A major political confrontation has erupted in West Bengal after Mamata Banerjee's convoy was confronted by protesters in Halisahar. Visuals from the incident show protesters surrounding the convoy, with shoes, water bottles and mud reportedly hurled towards the vehicles as Mamata was travelling to meet the family of deceased TMC worker Birju Keot. The incident has triggered a fresh political war between the TMC and BJP. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari of "executing" what he described as a "state-sponsored attack" and has also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah backed the incident.

Mamata Banerjee has delivered a sharp political counterattack against the BJP, dismissing criticism over her age and asserting that she will continue fighting for the people despite the ongoing political turbulence within the Trinamool Congress. Addressing supporters, Mamata responded strongly to remarks made by her political opponents, declaring, "I will stay alive till I see your end," in what has become one of her strongest statements amid the escalating political confrontation in West Bengal. Rejecting suggestions that age should define political leadership, she argued that a leader should be judged by commitment, work and impact rather than years. WATCH