Kolkata: Violence erupts at BJYM’s protest over high power tariffs, party worker severely injured by police high-handedness
5 years, 3 months ago

Kolkata: Violence erupts at BJYM’s protest over high power tariffs, party worker severely injured by police high-handedness

Op India  

Violence erupted at a protest rally organized by the youth wing of the BJP on Wednesday in Kolkata over the issue of power tariffs. State Secretary of BJYM in West Bengal, Aroon Shah, shared a video on Twitter which showed a party worker lying unconscious on the ground while the Police were hurling water cannons at protestors. My brother Subhankar Dutta Majumdar was lying in an unconscious state after facing the atrocities of Kolkata Police during the #ChaloVictoriaHouse protest today. Aroon Shah told OpIndia.com, “Majumdar was taken from the protest site and taken to Lalbazar Police Station in the Police Van. Political violence continues to rock West Bengal with BJP cadres facing the ire of the ruling party at the behest of party chief Mamata Banerjee.

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Case registered against workers from Congress, BJP youth wing after clash in Kolkata
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Case registered against workers from Congress, BJP youth wing after clash in Kolkata

India Today  

The Kolkata Police has registered cases against workers of the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha after a clash between workers from both sides during a protest. Both groups of workers threw stones at each other during the clash, due to which several police personnel were also injured. The police said that the clash broke out between the workers on …

BJP, Trinamool, others protest in Kolkata against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP, Trinamool, others protest in Kolkata against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Amid the recent clashes in Bangladesh following the arrest of Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahamchari, major political parties in West Bengal have expressed concerns over the rampant violence against the minorities, especially Hindus in the neighbouring country. Also, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee also condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Hindus in Bangladesh have faced attacks by …

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest

India TV News  

Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP leader Agnimitra Paul held a protest march on Wednesday to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata against the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari by Dhaka police. During the march, Agnimitra Paul said that the Bengali Hindus would …

What next in West Bengal?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What next in West Bengal?

Hindustan Times  

The decision of junior doctors on strike in West Bengal to suspend their strike and provide essential services from Saturday will come as a relief to large sections of the population that depend on public hospitals. The striking doctors decided in favour of the partial resumption of services after the state chief secretary issued a set of directives to ensure …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Congress workers and leaders staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Thursday protesting against the derogatory statements made by BJP and Shiv Sena leaders against party leader Rahul Gandhi. Hundreds of party workers marched from the Congress Bhawan to the Kharavela Nagar police station and filed complaints against Union minister Ranveet Singh Bittu, Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh, BJP functionary …

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday slammed the West Bengal government and chief minister Mamata Banerjee over their handling of the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital saying that “a lot remains to be done” in light of the ongoing atrocities and crimes against women in the country. Speaking at an event …

Bengal bandh sparks clashes on streets of Kolkata
4 months, 1 week ago

Bengal bandh sparks clashes on streets of Kolkata

Hindustan Times  

A 12-hour bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party over the rape and murder of a young doctor sparked fierce clashes on the streets of Kolkata on Wednesday and stalled life in other parts of West Bengal even as politics mounted over the gruesome crime that has stunned India and stoked sweeping protests. Workers from the BJP workers blocked roads …

Kolkata Case: After Major Commotion in Bengal, Police Detains BJP Activist | Breaking News
4 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata Case: After Major Commotion in Bengal, Police Detains BJP Activist | Breaking News

ABP News  

West Bengal BJP called a 12-hour Bangla bandh on August 28 against the police action taken on students demonstrating against the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder, aiming to reach the West Bengal state secretariat, Nabanna, as part of their Nabanna Abhijan. Large-scale violence ensued on the streets of Kolkata and Howrah on Tuesday afternoon after protestors clashed with the police …

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved
4 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party observed a 12-hour “Bangla Bandh” in West Bengal today to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday. Daily life was partially affected across the state as BJP workers tried stopping rail and bus services leading to police action. Over 200 people were arrested and …

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata writes to PM Modi for central law on sex assault, speedy trials
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata writes to PM Modi for central law on sex assault, speedy trials

The Hindu  

As the Central Bureau of Investigation approached a court in Kolkata seeking permission to conduct polygraph tests on former principal of the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Kumar Ghosh and four other doctors, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for a central legislation for speedy justice in cases of …

'Certain political parties…’: Mamata Banerjee on mob attack at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Certain political parties…’: Mamata Banerjee on mob attack at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital

