Woman Allegedly Attacks Mamata Banerjee Outside Residence

According to allegations by the Mamata Banerjee faction of the TMC, the woman had reached outside her Kalighat residence. Allegedly, she pulled Mamata Banerjee's saree and was also found with a knife. According to local media reports, the incident took place around 6 pm. The woman addressed Mamata Banerjee as'pishi'( aunt) and ran towards them. Allegedly, she tried to lunge at Mamata Banerjee. She then lay down on the road and started abusing. However, available information is not clear whether the woman actually attacked with a knife or injured anyone. The advertisement alleges that party workers accompanying Mamata Banerjee grabbed the woman. She was restrained on the ground and handed over to the Kalighat police after questioning. The woman was reported to be protesting even while being held. Partymen claim that the woman tried to enter the crowd, calling herself Mamata Banerjee's niece, and her identity has not been confirmed by the Congress.