Archive · 10 Aug 2026
CM Adhikari Assures Mamata Banerjee of Security After Car Attack
Mamata Banerjee used to be the leader of a region in India called West Bengal.
She was driving to meet the family of a worker who had died.
On the way, some people threw shoes, mud, bricks, and stones at her car.
She said she could have been badly hurt if the windows had been open.
She believes that people linked to a political group called the BJP did it.
The new leader of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, says her safety was never neglected.
He asked her to tell the police before she travels anywhere.
Then the police can arrange proper security for her.
He also visited the home of the worker who died.
Both leaders want her to be safe, but they disagree about what happened.
Mamata Banerjee's car was attacked on Sunday while she was on her way to meet the family of deceased Trinamool Congress worker Birju Keot in Halisahar.
Shoes, mud, bricks, and stones were allegedly hurled at her vehicle, and she blamed BJP-backed miscreants for the attack.
Banerjee said she could have suffered a head injury or lost her life if the car windows had been open.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured her there was no negligence in security and promised proper arrangements if she informs police in advance.
Adhikari visited Birju Keot's house in Halisahar and said the local MLA had handled the situation through the police.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- What
- Mamata Banerjee's car was attacked while she traveled to visit the family of a deceased Trinamool Congress worker, prompting the CM to assure her of security.
- When
- The attack occurred on Sunday; CM Adhikari responded on Monday.
- Where
- Halisahar and Kanchrapara in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
- Why
- Banerjee was visiting the family of deceased Trinamool worker Birju Keot; she alleged BJP-backed miscreants attacked her amid protests.
Mamata Banerjee's position
CM Suvendu Adhikari's position
Responsibility for the attack
Mamata Banerjee's position
BJP-backed miscreants attacked her car, and she could have been seriously injured or killed.
CM Suvendu Adhikari's position
The incident stemmed from public outrage over her unannounced visit; the local MLA and police handled the situation.
Adequacy of security
Mamata Banerjee's position
Her security was inadequate, and questions were raised after the attack on her vehicle.
CM Suvendu Adhikari's position
There is no negligence in security; she just needs to inform the police in time so proper arrangements can be made.
- Object of attack
- Car of former CM Mamata Banerjee
- Location
- Halisahar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
- Deceased worker
- Birju Keot, Trinamool Congress worker
- Alleged items thrown
- Shoes, mud, bricks, and stones
- Attacker allegation
- BJP-backed miscreants, per Mamata Banerjee
- Accompanying leaders
- Kalyan Banerjee (Lok Sabha) and Dola Sen (Rajya Sabha)
- CM's condition for security
- Banerjee must inform police in advance of visits