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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited an injured BJP Lok Sabha member at a Siliguri hospital, creating a political stir. She met Khagen Murmu but deliberately skipped meeting another BJP leader admitted in the same hospital. The visit came after a controversial vehicle attack allegedly by Trinamool Congress activists. The incident triggered a social media confrontation between Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the law and order situation in West Bengal.

Key Points: Mamata Meets BJP MP Murmu Amid Siliguri Attack Controversy

  • Mamata meets BJP MP Khagen Murmu at Siliguri hospital
  • Chief Minister assures full medical support to injured leader
  • Vehicle attack sparked political controversy between BJP and Trinamool
  • Conflict escalated after PM Modi's critical statement about West Bengal
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Mamata Banerjee meets injured BJP MP, skips meeting BJP MLA admitted at same hospital

Mamata Banerjee visits injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu, skips meeting another BJP leader at Siliguri hospital after vehicle attack incident

"He is otherwise fine. The matter is not that serious. - Mamata Banerjee"

Kolkata, Oct 7

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, reached the private hospital at Siliguri and met the injured BJP Lok Sabha Member, Khagen Murmu, admitted there.

However, despite meeting Murmu, the Chief Minister skipped meeting Ghosh, admitted to the same hospital. The Chief Minister had a brief interaction with Murmu and was heard enquiring about his general medical conditions.

The Chief Minister also assured the family members of Murmu of all possible help on her part as regards to the treatment of the injured BJP Lok Sabha member. He also advised the injured Lok Sabha member to follow the instructions from the doctors.

"He is otherwise fine. The matter is not that serious.. I have seen the doctors' report. He is under observation now. He is a diabetic patient. Diabetes needs to be controlled. I am praying for his early recovery," the Chief Minister told media persons after coming out of the hospital.

The vehicle of BJP Lok Sabha member Khagen Murmu and the party's Chief Whip in the West Bengal Assembly, Shankar Ghosh, was allegedly attacked by the Trinamool Congress activists at Bamundanga in Jalpaiguri while they were on their way to Nagrakata in the same district with relief material for the people affected by rain and landslides.

In the attack, Murmu was severely injured, and he is currently under treatment at a hospital in Siliguri in the Darjeeling district. Ghosh also received minor injuries and is currently admitted at the same hospital in Siliguri,

On Monday, there was a social media war between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister over the attack on the BJP Lok Sabha member and the party legislator.

The Prime Minister issued a statement and claimed that the attack on the BJP Lok Sabha member and the party legislators showed the insensitivity of the Trinamool Congress, as well as the absolutely pathetic law and order situation in the state.

The Chief Minister accused the Prime Minister of politicising the natural disaster in North Bengal and claimed that he chose to blame the Trinamool Congress and the West Bengal government outright without any verified evidence, legal inquiry, or administrative report.

- IANS

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Rohit P
At least she visited and offered help. In these polarized times, even small gestures matter. Hope both leaders recover soon! ❤️
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Arjun K
The real issue is the attack itself. Political violence has no place in our democracy. Bengal needs peace and development, not this constant fighting.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Siliguri, I can say the law and order situation here has deteriorated. Both parties should focus on governance rather than scoring political points.
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Vikram M
They were carrying relief material for disaster victims! Attacking people doing humanitarian work is absolutely shameful. Politics should not come in the way of helping people in need.
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Kavya N
The social media war between Modi and Mamata is unnecessary. Leaders should show maturity and work together for the people of Bengal, especially during natural disasters.

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