Kolkata, May 31 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday said that the attack on him in Sonarpur is "political violence and state-sponsored terrorism" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He also thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his support.

"Thank you, Rahul ji, for your concern and constant support. We stand united and resolute in our fight to protect the soul of India, defend its democratic institutions and uphold the values enshrined in our Constitution," Abhishek Banerjee posted on X.

Recalling his participation in the Centre's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, he added, "Last year, I travelled across five countries representing India as part of the all-party delegati...