‘Reclaim the night’: All you need to know as Kolkata plans mass protest against rape-murder of RG Kar doctor
Live MintProtests erupted across India after the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} What you need to know about the Kolkata protestThe ‘reclaim the night’ protest in Kolkata will begin around midnight from three venues in the city. Messages about the event have been circulating widely on WhatsApp and other social media platforms since Tuesday evening and many prominent personalities have indicated plans to join the somewhat unprecedented march. Protesters may face inclement weather conditions during the march with the India Meteorological Department predicting heavy rain for Kolkata till August 17. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Tussle within the TMCThe initiative has remained mostly apolitical with TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray also indicating plans to join the agitation.