Kolkata: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Kamarhati MLA Madan Mitra faced public protests on Saturday night after eggs were allegedly hurled at a vehicle associated with him in the Ariadaha area of North 24 Parganas. The incident, which occurred amid growing political tensions in West Bengal following the 2026 Assembly elections, has sparked fresh debate over public discontent and political accountability.
According to reports, a group of residents gathered in Ariadaha and targeted Mitra’s convoy with eggs while he was visiting the locality following reports of unrest. The situation became tense, forcing the convoy to leave the area. There were also allegations that the MLA’s driver was assaulted during the commotion.
Madan Mitra later claimed that he was not inside the vehicle that came under attack. Describing the incident as a pre planned act, he alleged the involvement of BJP backed elements and said the attack was politically motivated. Mitra also asserted that CCTV footage had captured the events surrounding the incident.
Local residents, however, offered a different account. Protesters claimed that dissatisfaction had been building in the area over alleged illegal collections and “cut money” practices. According to local accounts, auto rickshaw and e rickshaw drivers had gathered outside the residence of a councillor in Ward No. 14 to demand the return of money they alleged had been collected from them over the years. Demonstrators said their protest was aimed at seeking accountability from local political leaders.
The incident comes at a time when several senior TMC leaders have faced hostile public reactions across West Bengal following the party’s defeat in the recent Assembly elections. In recent weeks, protests involving slogans, demonstrations and egg throwing have been reported during visits by various TMC leaders, including party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
Political observers view the Kamarhati incident as part of a broader trend of public protests directed at former ruling-party leaders in the post election environment. While the TMC has attributed many such incidents to opposition backed mobilisation, critics argue that the demonstrations reflect accumulated local grievances and demands for accountability.
Neither the BJP nor local administrative authorities had issued a detailed official statement on the Kamarhati incident at the time of writing. It also remains unclear whether any formal police complaint has been registered in connection with the alleged attack.
The episode has intensified the political narrative surrounding public sentiment in West Bengal and is likely to remain a point of contention between the state’s major political parties in the coming days.
