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Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: TMC called the Bengal Bandh movement “a complete flop” by the BJP as police detained 64 people during protests.
Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 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. Schools and colleges remain open, though attendance has fallen....Read More
TMC workers organised a counter-protest at several places to oppose the bandh called by the BJP, leading to a scuffle between the two party workers.
Several BJP leaders including Locket Chatterjee, Rahul Sinha, and Roopa Ganguly were detained by the police for their protest. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari joined the protesters in Nandigram. He said the party would ‘stall’ West Bengal if the police 'repression' doesn't stop immediately.
“The government will not allow any bandh on Wednesday. We urge people not to participate in it. All steps shall be taken to ensure that normal life is unaffected,” said Alapan Bandopadhyay, the chief advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Over 200 people were arrested and several injured in several parts of Kolkata city after police cracked down on protesters attempting to proceed towards the state secretariat to press for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee. The rally was organised by a new student body, ‘Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj’ to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor inside RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.
The CBI will seek the opinion of medical experts from AIIMS Delhi, to ascertain if the main accused Sanjay Roy was the only accused who committed the crime. He is currently under judicial custody. The agency is investigating the rape and murder alongside financial irregularities against the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh.
In addition to the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken cognisance of the CBI's first information report (FIR) and launched a money laundering probe against Dr. Ghosh.
Bengal Bandh today live updates: BJP leader Amit Malviya praises students in Siliguri for joining strike | Watch
Bengal Bandh today live updates: BJP leader Amit Malviya praised students for joining the general strike against Mamata Banerjee's government.
With a video showing school students getting off a bus, he posted on X, claiming that the youths were against CM Mamata's government.
Bengal Bandh today live updates: Government bus services affected at several places | Watch
Bengal Bandh today live updates: BJP leader claims people are supporting their protest ‘immensely’
Bengal Bandh today live updates: West Bengal BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari claimed that the people are supporting their protest “immensely”.
"People are supporting our protest immensely and Mamata Banerjee is using her brute force to stop it. The call of protest is not just by BJP but by the people. Mamata Banerjee should resign in the interest of people," Bhandari told PTI.
Bengal Bandh today live updates: Mahua Moitra accuses BJP of ‘forcibly shutting’ high schools
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleged that local BJP workers are “forcibly shutting” high schools to mark the Bangla Bandh called by the party.
“Don’t expect more from party whose leader has mystery degree in Entire Political Science. Thank you BJP for reinforcing why Bengal shuns you. Jai Shri Galgoatias,” posted the Krishnanagar MP on X.
Bengal Bandh today live updates: Clashes erupt between BJP and TMC workers
: Clashes erupted between BJP and TMC workers in Nadia as both parties organised protests and counterprotests to mark the 12-hour “Bangla Bandh”.
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata dedicates Trinamool Chhatra Parishad Foundation Day to victim doctor
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee posted on X that she is dedicating the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad Foundation Day to victim doctor who was raped and murdered inside a Kolkata medical college.
"And please, our heartfelt condolences to the family of the sister who was brutally tortured to death and seeking speedy justice, as well as to all the women of all ages across India who have been subjected to such inhumane act," her post read.
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC workers protest against BJP's Bandh
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Several workers from the ruling Trinamool Congress staged protest against the 12-hour "Bengal Bandh" called by the opposition BJP.
TMC leader Narayan Ghosh told ANI, "They want to make poor people suffer. They have come to West Bengal to do dacoity. Common and poor people are with Mamata Banerjee. West Bengal can't be stopped by doing such things."
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Not forcing the Bandh on people says BJP leader
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP leader Agnimitra Paul said the party is not forcing people to observe the bandh.
“Yesterday, the police tortured a lot. They pelted stones, we even have a picture of this. They used tear gas and water cannons,” she told PTI.
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Police detain protesting BJP workers in Alipurduar
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal police detained several BJP workers who began their protest in Alipurduar to mark the 12-hour "Bangla Bandh" called by the party.
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP MLA blocks Bongaon railway station
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP MLA Ashok Kirtania blocked trains in the Bongaon Railway station to mark the 12-hour “Bangla Bandh” called by the BJP.
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Government bus services partially affected, driver-conductors wear helmets for safety
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Government bus services were partially affected in places like Siliguri and Paschim Medinipur in West Bengal.
In visuals coming in from PTI, bus drivers, and conductors were seen wearing helmets during duty for their physical safety.
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Morning visuals show deserted streets | Watch
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: A 12-hour Bangla Bandh has been called by the opposition BJP to protest police action against protesters during yesterday's “Nabanna Abhijan” rally.
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP leader reviews ‘Bangla Bandh’ called by party
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP leader Agnimitra Paul hit the streets to review bandh called by the party.
Speaking to ANI, she alleged that water cannons mixed with chemicals were used on protesters during yesterday's Nabanna Abhijan rally.
"They are unable to provide safety to women of the state and when women protest, they use force to disperse them. We will continue to protest," she added.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: BJP President Nadda calls violence ‘shameful for humanity’
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Reacting to violence during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally, BJP President JP Nadda said the TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has crossed all limits of "cruelty and dictatorship" in Bengal.
"Keeping in mind the sentiments of the common citizens, the Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a Bengal bandh for 12 hours from 6 am on Wednesday. I am confident that the people of Bengal will stand with us and will leave no stone unturned to shatter the pride of Mamata Banerjee and create an environment to overthrow such an oppressive government," he added.
