Since the change of government in Bengal, eggs have been pelted at alleged TMC leaders. Now, an incident has emerged in the Raniganj area where eggs were thrown at young Trinamool Congress leader Soumitra Banerjee.
Since the change of government in West Bengal, eggs have been pelted at accused TMC leaders. Now, an incident has come to light in the Raniganj area where eggs were thrown at young Trinamool Congress leader Soumitra Banerjee. Banerjee had been arrested in connection with an old case. On Tuesday (June 16), police were taking him to court when he became the victim of the incident.

Eggs were thrown on him

As the police escorted the young TMC leader out, people pelted him with eggs. The police were stunned by this sudden incident. Somehow, they managed to get him to the van, but by then, he had already been showered with eggs. Soumitra Banerjee was arrested late Monday night (June 15) in connection with an old case. On Tuesday (June 16), BJP workers camped outside the Raniganj police station and began protesting against the TMC leader. The protesters expressed their protest by throwing eggs.

#WATCH | Raniganj, West Bengal | Trinamool youth leader Soumitra Banerjee attacked with eggs while being taken to court by police. Police brought the situation under control and safely escorted Banerjee to court.

#WATCH | Raniganj, West Bengal | Trinamool youth leader Soumitra Banerjee attacked with eggs while being taken to court by police. Police brought the situation under control and safely escorted Banerjee to court.

Soumitra Banerjee was arrested based on a complaint by BJP leader… pic.twitter.com/xSJ1HvBwpY

— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2026

BJP leader had complained

BJP leader Ravi Kesri filed a police complaint, following which action was taken against him. The complaint stated that Trinamool supporters attacked a BJP event organized in 2024 to protest the RG tax scam. The BJP leader claims that several workers were injured and attempts were made to kill them. Soumitra Banerjee is among the main accused in this case.

What is the allegation?

BJP leader Ravi Kesari also alleges that BJP workers under the leadership of Soumitra Banerjee have been attacked several times. He is also accused of being involved in the violence that occurred at Raniganj College during the elections. The BJP alleges that he is involved not only in political violence but also in spreading anarchy in its affiliated educational institutions. The BJP has demanded action against the accused and the filing of cases against those involved in the incident.

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