3 min readKolkataUpdated: Jun 21, 2026 05:10 AM IST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) Saturday claimed that BJP workers had gathered at the Kolkata airport a day earlier with the intention to attack TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee upon his return to the city.
The Opposition party raised the pitch after a person was allegedly apprehended with arms at the Kolkata airport. The BJP denied the allegations, stating that its supporters only planned to protest by throwing eggs. The police had escorted Banerjee through an alternative exit in view of the security situation.
Banerjee himself posted on his X handle, “Last night at Kolkata Airport, shortly after I landed from Delhi, a shocking incident took place. Armed individuals were apprehended, leading to serious questions about security and the lengths to which some are willing to go.”
Then, sharing a video clip, he added, “You are unlikely to see this story covered adequately by the mainstream media. Watch the clip and draw your own conclusions.”
Last night at Kolkata Airport, shortly after I landed from Delhi, a shocking incident took place. Armed individuals were apprehended, leading to serious questions about security and the lengths to which some are willing to go.
You are unlikely to see this story covered… pic.twitter.com/rfYTn5E3RL
— Abhishek Banerjee (@abhishekaitc) June 20, 2026
Another TMC MP, Sagarika Ghose, wrote on social media, “SHOCKING! A @BJP4India supporter clutching a GUN at Kolkata airport exactly when @abhishekaitc landed. What the hell is going on @BJP4India? Is this your new ‘politics’? @KolkataPolice @WBPolice ACT now.”
SHOCKING! A @BJP4India supporter clutching a GUN at Kolkata airport exactly when @abhishekaitc landed. What the hell is going on @BJP4India? Is this your new “politics”?@KolkataPolice @WBPolice ACT now. https://t.co/MMxaLFG9aP
— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) June 20, 2026
Earlier in the day, TMC MP Derek O’Brien also alleged that a “BJP supporter” was standing at the exit of Kolkata airport with a firearm at the time when he and Abhishek Banerjee were getting out of the airport on Friday night.
“BJP SUPPORTER WITH A GUN. Chilling video. More proof from outside Kolkata airport last night. Attempt to murder?” O’Brien wrote on X.
BJP SUPPORTER WITH A GUN. Chilling video.
More proof from outside Kolkata airport last night. Attempt to murder? https://t.co/29FThGATD2 pic.twitter.com/mLLwuoXux6— Derek O’Brien | ডেরেক ও’ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) June 20, 2026
According to the Trinamool MP, the BJP supporter’s name is Uttam Das, and he is a resident of Dumdum. The TMC alleged that Das was recently seen outside CM Suvendu Adhikari’s residence holding a bronze cheetah, proving his closeness to the BJP leadership.
Banerjee had travelled to Delhi to meet with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and challenge the merger of rebel TMC MPs with the National Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI).
On Friday, while Abhishek Banerjee was returning from Delhi, BJP supporters had gathered at the airport with eggs to stage a protest against him. When TMC workers also arrived at the scene upon hearing the news, scuffles and brawls broke out between the supporters of the two parties. A large police contingent had to be deployed at the spot to bring the situation under control.
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