Hindustan Times  

Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed ‘certain political parties’ were behind the mob attack at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where doctors are protesting the August 9 rape and murder of a junior doctor. Kolkata, India - Aug. 5, 2024: Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee during inaugiration of 'Vanamahotsov 2024' at the lawn of West Bengal Legislative …

BJP protests outside power utility office in Kolkata against hike in tariff
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP protests outside power utility office in Kolkata against hike in tariff

India Today  

After obtaining permission from the Calcutta High Court, the BJP, led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, staged a protest march against the Sanjeev Goenka-led Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation at its head office in Kolkata's Dharmatala area. The Calcutta High Court had permitted the supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party to protest outside the CESC offices at Victoria House in …

Calcutta High Court Allows BJP Rally Outside CESC Office Over Alleged Increase In Electricity Prices, Limits Attendance To 1,000 Protestors
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Allows BJP Rally Outside CESC Office Over Alleged Increase In Electricity Prices, Limits Attendance To 1,000 Protestors

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has allowed a protest by the supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party outside the offices of the Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation at Victoria House in Kolkata over the alleged increase in electricity prices. Billwadal Bhattacharya, counsel for the petitioner submitted that the party members of the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal wanted to organize the rally …

3 policemen injured as protest over power cuts turns violent in Bengal’s Malda
5 months, 3 weeks ago

3 policemen injured as protest over power cuts turns violent in Bengal’s Malda

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Five people, including three police personnel, were injured in a clash between a mob and the West Bengal Police on Thursday, following protests over frequent power disruptions in Malda district, people aware of the matter said. The incident took place at Enayetpur in Malda’s Manikchak area in which the Manikchak police station circle inspector sustained injuries following an attack …

West Bengal: BJP'S Suvendu Leads Sit-In Against TMC Violence
5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal: BJP'S Suvendu Leads Sit-In Against TMC Violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari staged a four-hour sit-in demonstration with a group of around BJP 300 workers outside Raj Bhavan on Sunday against the post-poll violence allegedly by the Trinamul Congress in the state. Mr Adhikari however announced the plan of a new agitation by the BJP on July 21, the day when TMC holds …

Violence in West Bengal: BJP workers' bus attacked in Durgapur
8 months, 1 week ago

Violence in West Bengal: BJP workers' bus attacked in Durgapur

Op India  

In a shocking development on Wednesday, Bharatiya Janata Party workers onboard a bus came under attack in Durgapur, West Bengal. Durgapur, West Bengal | BJP workers returning from the rally of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in DVC More area were allegedly attacked. Alarming news from West Bengal: Houses of BJP workers and supporters attacked by #TMC goons for attending …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Bengal Records Highest Turnout, Bihar Lowest
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Bengal Records Highest Turnout, Bihar Lowest

The Quint  

As three Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal headed to polls, BJP and TMC workers accused each other of being behind the violence reported in the state on Friday, 19 April. The BJP alleged that TMC supporters in Chandamari had pelted stones and injured the party's booth president. Meanwhile, the Mamata Banerjee-led party claimed that their workers had been attacked …

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April
9 months ago

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April

Op India  

On Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party will “riot” two days before the first phase of Lok Sabha voting on 19th April in the state. Voting is on 19 April and they will riot on 17 April.” #WATCH | Purulia: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says, "Hold rallies and meetings but do …

West Bengal police lathicharge BJP workers protesting against sexual assault of Hindu women in Sandeshkhali
10 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal police lathicharge BJP workers protesting against sexual assault of Hindu women in Sandeshkhali

Op India  

On Tuesday, February 13, the West Bengal police working at the behest of CM Mamata Banerjee clashed with BJP workers who were trying to reach the SP’s office in Basirhat to protest against the systematic sexual assault of Hindu women in Sandeshkhali at the hands of Trinamool Congress goons. #WATCH | Basirhat: A clash broke out between Police & BJP …

West Bengal: Clashes erupt between police and BJP workers in Barrackpore
11 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal: Clashes erupt between police and BJP workers in Barrackpore

Op India  

On January 29, clashes ensued between Bharatiya Janata Party supporters and local police in Barrackpore, West Bengal, during the law violation program led by State BJP President Sukanta Majumdar. Suvendu Adhikari, BJP leader and LoP in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly alleges that the use of water cannons against BJP workers in Barrackpore was directed by CM Mamata Banerjee. #WATCH …

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Assam during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in that state, with the party claiming that some of its senior leaders were attacked, Congress state units across the country launched protests on Monday evening. All across India, PCCs and DCCs are instructed to hold large-scale protests tomorrow evening and …

Panchayat Poll Violence: Bengal BJP Seeks Governor's Intervention
1 year, 5 months ago

