KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Election Commission after a civic body bulldozer removed a makeshift structure outside his residence in Kolkata on Thursday, alleging intimidation and a possible attempt to interfere with the ongoing party symbol dispute case.In his complaint, Banerjee claimed that the action, following alleged surveillance and a late-night attack on his residence-cum-office, raised concerns over the safety of documents and other material related to the proceedings before the Commission.He has urged the Election Commission to issue directions to the authorities to preserve documents connected with the symbol dispute case.
Abhishek Banerjee alleges surveillance, intimidation
In his complaint, Banerjee alleged that on the intervening night of November 6 and 7, “a group of persons launched an attack upon his residence-cum-office”, followed by “similar acts of surveillance and reconnaissance” on November 10 and 11.He claimed that the incidents indicated “a disturbing pattern of activities directed towards the residence-cum-office.”Describing Thursday morning’s anti-encroachment drive, he said, “In the early hours of 12th November, 2026, government authorities arrived at the aforesaid premises and proceeded to demolish the security gate installed by the Police, in front of my client’s (Abhishek Banerjee) residence.The said action, particularly when viewed in the context of the preceding attack and repeated surveillance, has aggravated the apprehension concerning the safety and security of my client and the protection of documents connected with the proceedings pending before the Hon’ble Commission.”He further alleged that there were substantial reasons to “apprehend that persons associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party, allegedly acting with the support, assistance or connivance of certain police personnel, may make further attempts to enter or attack the aforesaid premises with the specific objective of forcibly taking possession of documents, affidavits and other materials prepared for submission.”
Why did KMC remove the structure?
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials arrived with a bulldozer near Banerjee’s residence in Kalighat on Thursday morning and removed a bamboo structure erected on the footpath outside his house.Civic officials said the structure was obstructing pedestrians and causing inconvenience to people using the footpath.A large contingent of central forces was deployed outside Banerjee’s residence before the bulldozer action. The move came days after late-night clashes between BJP and TMC workers outside the MP’s residence during celebrations marking his 39th birthday.Reacting to the action, Banerjee said in a post on X, “No number of bulldozers can silence my voice or break my resolve. I will continue my fight against the Bangla Birodhis. I will neither retreat nor budge an inch until my last breath.”(With ANI inputs)
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