Description: BJP workers took to the streets across Bengal this morning, following a 12-hour bandh call by the party. The bandh had two main demands: First, justice for the family of the medical college trainee doctor who was brutally murdered, calling for the culprits to be hanged and second, actio
Reacting to BJP’s call for a 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' on August 28, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh accused the party of attempting to create anarchy in the state. Several BJP leaders were detained by Police during the protest by BJP. Watch to know more!
Security on August 28 has been beefed up in Kolkata amid BJP's call for a 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh'. 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' has been called by the BJP to protest against the state government after the police used lathi charges and tear gas on protestors during Nabanna Abhiyan, on August 28.
Bus services were affected after BJP called a 12-hour ‘Bengal Bandh’ to protest against the West Bengal government in Dhakuria on August 28. Private vehicles were also seen less in numbers, even as markets and shops remained open as usual.
bengal Bandh: Mamata Banerjee dedicated the party's foundation day of its student wing to the Kolkata rape and murder victim. Mamasta also stated that the state government will pass anti-rape laws, enabling capital punishment for the accused.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement comes at a time when several reports are emerging related to violent clashes between workers of the ruling TMC and the Bharatiya Janata Party. The BJP called for a 12-hour bandh against the Mamata government.
The BJP has called Bangla Bandh in the entire state. There have been reports of clashes between the BJP protesters and TMC workers.
Because of Bengal bandh, these airlines urged the air passengers to monitor road conditions and their flight status on Wednesday.
During Bengal Bandh, BJP leader Priyangu Pandey said the moment his car was stopped, around 50-60 people targeted the vehicle and 7 to 8 bombs were thrown at his vehicle and then 6-7 round firing was done.
Mamata Banerjee's message for youth comes amid a 12-hour Bengal bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party, condemning the crackdown on protestors during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' march against her government.
While announcing Bangla bandh, BJP state chief Majumdar alleged that the TMC government was oppressing students and the Left had expressed its support by not participating in the protests.
Clashes between BJP and Trinamool Congress workers were reported, heightening tensions in Kolkata and other areas. Despite the bandh, most markets, shops, and government offices remained open, although there was a noticeable decrease in public transport and private vehicles on the roads.
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Asserting that police used "brutal repression" against the peaceful attendees of the "Nabanna Abhijan" rally in the city and Howrah, West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari threatened to stall the state's operations if the "brutalities" by the administration were not stopped.
Bengal bandh: Due to the 12-hour West Bengal Bandh on Wednesday, Kolkata Metro services are expected to be impacted. Regular metro commuters are advised to check the official Kolkata Metro website for the latest updates on service disruptions and schedule changes.
West Bengal Bandh: The BJP has called for a 12-hour general strike in West Bengal on Wednesday to protest police action on protesters during Nabanna Abhiyan march to the state secretariat.
The BJP condemned the incident of lathi charge by the West Bengal Police on the students, who had taken out a rally in Kolkata demanding justice for the victim and the chief minister's resignation.
Left cadre blocked railway tracks and roads in Malda, Barddhaman, Raiganj, Asansol, Dankuni and parts of Kolkata, North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts during the bandh that began at 6 am.
Political temperature soars in Bengal as BJP calls for bandh
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