Panchayat Poll Violence: Bengal BJP Seeks Governor's Intervention

News 18  

The legal department of West Bengal BJP on Friday sought Governor C V Ananda Bose’s intervention over the violence during the West Bengal panchayat election process, claiming that it has exposed the “suffocation of democratic process” and lack of law and order in the state. Seeking the governor’s intervention “to restore democracy in West Bengal,” BJP legal department comprising advocates, …

Violence continues in Bengal, several areas to vote again
1 year, 6 months ago

Violence continues in Bengal, several areas to vote again

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal state election commission ordered repolling on Monday at 697 booths in 19 districts where voting for the rural elections has been declared void, a notification, seen by HT, said hours after a meeting of the commission on Sunday evening during which it took stock of vote-tampering and violence across the state. While the Trinamool Congress government continued …

Bengal On Fire; Guns Brandished, Vehicles Torched As Nearly Two Dozen Die In Violence | Top Updates
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengal On Fire; Guns Brandished, Vehicles Torched As Nearly Two Dozen Die In Violence | Top Updates

Hindustan Times  

Bengal On Fire; Guns Brandished, Vehicles Torched As Nearly Two Dozen Die In Violence | Top Updates No end to the violence a day after West Bengal's panchayat polls were marred by protests. BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari demanded the Centre's intervention against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. #bengal #violence #mamata #panchayatpolls #westbengal #wb #protests #elections #mamatabanerjee #adhirranjanchowdhury #suvenduadhikari #centre …

BJP Workers Hold Protest Outside SEC Office Against Bengal Rural Poll Violence
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP Workers Hold Protest Outside SEC Office Against Bengal Rural Poll Violence

News 18  

BJP supporters on Sunday staged a demonstration in front of the office of West Bengal State Election Commission in Kolkata, protesting against the panchayat poll violence that left 15 people dead. A delegation of the BJP’s state unit went inside the office to meet State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha, a party leader said. The BJP, which blamed the state election …

Highways blocked, vehicles vandalised as protests over polls turn violent
1 year, 6 months ago

Highways blocked, vehicles vandalised as protests over polls turn violent

India Today  

Protests were held in different parts of West Bengal on Sunday against the violence that rocked the panchayat elections and over allegations of irregularities. VIDEO | BJP holds protest in East Medinipur over alleged stealing of ballot boxes during West Bengal panchayat polls held yesterday. "At around 3.15 am, one of our informants told us that some ballot boxes have …

Mamata government complicit in Bengal violence, alleges Sitaram Yechury
1 year, 6 months ago

Mamata government complicit in Bengal violence, alleges Sitaram Yechury

The Hindu  

Days after the joint Opposition meeting, General Secretary of Communist Party of India Sitaram Yechury attacked All India Trinamool Congress party alleging that the State administration is complicit in the political violence that has killed 10 persons during the ongoing panchayat elections. His comments come days after the two parties sat across each other in the joint Opposition meeting held …

Violence intensifies during filing of papers for Bengal panchayat polls
1 year, 6 months ago

Violence intensifies during filing of papers for Bengal panchayat polls

The Hindu  

Violence intensified during the filing of nomination papers for the panchayat polls in West Bengal on Monday, with reports of clashes emerging from several districts and leaders of Opposition parties sustaining injuries during the process. The Calcutta High Court during the day heard petitions on several issues concerning panchayat polls, including seeking deployment of Central forces, increasing the window of …

BJP trying to create violence in West Bengal in lines of Manipur: CM Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP trying to create violence in West Bengal in lines of Manipur: CM Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

Mamata Banerjee on WB violence : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said that the BJP is trying to instigate violence between communities in West Bengal along the lines of Manipur. They are trying to create that violence here as they did in Manipur," the chief minister said while addressing a public meeting at Salboni in West Midnapore district. …

Mamata Banerjee says encounters in UP became 'normal', suggests people to protest
1 year, 8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee says encounters in UP became 'normal', suggests people to protest

Hindustan Times  

Encounters have become ‘normal’ for people in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged as she doubled down her attack against the Yogi Adityanath government after gangster-turned politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range on Saturday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna, in Howrah, …

West Bengal: SFI and DYFI goons clash with police in Barasat, 12 persons injured
1 year, 8 months ago

West Bengal: SFI and DYFI goons clash with police in Barasat, 12 persons injured

Op India  

On Tuesday, April 11, over 12 people, including five police officials were injured in a clash between the police and Left student body supporters at Barasat in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas. A clash between the police and Student Federation of India, and Democratic Youth Federation of India supporters erupted when the Left student and youth wing supporters were heading …

