley. The police described the incident as part of a 'deep conspiracy'. Mamata Banerjee also referred to an alleged assassination attempt, suggesting that political adversaries within the BJP might resort to violence.
#WATCH | On the alleged assassination attempt on TMC MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says "One of the Gaddars (traitors) in the BJP said that a bomb will be exploded. If you have a grudge against me you can kill me by a bomb.… https://t.co/32PDyITOO7
'Foiled' terror plot, apprehended a suspect who conducted a recce of TMC's Abhishek Banerjee's residence: Kolkata Police The suspect has been identified as Rajaram Rege & is allegedly linked to the 26/11 attack accused David Headley. TMC is calling this a deep conspiracy… https://t.co/5naie3E1Uz
After #MamataBanerjee's 'not safe' claim, man arrested for doing ‘recce’ of #AbhishekBanerjee's house https://t.co/eBUTrhKZKx https://t.co/XmicwTymf0
A day after the Leader of Opposition said that an explosion in the politics of #WestBengal was imminent, West Bengal Chief Minister #MamataBanerjee alleged on Sunday that the #BJP is targeting her and her nephew. @shivsahays reports. https://t.co/rDBk3XYw9n
Mamata Banerjee says BJP targeting her, nephew Abhishek: 'We don't feel safe' #MamataBanerjee https://t.co/QoClI4US7z
#MamataBanerjee says BJP targeting her, nephew Abhishek: 'We don't feel safe' https://t.co/xgPACQkHzH