Kolkata, March 14 -- Clashes broke out between supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Girish Park in north Kolkata ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Saturday.

West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja alleged that BJP workers attacked TMC supporters and pelted stones at her residence. "I am injured. The BJP is holding the rally with goons. My house was attacked. Stones were pelted and window panes were broken. I am sure that they had all come well-prepared to carry out the attack. See their audacity," Panja said.

A few police personnel and leaders were reportedly injured during the clash.

The violence took place around 5 km from the rally venue as BJP supporters were marching to...