Clashes in Singur, 15 hurt

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s first visit to Singur, post Tata’s withdrawal from the area, was marred by protests and clashes between her supporters and pro-Nano plant activists, reports Snigdhendu Bhattacharya.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s first visit to Singur, post Tata’s withdrawal from the area, on Sunday was marred by protests and clashes between her supporters and pro-Nano plant activists.

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At least 15 people from both the sides were injured in the clashes.

Since morning, the Save-Nano Committee activists and CPI-M supporters had assembled on the Durgapur expressway and smashed vehicles to stop Mamata’s entry to Singur.

In the evening, many Trinamool supporters encircled the Save-Nano Committee and CPI-M supporters and beat them up.

Addressing the rally at Singur after the incident, Mamata demanded President’s Rule in the state.