Mamata Banerjee's 2021 Nandigram leg injury was 'fake', have medical report to prove it: Suvendu Adhikari
Adhikari said hospital records show no fracture and threatened to release the documents as he campaigned for the BJP in Nandigram.
- On Saturday, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged former chief minister Mamata Banerjee 'faked' her 2021 Nandigram leg injury, citing a medical report showing 'no evidence of fracture or dislocation.'
- Banerjee previously stated she sustained severe leg and waist injuries in Birulia on March 10, 2021, when 'four-five men' allegedly slammed her car door, forcing her to campaign in a wheelchair.
- Adhikari, now president of the SSKM Hospital committee, stated he possesses a March 11, 2021, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences report confirming 'no fracture,' and threatened to expose further evidence if challenged.
- Officials will launch a probe into the alleged 'false claims' after October 9, as the Model Code of Conduct remains in effect for the upcoming Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls.
- Campaigning for BJP candidate Hasirani Rath, Adhikari accused Banerjee of using the incident to bring disrepute to Nandigram, reflecting the fierce rivalry between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP.
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'Mamata faked leg injury in 2021': Bengal govt orders probe
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a fresh inquiry into Mamata Banerjee's alleged "false claims" of a leg injury during the 2021 assembly poll campaign. Adhikari presented a medical report suggesting no fracture or dislocation, asserting Banerjee faked the injury, which he claims insulted the people of Nandigram. The controversy surrounds an incident in Nandigram where Banerjee sustained injuries, leading to her campaigning in…
“Will Conduct Fresh Inquiry into False Propaganda”: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Targets Mamata Banerjee
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday targeted Trinamool Congress chief and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her 2021 claim of suffering a leg injury, saying a fresh inquiry would be conducted into what he described as “false propaganda”. India News | “Will Conduct Fresh Inquiry into False Propaganda”: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Targets Mamata Banerjee .
CM Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata Banerjee of 'faking' leg injury during 2021 Bengal polls, orders probe
A probe would be conducted into the 'false claims' by Mamata Banerjee over her leg injury during the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, said Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, adding he would present more details after October 9.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been accused by Suvendu Adhikari of lying about a leg fracture in Nandigram in 2021. Citing a medical report, he has called for an investigation.
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