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Soumitra Banerjee faced protests, slogan-shouting and egg-throwing during a public appearance in Raniganj
June 16, 2026: A political controversy erupted in West Bengal’s Raniganj after Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Soumitra Banerjee was allegedly targeted by a group of protesters during a public event. Visuals from the scene showed demonstrators surrounding the leader as tensions escalated. According to reports, eggs were thrown at Banerjee shortly after he appeared in public, while protesters raised slogans against him.
Eyewitnesses claimed that some protesters attempted to move closer to Banerjee, prompting security personnel and party supporters to intervene. Videos circulating on social media captured chaotic scenes, with crowds shouting slogans and pushing toward the TMC leader. The confrontation briefly disrupted the event and attracted widespread attention online.
The incident comes shortly after senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh also faced protests and egg-throwing during a public appearance in Kolkata. The latest episode has intensified political debate in West Bengal, with rival parties exchanging accusations over rising hostility in the state’s political environment. Authorities are expected to examine the incident and determine whether any legal action will be taken against those involved.