BJP Member of Parliament Raju Bista has alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slapped a party worker during a recent public programme. The allegation was made during his remarks to the media and has since become a topic of political discussion in the state.
According to Bista, the incident occurred during an event attended by party workers and supporters. He claimed that Mamata Banerjee lost her temper and physically confronted a worker. However, no official video evidence or independent confirmation of the alleged incident has been released at the time of reporting.
The Trinamool Congress has not issued a detailed official statement responding to the allegation. Party leaders have also not publicly commented on the specific claim so far. As a result, the allegation remains a political accusation made by a leader of the opposition and has not been independently verified.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has used the allegation to criticise the ruling Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal. BJP leaders have said that public representatives should maintain restraint and respectful conduct while interacting with party workers and citizens.
Political observers note that allegations and counter allegations are common during periods of heightened political activity in West Bengal. Such claims often become part of broader political campaigns and debates between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress.
At the same time, analysts caution that conclusions should not be drawn without verified evidence. In political disputes, statements made by leaders of rival parties are generally treated as allegations unless supported by official records, video footage or independent confirmation.
The incident has attracted attention on social media, where supporters of both parties have shared differing interpretations of what may have happened. However, social media posts alone do not establish the accuracy of the claim.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation from government authorities, law enforcement agencies or the Trinamool Congress regarding the alleged incident. Further clarification may emerge if either side releases additional information or evidence.
The political exchange highlights the continuing rivalry between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, where both parties frequently engage in sharp public criticism over governance, leadership and political conduct.