Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh said his car was attacked with eggs, rods and stones while he was travelling to Serampore in Hooghly for a rally involving former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Ghosh described the incident as “an attempt to murder”. Current reports also said the vehicle's window was smashed and that bricks were hurled. The BJP denied the allegation.
What happened on the way to the rally
The incident took place as Ghosh was heading towards Serampore, Hooghly. The rally was linked to Mamata Banerjee, who is identified in the report as a former chief minister of West Bengal.
Ghosh said the attack involved several objects, including eggs, rods and stones. His account formed the basis of the allegation against those responsible for targeting the vehicle. The BJP rejected that allegation, but no further response is included here.
The reports do not establish who carried out the attack or whether any arrests, injuries or formal case followed. They also do not provide details about the exact location in Hooghly where the incident occurred.
Earlier egg-throwing incident
The latest episode comes after earlier reports of an egg being thrown at Ghosh outside Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata. That incident was reported on June 15, 2026, and was also covered in connection with Ghosh.
The earlier reports provide context for why the latest allegation has drawn attention, but they describe a separate incident. No conclusion about the identity of those involved in either episode is established in the material covered here.
Political response
The central dispute is over the allegation that Ghosh's vehicle was attacked. Ghosh characterised the incident as an attempt to murder, while the BJP denied the allegation. The available reports do not include a further statement from Ghosh beyond his description of the attack or additional details from the BJP.
There is also no confirmed information here about the extent of damage to the vehicle beyond reports of a smashed window, or about any police action following the incident.
Conclusion
Kunal Ghosh said his car was targeted with eggs, rods and stones while he was travelling to the Serampore rally in Hooghly. The BJP denied the allegation, and further details about those responsible or any official action are not established here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is Kunal Ghosh?
Kunal Ghosh is a Trinamool Congress MLA.
Q. What happened to Kunal Ghosh's car?
Ghosh said eggs, rods and stones were used to attack his car. Current reports also described a smashed window and bricks being hurled.
Q. Where was Kunal Ghosh travelling?
He was travelling to Serampore in Hooghly for a rally involving former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Q. What did Kunal Ghosh call the incident?
He called it an attempt to murder.
Q. Did the BJP accept the allegation?
No. The BJP denied the allegation.
Q. Was there an earlier incident involving eggs?
Earlier reports said an egg was thrown at Ghosh outside Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata on June 15, 2026.
Q. Were arrests reported?
The reports covered here do not provide information about arrests or other police action.