Mamata blames BJP for Ram Navami violence in Bengal, says rally taken out deliberately
1 year, 9 months ago

Mamata blames BJP for Ram Navami violence in Bengal, says rally taken out deliberately

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday held the Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for the violence that erupted in the state during and after Ram Navami celebrations. Addressing a public gathering on Monday, Mamata Banerjee said, “All the accused, who incited violence in Howrah on Ram Navami, were from outside Bengal. “In the meeting with the police officials, the …

Bengal: BJP MP protests after cops bar her from joining Hanuman Jayanti event
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal: BJP MP protests after cops bar her from joining Hanuman Jayanti event

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Locket Chatterjee sat on a protest at Bansberia in West Bengal’s Hooghly district on Thursday after she was allegedly stopped by the police from attending a Hanuman Jayanti celebration. The Calcutta high court on Wednesday barred political leaders or even common people from making any public statement related to the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations following the incidents …

Calcutta HC orders Bengal government to get central forces for Hanuman Jayanti
1 year, 9 months ago

Calcutta HC orders Bengal government to get central forces for Hanuman Jayanti

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court on Wednesday ordered the West Bengal government to seek the assistance of central police forces to ensure peace on Thursday, observing that an additional and sessions judge in Hooghly failed to get requisite security for his family when clashes over Ram Navami processions broke out in the district last week. The bench also reviewed a …

West Bengal violence: Internet services remain suspended, prohibitory order still in force in Hooghly's Rishra
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal violence: Internet services remain suspended, prohibitory order still in force in Hooghly's Rishra

India TV News  

West Bengal violence: Amid heavy deployment of the police force in the violence-hit Hooghly district in West Bengal, the internet services continue to remain suspended and the prohibitory order was still in force in Rishra town. Police arrest several people The police officer also said that several people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in Sunday's violence. Bengal governor …

West Bengal violence: Home Ministry seeks report
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal violence: Home Ministry seeks report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union home ministry on Tuesday sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee government on the violence during Rama Navami in Howrah, Hooghly and nearby areas. Sources said the home ministry has sought a detailed report from the state government over the violence that broke out between two groups when a Rama Navami procession was taken out in …

BJP hired goondas from Bihar to riot in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP hired goondas from Bihar to riot in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

The BJP hires people to incite riots and violence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said as she addressed party workers in East Midnapur’s Khejuri. If BJP can't do it, they hire people to incite riots," Mamata Banerjee said about the Ram Navami clashes in the state. West Bengal celebrates several Hindu festivals, Mamata Banerjee said, adding that hooliganism has …

Train services disrupted as fresh violence erupts in Bengal's Hooghly; BJP, TMC cross swords
1 year, 9 months ago

Train services disrupted as fresh violence erupts in Bengal's Hooghly; BJP, TMC cross swords

India Today  

All local and mail express train services on Eastern Railway's Howrah–Bardhaman main line were suspended for three hours on the intervening night between Monday and Tuesday after an incident of stone pelting occurred at the Rishra railway station in Hooghly district. For the security of common people, all local and mail express train services have been suspended on Howrah-Bardhaman Main …

West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee fears violence on Hanuman Jayanti, urges Hindus to protect Muslims
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee fears violence on Hanuman Jayanti, urges Hindus to protect Muslims

India TV News  

West Bengal Violence: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee few days after Howrah and Hooghly violence claimed that there are plans afoot for another round of violence in the state during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. Banerjee urged "hindu brothers" to protect minorities Banerjee’s comments came a day after clashes broke out between two groups of people during Ram Navami processions in …

Bengal violence: Amit Shah speaks to governor, BJP chief
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal violence: Amit Shah speaks to governor, BJP chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: A day after the violence at the Rama Navami rally in Howrah, near Kolkata, fresh unrest was reported from the trouble-hit areas in the town on the banks of the river Hooghly, while 36 persons were arrested by the police. Worried over the situation, Union home minister Amit Shah called up West Bengal governor C.V. Ananda Bose and state …

'Attacks by BJP-hired goons': Bengal CM Mamata on Ram Navami violence in Howrah
1 year, 9 months ago

'Attacks by BJP-hired goons': Bengal CM Mamata on Ram Navami violence in Howrah

India Today  

Reacting to the incidents of violence reported during the Ram Navami festivities from Howrah, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said the clashes were planned by the Bharatiya Janata Party for a month. “The BJP has been planning these events for a month and they are now using these clashes to avoid the Opposition’s questions about the Adani row,” …

