Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Banerjee names newborn, aids BJP workers
Abhishek Banerjee, a leader from the TMC party, visited a hospital in Rampurhat to meet Sunali Khatun, who had just given birth to a baby boy.
Sunali and her family had been sent to Bangladesh by the Delhi Police a few months ago because they were suspected of being illegal migrants.
The Supreme Court ordered Sunali and her eight-year-old son to return to India.
Sunali's family asked Abhishek Banerjee to name the newborn baby.
He named the baby 'Apon,' which means 'our own.'
Abhishek Banerjee said that the baby was named 'Apon' because the central government had made them feel distant, but now they are considered their own.
He also mentioned that they will continue to help the family and bring back Sunali's husband, Danish Sheikh, who is still in Bangladesh.
Additionally, Abhishek Banerjee met the families of two BJP workers who were arrested in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi as alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators.
He criticized the BJP for not supporting these workers and questioned the responsibility of BJP leaders towards their constituents.
TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee named Sunali Khatun's newborn son 'Apon' (our own).
Sunali Khatun and her eight-year-old son were repatriated from Bangladesh after the Supreme Court ordered their return.
Sunali's family requested Abhishek Banerjee to name the baby due to his help in their repatriation.
Abhishek Banerjee met the families of two BJP workers arrested in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi as alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators.
Banerjee criticized the BJP for not supporting the jailed workers and questioned the responsibility of BJP leaders towards their constituents.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee, Sunali Khatun, Danish Sheikh, Asit Sarkar, Goutam Barman, Sukanta Majumdar
- What
- Abhishek Banerjee named Sunali Khatun's newborn son 'Apon' and met families of jailed BJP workers
- When
- A day after Sunali Khatun gave birth and on Wednesday
- Where
- Rampurhat hospital and South Dinajpur’s Tapan
- Why
- Sunali's family requested him to name the baby due to his help in their repatriation; Banerjee took up the cause of BJP workers jailed in Maharashtra
Trinamool Congress (TMC)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Support for Bengali-speaking individuals
Trinamool Congress (TMC)
TMC claims to support Bengali-speaking individuals and has taken up the cause of those arrested in Maharashtra.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
BJP is accused of not supporting Bengali-speaking individuals, especially those not holding party posts.
Political responsibility
Trinamool Congress (TMC)
TMC argues that BJP leaders should be responsible for all constituents, not just party officials.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
BJP is accused of neglecting the welfare of non-party members.
- Person
- Abhishek Banerjee
- Action
- Named Sunali Khatun's newborn son 'Apon' and met families of jailed BJP workers
- Location
- Rampurhat hospital and South Dinajpur’s Tapan
- Reason
- Sunali's family requested him to name the baby; Banerjee took up the cause of BJP workers jailed in Maharashtra
- Context
- Sunali and her family were repatriated from Bangladesh; BJP workers were arrested as alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators
- Current Status
- Sunali's husband, Danish Sheikh, is still in Bangladesh; BJP workers Asit Sarkar and Goutam Barman were released
- Legal Action
- Supreme Court ordered Sunali's return; Maharashtra police arrested BJP workers
- Political Context
- Abhishek Banerjee is TMC general secretary; Sukanta Majumdar is a BJP leader
Sources
TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee names Sunali’s newborn son Apon
Abhishek Banerjee calls on Sunali Khatun and names her son Apon after her repatriation
Abhishek Banerjee takes up cause of BJP workers jailed in Maharashtra, questions MP Sukanta Majumdar
