Mamata to Lead Kolkata Protest Over Alleged Attacks on TMC Leaders

Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to lead a protest in Kolkata on Tuesday over alleged post-poll violence targeting party leaders. 

The protest is scheduled to be held at Rani Rashmoni Road and comes in the backdrop of alleged attacks on TMC leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. 

Reacting sharply to the proposed protest, BJP leader Rahul Sinha questioned its intent and legality, stating that



permission for demonstrations lies with the police.

"If she has the intention to protest, then she can do a protest. It is up to the police to decide whether to give permission for it or not. If one has police permission, anyone can stage a protest; there is no objection to that. But what exactly would she be protesting for?" Sinha told Media.

He further alleged that the incident involving Abhishek Banerjee was orchestrated to malign the BJP and strengthen demands for enhanced security.