What happened
Reports described an incident in which slippers were reportedly thrown at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s convoy in West Bengal.
Claims, denials, and dispute over responsibility
Trivedi denied any BJP involvement, stating there was “no BJP hand”. Other statements in the same set of reactions treat the claim of BJP involvement as disputed rather than established.
Why it matters for UPSC
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