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TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee’s jarring insults for Amit Shah spark major political uproar in West Bengal
Politics
Published on 1 May 2026
He escalated beyond policy, targeting Shah personally
Tensions in West Bengal surged as Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah with personal slurs, calling him a “gunda” and “jallad” during a speech. Banerjee alleged the BJP-led Centre is misusing agencies against the TMC ahead of elections and claimed the Election Commission is acting partially towards the BJP, fueling a fresh political flashpoint.
- Kalyan Banerjee launched personal attacks on Amit Shah
- He labeled Shah “gunda” and “jallad” during a speech
- Banerjee alleges agency misuse ahead of elections
- He also claims ECI bias toward the BJP
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