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Bengal Announces Fresh Probe Into Banerjee’s 2021 Injury
West Bengal’s chief minister, Suvendu Adhikari, says the state will look again at Mamata Banerjee’s injury during the 2021 election campaign.
He says a medical report showed no broken bone or dislocation.
He has accused Banerjee of faking or overstating her injury, but that allegation has not been established by the announced inquiry.
Banerjee said a crowd pushed against her car and crushed her leg.
Reports from the time said doctors treated injuries to her ankle and foot, along with bruising and pain elsewhere.
She left the hospital with her foot in a cast and later campaigned in a wheelchair.
Adhikari says he will share more details after election rules are lifted.
Voting in a Nandigram by-election is scheduled for October 6, and results are due October 9.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a fresh inquiry into Mamata Banerjee’s 2021 campaign injury in Nandigram.
Adhikari alleged Banerjee faked or misrepresented the injury, citing a Bangur Institute of Neuroscience report that he says recorded no fracture or dislocation.
Banerjee said a crowd pressed against her car and crushed her leg; she initially said unidentified people pushed her against the open car door.
Reports from the time described injuries to her left ankle and foot, plus bruising and pain elsewhere; she left hospital with her foot in a cast and campaigned in a wheelchair.
Adhikari said further details would follow after the Model Code of Conduct is lifted; Nandigram by-election voting is scheduled for October 6, with results due October 9.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced an inquiry concerning former chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s 2021 injury.
- What
- The state plans a fresh inquiry into the circumstances and medical records of Banerjee’s campaign injury.
- Where
- The injury occurred in Reyapara, Birulia, Nandigram; Adhikari announced the inquiry at Nabanna, the state secretariat.
- When
- Adhikari announced the inquiry on Saturday; the injury occurred on March 10, 2021.
- Why
- Adhikari alleges Banerjee misrepresented the injury and says a medical report found no fracture or dislocation.
Adhikari’s allegations
Banerjee’s account and reported treatment
Whether the injury was misrepresented
Adhikari’s allegations
Adhikari alleged Banerjee faked or misrepresented her injury and said a medical report showed no fracture or dislocation.
Banerjee’s account and reported treatment
Banerjee said a crowd pressed against her car and crushed her leg; she initially said unidentified people pushed her against the open car door. Reports record her hospitalisation and treatment, but the proposed inquiry has not established either side’s account.
What the medical information shows
Adhikari’s allegations
Adhikari cited the Bangur Institute of Neuroscience report, and in one account said doctors had written “no fracture.”
Banerjee’s account and reported treatment
Reports from the time described bone and ligament injuries to Banerjee’s left ankle and foot, as well as bruising and pain in other areas. The articles do not provide the full medical records or resolve how these findings relate to Adhikari’s claim.
Key facts
- Injury date
- March 10, 2021
- Injury location
- Reyapara area of Birulia, Nandigram
- Inquiry
- Adhikari said the West Bengal government would initiate a fresh investigation.
- Report cited by Adhikari
- A Bangur Institute of Neuroscience report; Adhikari said it recorded no evidence of fracture or dislocation.
- Reported injuries and treatment
- Reports described injuries to Banerjee’s left ankle and foot, bruising and pain elsewhere; she was discharged from SSKM Hospital on March 12 with her foot in a cast.
- By-election schedule
- Nandigram voting is scheduled for October 6, with results due October 9.
- Further details
- Adhikari said he would provide more information after the Model Code of Conduct is lifted.
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal chief minister who announced the inquiry
“The X-ray plate is handed over to the patient concerned, but a copy of the report remains with the hospital. I now have that paper in my possession. She (Mamata Banerjee) was the Chief Minister then. Her doctors had written 'no fracture'.”
timesnownews.com
“Since the model code of conduct is already in force, I am not saying anything more in the matter now. Once the election code is lifted, we will conduct a new investigation into this false propaganda. I will announce that after October 9.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
'Mamata faked leg injury in 2021': Bengal govt orders probe
Mamata Banerjee had no fracture in leg during 2021 Bengal poll campaign in Nandigram: Suvendu Adhikari
‘Mamata faked her leg injury in 2021’: Suvendu Adhikari says Bengal will launch fresh probe - Telegraph India
'Mamata Faked Her Leg Injury': CM Suvendu Adhikari Orders Fresh Probe Into 2021 Nandigram Episode
Mamata's 2021 Nandigram Leg Injury Was 'Fake': Suvendu Adhikari Says He Has Proof
Bengal govt to probe Mamata's 'leg injury' during 2021 poll
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