Arvind Kejriwal condemns attack on Mamata; says the culprits must be arrested

By Team Newsable | First Published Mar 11, 2021, 12:05 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal condemned the alleged attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said that those who are behind the incident should be immediately arrested and punished.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee got injured during her campaign trail in Nandigram on Wednesday (March 10). The incident took place around 6.15 pm when Mamata Banerjee was about to leave the Birulia area near Reyapara after praying at a local temple.

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Mamata Banerjee said, “I was standing outside my car with the door open. I was going to a temple there to offer my prayers. Few people came around my car and pushed the door. The door hit my leg.”

Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, “I strongly condemn the attack on Mamta didi. Those responsible should be immediately arrested and punished. I pray for her speedy recovery.”

I strongly condemn the attack on Mamta Didi. Those responsible shud be immediately arrested and punished. I pray for her speedy recovery

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal)

Mamata Banerjee alleged that no local police personnel were near her where four-five men deliberately pushed her causing the injury.

The Election Commission of India has asked for a report from the state police on the alleged attack on the Bengal CM.

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