Abhishek Banerjee's office demolished over alleged building violations

In west Bengal, the South 24 Parganas district administration on Saturday started demolishing the party office of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee at Amtala after it was found to be constructed allegedly without an approved building plan and in violation of applicable rules, a senior official said. A bulldozer was taken to the site on Saturday morning and a large police contingent was deployed in the area. The demolition was carried out after a security cordon was established around the premises, said an official. Around noon, three bulldozers were brought in, and the administration started dismantling the shed in front of the office, followed by demolition of the front portion of the structure. The Fire and Emergency Services personnel were also present as a precautionary measure. A senior state government official said the action was carried out after completing the due administrative process. Abhishek is the TMC Lok Sabha MP from Diamond Harbour constituency, and Amtala is part of the constituency.

#WATCH | West Bengal: An anti-encroachment drive is being carried out amidst security arrangements at MP Abhishek Banerjee's closed office in Amtala, South 24 Parganas pic.twitter.com/JGOWPJaI3t

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The South 24 Parganas district administration first issued a notice to Banerjee's office in Amtala on June 30. The notice sought explanations and relevant documents regarding various approvals and permissions related to the construction of the office. A second notice was served on July 7. He was also instructed to appear before the district administration's office on July 15 to submit his response. Administration officials said no reply was received to either notice, and Banerjee did not appear before the district administration's office as directed. "Consequently, the authorities decided to take stricter action," said an official. 
Reacting to the demolition, the Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of "vengeful, violent politics". "This matter is already pending before the Court. However, a new culture has been introduced in Bengal - the bulldozer culture since the BJP came to power. What we witnessed today was an act of vengeance and dirty, violent politics, with 'goonda raj' on full display," the party said in a statement.

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: On the demolition of Abhishek Banerjee's office, TMC MP Saugata Roy says, "... I condemn this. It is undemocratic. Such actions are completely unacceptable, and I strongly condemn this attempt to target TMC." pic.twitter.com/4HTEbz2gMe

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The demolition triggered celebrations among BJP workers and supporters gathered in the area, who raised slogans in support of their party. BJP Amtala MLA Agnishwar Naskar alleged that Abhishek Banerjee's party office had been constructed in violation of building rules and welcomed the district administration's action.