<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that she was "attacked" by some strangers who pushed her and slammed the door of her car, causing injuries to her legs, hands and head. The alleged incident took place in Nandigram after she filed her nomination for the Nandigram Assembly seat.</p>.<p>“Four to five people whom I don’t know suddenly pushed me and slammed my car door on my left foot. It hurt me in my head, foot and hand. It is really painful. Although I had planned to stay in Nandigram tonight (Wednesday), I have to return to Kolkata (for treatment),” said Mamata.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/mamata-banerjee-says-she-was-attacked-in-nandigram-calls-it-a-conspiracy-960423.html">Mamata Banerjee says she was attacked in Nandigram, calls it a conspiracy</a></strong></p>.<p>In response, the Election Commission on Thursday sent a strongly-worded letter to the Trinamool Congress on the Party's memorandum over injuries to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the campaign, saying it looks "undignified to even respond" to allegations that the poll panel is doing things in the state at the behest of a "particular party".</p>.<p>The poll panel has also asked the state administration to be more cautious while planning for security arrangements for high-profile VVIPs when they campaign, but who is really responsible for the safety of a chief minister?</p>.<p>Security is provided to a wide range and a high number of people in India. The decision to provide security and the level of security provided is dependent on the threat perception of the person. The President, Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, Union Ministers, MPs and several others receive protection.</p>.<p><strong><a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/tag/west-bengal-assembly-elections-2021">All you need to know about West Bengal Assembly elections</a></strong></p>.<p>The agencies providing security cover are Special Protection Group (SPG), National Security Guards (NSG), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). These agencies fall under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs led by Home Minister Amit Shah.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is provided security by the SPG. Z+ is the highest category of security in India with a security cover of 55 personnel which includes 10+ NSG Commandos and police personnel.</p>
<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that she was "attacked" by some strangers who pushed her and slammed the door of her car, causing injuries to her legs, hands and head. The alleged incident took place in Nandigram after she filed her nomination for the Nandigram Assembly seat.</p>.<p>“Four to five people whom I don’t know suddenly pushed me and slammed my car door on my left foot. It hurt me in my head, foot and hand. It is really painful. Although I had planned to stay in Nandigram tonight (Wednesday), I have to return to Kolkata (for treatment),” said Mamata.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/mamata-banerjee-says-she-was-attacked-in-nandigram-calls-it-a-conspiracy-960423.html">Mamata Banerjee says she was attacked in Nandigram, calls it a conspiracy</a></strong></p>.<p>In response, the Election Commission on Thursday sent a strongly-worded letter to the Trinamool Congress on the Party's memorandum over injuries to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the campaign, saying it looks "undignified to even respond" to allegations that the poll panel is doing things in the state at the behest of a "particular party".</p>.<p>The poll panel has also asked the state administration to be more cautious while planning for security arrangements for high-profile VVIPs when they campaign, but who is really responsible for the safety of a chief minister?</p>.<p>Security is provided to a wide range and a high number of people in India. The decision to provide security and the level of security provided is dependent on the threat perception of the person. The President, Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, Union Ministers, MPs and several others receive protection.</p>.<p><strong><a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/tag/west-bengal-assembly-elections-2021">All you need to know about West Bengal Assembly elections</a></strong></p>.<p>The agencies providing security cover are Special Protection Group (SPG), National Security Guards (NSG), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). These agencies fall under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs led by Home Minister Amit Shah.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is provided security by the SPG. Z+ is the highest category of security in India with a security cover of 55 personnel which includes 10+ NSG Commandos and police personnel.</p>
