Sukanta Majumdar Leads Protest in Kolkata, Demands Mamata Banerjee’s Resignation
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar staged a sit-in protest on the road at Baguiati in Kolkata during the 12-hour ‘Bengal Bandh’ called by BJP on Wednesday. During the protest, Majumdar spoke with reporters and said that the protest has transformed into a people’s movement, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
He stated, “Police have turned into goons of Mamata Banerjee. These goons are attacking BJP workers. We are protesting for the youths. There are no jobs for the youth. Mamata Banerjee’s police are not allowing us to conduct any peaceful protest in a democratic way. They are unable to maintain the law and order. They are creating hegemony in the state. They are arresting the BJP workers in an unlawful way. We will continue with our protest. This protest has transformed into a people’s movement. We demand the resignation of CM Mamata Banerjee.”
Meanwhile, in Asansol, BJP workers staged protests on railway tracks demanding justice for a woman doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. BJP leader Bappa Chatterjee said, “The Bandh has been called for two reasons- the first is regarding the RG Kar incident and the second is yesterday, the youth and students had gathered to put forth their point in Nabanna but there is a dictatorship going on in the state. She (Mamata Banerjee) herself is the police minister, the health minister, and the chief minister herself. Despite being in charge of everything, neither the police administration is doing any work here, nor the health department…”
Earlier in the day, Sukanta Majumdar participated in a rally in Baguiati. Police and other security personnel wearing helmets were also present at the spot. Majumdar told reporters that they will start a seven-day dharna from August 29 after the Kolkata High Court permitted them. “Kolkata HC has given us permission for a seven-day Dharna. We will start it from tomorrow…We welcome their verdict…There is no democracy here, police cannot stop firing but only stop BJP’s protest. The police can arrest BJP leaders but not the accused,” he told reporters.
BJP has called for a ’12 hour Bengal Bandh’ after Kolkata police resorted to lathi charge, use of water cannons, and tear gas against the protestors in Nabnna Abhiyaan’ Rally.
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Sukanta Majumdar -: Sukanta Majumdar is a politician in India. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and serves as the President of the BJP in West Bengal.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is a big city in the state of West Bengal, India. It is known for its rich culture, history, and as a major center for education and commerce.
Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the Chief Minister of West Bengal. She is the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party.
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government in India. They are responsible for specific departments or ministries, like education or health.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Sit-in protest -: A sit-in protest is when people sit down in a place to show that they are unhappy about something. They stay there until their demands are heard.
Bengal Bandh -: Bengal Bandh means a general strike in the state of West Bengal. During a bandh, people stop working to protest against something.
Goons -: Goons are people who use violence or threats to get what they want. In this context, it means people who are acting like bullies.
Asansol -: Asansol is another city in West Bengal, India. It is known for its coal and steel industries.
Dharna -: A dharna is a form of protest where people sit in one place and refuse to move until their demands are met.
Kolkata High Court -: The Kolkata High Court is a big court in Kolkata. It makes important legal decisions for the state of West Bengal.
