WATCH: Bengal BJP leaders react to recent egg attacks on TMC leaders including Mahua Moitra

Jul 02, 2026

Kolkata, July 1 (ANI) Kolkata witnessed a political storm after an egg was thrown at TMC MP Mahua Moitra, triggering sharp reactions from leaders across party lines. West Bengal Minister Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee questioned why "flowers should be showered on thieves" and compared the incident with the alleged stone-pelting at a BJP leader in Diamond Harbour. BJP MLA Shankar Sikder denied any BJP involvement, claiming the public was expressing its anger and referring to past attacks on BJP leaders.Reacting to the controversy, West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya condemned the egg-throwing, saying such incidents must stop. He alleged that "TMC is attacking TMC" and remarked that there is "no machine" capable of detecting eggs, adding that the incident was tarnishing Bengal's image. Watch the full statements as the political slugfest over the attack on Mahua Moitra intensifies.