Political tensions have intensified in West Bengal following a protest against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s convoy in Halisahar. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed that the protest was driven by public anger rather than BJP workers. During the incident, protesters reportedly surrounded Banerjee’s vehicle and raised slogans, while mud, shoes, and stones were allegedly thrown. Banerjee blamed BJP supporters for the incident and criticized the state government’s handling of the situation. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also condemned the protest, accusing the BJP of worsening the political atmosphere. The incident has triggered continued political accusations and counter-accusations across West Bengal.
