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TMC-BJP Fight Erupts in Kolkata Over Disputed Party Office, Injures Ex‑Legislator

TMC and BJP supporters fought in Kolkata’s Mukundpur area over a disputed party office, leaving several injured, including former legislator Humayun Kabir, as police intervene.

A violent confrontation erupted in Kolkata’s Mukundpur neighbourhood as supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed over an alleged occupation of a party office.

Police intervened to break up the fight, and several individuals were wounded, including former legislator Humayun Kabir.

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Both parties have traded accusations about who sparked the violence, turning the incident into a political controversy that could reverberate across West Bengal’s political landscape.

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Why This Matters

The incident highlights deepening hostility between the TMC and BJP in West Bengal, showing how local disputes can quickly become flashpoints with broader political consequences. The injuries to a former legislator and the mutual blame‑game may influence public perception of both parties and affect their mobilization strategies ahead of future electoral contests.

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