Mamata Alleges Pressure On Hospitals Treating Abhishek Banerjee, Claims Police Issued Threats
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC Chairperson Mamata Banerjee has made serious allegations following the reported attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. Speaking in Kolkata, Mamata claimed that hospitals and medical authorities were being pressured not to admit or treat Abhishek Banerjee. She alleged that hospital administrators received threatening calls from the police and that doctors were under immense pressure despite wanting to provide treatment. Mamata further accused the BJP of acting beyond legal norms and claimed that police officials were demanding permissions regarding patient admissions. Calling the situation "inhuman," she alleged that political interference was affecting access to healthcare. Mamata also revealed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had contacted her and offered assistance, including facilitating treatment for Abhishek Banerjee in Hyderabad or any other location if required. The remarks have intensified the political confrontation between the TMC and BJP in West Bengal.