A video purportedly showing Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and party spokesperson Nilanjan Das being surrounded and allegedly manhandled by a group of people has gone viral on social media, sparking fresh political debate in West Bengal.
The incident, captured on camera, reportedly occurred while Das was speaking to members of the media. The footage shows a man grabbing him by the collar before pulling him away as a crowd gathers around the scene. Das appears visibly distressed while several people surround him during the confrontation.
Moments later, police personnel can be seen intervening and escorting Das away from the crowd, preventing the situation from escalating further.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation have not been officially detailed, and authorities have not yet released a comprehensive statement regarding the incident.
The viral video has generated widespread reactions on social media, with supporters and critics of the Trinamool Congress offering differing accounts of what transpired. Several users on X identified Das as the head of the TMC’s IT cell and referred to his previous public statements regarding legal action against online critics. Those claims, however, remain part of online commentary and have not been independently verified.
The latest episode comes amid continuing political tensions in West Bengal, where confrontations involving political workers and leaders have remained a subject of public attention even after the Assembly election results.
Police have not yet announced whether any complaint has been registered or if further action will be taken in connection with the incident.
Who is Nilanjan Das?
Nilanjan Das is a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and party spokesperson. He has also been identified by several reports as being associated with the party’s IT cell.
What happened to Nilanjan Das?
A viral video appears to show Nilanjan Das being surrounded by a crowd and allegedly manhandled while interacting with the media before police escorted him away.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident reportedly occurred in West Bengal. Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the exact location.
Has the police issued an official statement?
As of now, police have not issued a detailed statement explaining the circumstances behind the incident or announced any legal action.
Why is the video going viral?
The footage has attracted significant attention on social media because it shows a political leader allegedly being manhandled in public, prompting widespread discussion and political reactions.
