Run bulldozer over me: Mamata slams BJP over attack on Abhishek Banerjee's home
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Mamata Banerjee challenged the BJP after visiting Abhishek Banerjee following the attack on his residence. Her bulldozer remark also underscored allegations of disruptions to Kali Puja celebrations in Kalighat.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit out at the BJP government over the attack on her nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s residence and alleged disruptions to Kali Puja celebrations in Kolkata’s Kalighat.
Speaking to the press after visiting Abhishek, Mamata said, “How many bulldozers do you have? Come, I am standing right in front of you. Run the bulldozers over my body, my chest. I want to see how courageous you are.”
The development came hours after Abhishek Banerjee alleged that BJP-backed goons attacked his residence on Kalighat Road around 2 am following a clash with supporters of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction. He described the incident as a life-threatening attack.
"After two days of continuous recce, this is how BJP hooligans attacked my house at 2 AM today. Watch the footage and see for yourself.
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