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Politics
Bengal Minister Accuses Mamata Family Over Removal of Structure Outside Banerjee's Home
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 11:53 AM
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A West Bengal minister has accused Mamata Banerjee’s family of misusing power after a structure outside Abhishek Banerjee’s residence was removed by authorities.
A structure that had been erected outside the residence of Abhishek Banerjee, a prominent West Bengal politician, was removed by local authorities earlier this week. The removal has prompted a West Bengal minister to publicly accuse the family of Mamata Banerjee of misusing power to influence the decision.
The minister, whose name was not disclosed in the brief report, alleged that the Mamata family had exerted undue influence to have the structure taken down. He said the action was a clear example of political interference in civic matters.
Abhishek Banerjee’s house is located in the capital city of Kolkata, and the incident has sparked debate over the use of public resources and the role of political families in local governance. No official statement has yet been released by the Mamata family or the authorities involved.
The removal of the structure was carried out by municipal officials, who cited safety and regulatory compliance as reasons for the action. However, the minister’s comments suggest that there may have been political motivations behind the decision.
Observers note that this incident could have implications for the upcoming elections in West Bengal, as it highlights the ongoing tensions between political leaders and administrative bodies.
The minister, whose name was not disclosed in the brief report, alleged that the Mamata family had exerted undue influence to have the structure taken down. He said the action was a clear example of political interference in civic matters.
Abhishek Banerjee’s house is located in the capital city of Kolkata, and the incident has sparked debate over the use of public resources and the role of political families in local governance. No official statement has yet been released by the Mamata family or the authorities involved.
The removal of the structure was carried out by municipal officials, who cited safety and regulatory compliance as reasons for the action. However, the minister’s comments suggest that there may have been political motivations behind the decision.
Observers note that this incident could have implications for the upcoming elections in West Bengal, as it highlights the ongoing tensions between political leaders and administrative bodies.