Scuffle breaks out at Kolkata airport ahead of Abhishek Banerjee's arrival as TMC supporters accuse BJP workers of attempting to disrupt the event.
Kolkata: A scuffle broke out at Kolkata's airport on Friday night ahead of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's arrival from Delhi, with TMC supporters alleging that BJP workers had gathered to protest and disrupt the event.
Tensions flared at the arrival gate of Kolkata's airport as supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the BJP confronted each other shortly before TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee landed in the city.
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Videos from the scene showed people shouting, pushing and attempting to restrain one another as the situation escalated. One clip appeared to show a man trying to strike another individual with a helmet before others intervened.
TMC alleges BJP supporters came with eggs
Supporters of Banerjee alleged that BJP workers arrived carrying eggs with the intention of throwing them at the Diamond Harbour MP.
A TMC supporter claimed that a BJP worker reached the airport first and was later joined by several others carrying eggs. The supporter further alleged that some individuals displayed weapons and questioned how such items could have been brought into the airport premises.
The BJP has not immediately responded to these specific allegations.
Sukanta Majumdar appeals for calm
Amid the commotion, BJP leader and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar was present at the airport and urged people to maintain peace and trust the legal process.
Security personnel were seen attempting to separate rival groups and prevent the confrontation from worsening.
Banerjee returns after meeting Lok Sabha Speaker
The airport incident came hours after Banerjee returned from Delhi, where he met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the controversial decision of 20 rebel TMC MPs to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India.
After returning to Kolkata, Banerjee was seen entering his residence along with TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee.
Dispute over rebel MPs' merger
Earlier in the day, Banerjee submitted multiple disqualification petitions before the Speaker, arguing that the rebels' move violated provisions of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
He maintained that legislators who join another political party should face disqualification and argued that a merger is valid only when at least two-thirds of the entire political party, not merely members of its legislative wing, agree to merge.
The dispute follows the announcement by 20 rebel TMC lawmakers that they had merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, a Tripura-based political outfit.
Published: 20 Jun 2026, 08:04 am IST
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