Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Conspiracy Over Helicopter Delay
Abhishek Banerjee, a leader from the Trinamool Congress, was supposed to fly from Calcutta to Rampurhat in a helicopter.
However, the necessary clearance was delayed, and he accused the BJP of causing this delay on purpose.
After waiting for two hours, he decided to use a helicopter sent by the Jharkhand Chief Minister, Hemant Soren.
He eventually reached Rampurhat and spoke to a large crowd, saying that the BJP's actions wouldn't stop him from campaigning.
The BJP denied these allegations, stating that the delay was due to standard aviation protocols.
Abhishek Banerjee's helicopter clearance was delayed for nearly two hours in Calcutta.
He accused the BJP of conspiring to delay the clearance, implying anti-Bengal forces were at play.
Banerjee used a helicopter sent by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to reach Rampurhat.
The BJP dismissed the allegations, stating the delay was due to standard aviation protocols.
Banerjee addressed a large gathering in Rampurhat, asserting that the BJP's actions wouldn't deter his campaign.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress leader
- What
- Delay in helicopter clearance and subsequent use of Jharkhand CM's chopper
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Calcutta to Rampurhat, via Ranchi
- Why
- Alleged conspiracy by anti-Bengal forces (BJP) for the delay in clearance
- Person Involved
- Abhishek Banerjee
- Organization
- Trinamool Congress
- Location
- Rampurhat, Jharkhand
- Helicopter Type
- AgustaWestland AW109
- Distance from Ranchi to Calcutta
- 370km
- Distance from Calcutta to Rampurhat
- 220km
- Helicopter Departure Time
- 2:20 PM
- Helicopter Arrival Time
- 3:45 PM
