Mamata Banerjee startled as man breaks security cordon during Jalpaiguri padyatra; video goes viral

Despite the brief interruption, she soon continued with the padyatra, interacting with supporters and carrying on with her scheduled campaign.

Watch the video here:

🚨VIRAL | This is how West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee got startled when a man suddenly fell in front of her to pay his respects pic.twitter.com/cIDiinvxoD

— The Tatva (@thetatvaindia) April 17, 2026

As the video circulated widely online, social media users weighed in on the risks public figures face during such events. One user wrote, “She is the sitting CM of West Bengal she has every right to be concerned about her security! Remember what happened to Rajiv Gandhi??! It’s a valid security concern!”

Another person commented, “If I were her, my reaction could have been the same. It’s a human instinct to either flee or fight an approaching danger.”

Another comment reads, “That must have been an unexpected and unsettling moment. Public figures often face such situations, but people should express respect in safer and more appropriate ways.”

Assembly elections will be held in two phases in West Bengal, on April 23 and April 29.

A similar moment recently made headlines involving Vijay during a campaign rally in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. The actor-turned-politician, who heads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was riding a bicycle through a dense crowd when a supporter suddenly threw a ball-like bundle of flowers toward him.

The unexpected act prompted Vijay to immediately get off the bicycle, as his security team rushed in and formed a protective ring around him, highlighting once again how quickly such situations can turn tense in crowded public settings.

Disclaimer: The incident captured in this footage is a matter of public record and is presented for informational purposes. This report includes unverified social media commentary and should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of security protocols or personal safety.