BJP-TMC clash near Bengal minister’s home in Kolkata ahead of Modi’s Brigade rally

The clash, which reportedly left several people injured on both sides, took place near the residence of West Bengal minister and TMC leader Shashi Panja.

TMC supporters alleged that BJP supporters travelling in buses hurled stones at Panja’s residence.

Speaking to the media, Panja claimed she was also injured during the incident.

“These people are murderers. All are outsiders. BJP is trying to win Bengal through murders,” the minister alleged.

BJP supporters, however, countered the claim, alleging that TMC supporters led by Panja’s daughter and TMC councillor Puja Panja attacked them, leaving several seriously injured.

“A special community under Puja Panja’s leadership attacked us. Several of us are seriously injured. TMC is rattled by the crowd at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally,” a BJP supporter alleged.

Modi is scheduled to hold an administrative meeting followed by a public rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in central Kolkata, just a few kilometres from where the clash occurred.

The Election Commission of India is expected to announce the West Bengal Assembly election schedule next week.