Cooch Behar: BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari’s Convoy Allegedly Attacked

The convoy of West Bengal politician and Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, was allegedly attacked on Tuesday (August 05, 2025) during a protest in Cooch Behar district according to ANI. According to the claims made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the attackers were Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters, as per a News 18 report. The video footage of the incident, widely shared on social media, shows the damaged convoy with broken windows. 

What happened during the alleged attack? 

A News 18 report says that Mr Adhikari had travelled to Cooch Behar in North Bengal to lead a BJP protest outside the Superintendent of Police’s office. As his convoy passed through the Khagrabari area around 12:35 PM, a group of protesters reportedly gathered, waving TMC party flags and black flags. The BJP leaders claimed that the crowd shouted “go back” slogans and also allegedly threw shoes at Adhikari’s vehicle. The front windshield of one police escort vehicle in the convoy was shattered. At least one other car in the convoy also sustained damage.

Attack happens before the West Bengal assembly elections

The attack on the leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari has happened just before the West Bengal assembly elections in 2026. The main contenders in this assembly elections are the All India Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party. Besides these political parties, there is also a new contender in the 2026 West Bengal assembly polls. As per an exclusive India Today report, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA, Humayun Kabir, has announced the formation of a new political party which will be launched on January 1, 2026. Kabir, who represents MLA Bharatpur constituency, has been a vocal critic of the TMC’s district leadership. Due to his repeated defiance of the party line in recent months led the TMC high command to caution him and issue a show-cause notice.

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