West Bengal: BJP slams Mamata Banerjee after Kolkata Police brutally remove protesting job seekers
2 years, 2 months ago

West Bengal: BJP slams Mamata Banerjee after Kolkata Police brutally remove protesting job seekers

Firstpost  

Thousands of candidates who had passed the Teacher Eligibility Test have been protesting at the headquarters of the West Bengal education department at Karunamayi in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata for several days now Kolkata: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari slammed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday over alleged corruption by the ruling Trinamool Congress in the education …

Communal lash in Kolkata, BJP hits the streets
2 years, 2 months ago

Communal lash in Kolkata, BJP hits the streets

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 11, 2022 12:33 IST Clashes between two communities in Kolkata’s Ekbalpore area has sparked off a political storm. Mounting tension between two communities over putting up flags during the celebration of Milad –un- Nabi escalated into violence in which several houses and vehicles were destroyed and the Ekbalpore police station was vandalised. The Leader of the Opposition …

Kolkata violence: TMC-BJP war of words over clashes between two groups in Mominpur
2 years, 2 months ago

Kolkata violence: TMC-BJP war of words over clashes between two groups in Mominpur

Firstpost  

The saffron camp claimed that law and order have worsened in West Bengal, drawing a sharp retort from the ruling TMC which accused the BJP of trying to vitiate the atmosphere of the state. Kolkata: A war of words broke out between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition BJP on Monday over clashes between two groups in the Khidderpore-Mominpur …

West Bengal: Communal violence erupts in Kolkata, BJP slams Mamata Banerjee
2 years, 2 months ago

West Bengal: Communal violence erupts in Kolkata, BJP slams Mamata Banerjee

Firstpost  

There was massive violence in sensitive areas such as Mominpur and neighbouring Ekbalpur area of Kolkata. Several vehicles were vandalized and set on fire Kolkata: Communal violence has erupted in West Bengal once again. BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Governor of West Bengal regarding this, …

Violence Breaks Out in Bengal's Mominpur, BJP State Chief Among 5 Arrested; Section 144 Clamped
2 years, 3 months ago

Violence Breaks Out in Bengal's Mominpur, BJP State Chief Among 5 Arrested; Section 144 Clamped

News 18  

Violence erupted in West Bengal’s Mominpur area on Sunday as two communities clashed after religious flags put up for Milad un-Nabi were allegedly torn. “I have written to Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji & Hon’ble Governor Shri La Ganesan Ji requesting them to urgently deploy Central Forces in the wake of Mominpur violence & ransacking of Ekbalpur Police …

DC Edit | Order swift Kolkata inquiry to fix blame for violent stir
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Order swift Kolkata inquiry to fix blame for violent stir

Deccan Chronicle  

The violent protest march on the state secretariat in Kolkata mounted by the BJP from multiple locations simultaneously is of a kind not seen in a long time in West Bengal’s capital, which is no stranger to street-level militancy displayed by political outfits of different stripes. In light of the visuals seen on television, the newspaper reporting and the eyewitness …

BJP workers brought bombs, guns, says Mamata Banerjee on Kolkata violence
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP workers brought bombs, guns, says Mamata Banerjee on Kolkata violence

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Bharatiya Janata Party workers who clashed with the police in Kolkata and Howrah during an agitation on Tuesday were armed with bombs and guns, chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Wednesday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said the government wasn’t against peaceful protests but “the BJP and its supporters resorted to violence, vandalism and arson”. Police used batons, …

BJP Rally Clashes | "No Unnecessary Arrests, Ensure Protection Of BJP Leaders": Calcutta High Court Seeks Report From State Govt
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP Rally Clashes | "No Unnecessary Arrests, Ensure Protection Of BJP Leaders": Calcutta High Court Seeks Report From State Govt

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the state's Home Secretary to submit a report in respect of the alleged incident related to BJP's Nabanna Chalo rally, which turned violent yesterday and during which, several BJP workers and police personnel came face to face and some of them got injured.The bench of Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi. The …

Bengal Police start probe into Kolkata clashes, arrest over 20 for assault
2 years, 3 months ago

Bengal Police start probe into Kolkata clashes, arrest over 20 for assault

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: More than 20 people have been arrested in specific cases of assault on police officers and destruction of government property in Kolkata and Howrah during Bharatiya Janata Party’s Nabanna Chalo agitation, police officers aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Stones being pelted during Bharatiya Janata Party 's 'Nabanna Chalo' march against the state government in Kolkata on Tuesday …

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