Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), held a sit-in protest in Kolkata on June 2, 2026 [2].

The demonstration follows the BJP's victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections [3]. Banerjee is using the agitation to highlight what she describes as a targeted campaign of violence against her party's leadership during the post-election period.

Reports on the exact location of the protest vary. Some sources state the event took place at Rani Rashmoni Avenue near Esplanade, while other reports indicate it was held at Banerjee's Kalighat residence [1, 2].

Banerjee said the violence is part of a broader political conspiracy led by the BJP. She specifically cited attacks on TMC leaders, including Kalyan Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. Regarding the threats to her nephew, Banerjee said, "BJP is trying to kill Abhishek" [3].

While the protest aimed to show party strength, some reports indicate internal friction. One account said that only 20 of the 80 TMC MLAs attended the meeting [1].

The timing of the protest also raised questions regarding legal permissions. Some reports noted that the sit-in awaited police clearance, while other accounts said the demonstration proceeded with senior TMC leaders present [2, 3].

Banerjee continues to call for an end to the clashes, particularly following a recent incident in Sonarpur that she linked to the BJP's political strategy [3].

“"BJP is trying to kill Abhishek"”

This protest signals a shift in the political landscape of West Bengal following the 2026 elections. By framing post-poll clashes as a conspiracy and specifically highlighting threats to high-profile leaders like Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee is attempting to maintain party morale and consolidate her base despite the BJP's electoral victory.