Mass Protests Erupt in Kolkata Over Harassment of Bengali Migrants
Youth Congress activists protested in Kolkata against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking migrants in BJP-ruled states. The protest was part of the Trinamool Congress 'Bhasha Andolan', initiated by Mamata Banerjee to address migrant issues. Tensions rise as protests continue ahead of the state assembly elections.
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Youth Congress activists took to the streets of Kolkata on Saturday, rallying against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking migrants in states governed by the BJP. Clutching placards and chanting slogans, the protesters began their march to the Raj Bhavan, intending to present a deputation to authorities.
However, police intervention at Dharmatala near Raj Bhavan halted the procession, with several demonstrators detained for attempting to breach police barricades. Accusations emerged from protesters claiming that migrants were being mistreated and forcibly sent to Bangladesh.
The Trinamool Congress added momentum with its women's wing staging a sit-in on Mayo Road. Party leader Mamata Banerjee had launched the 'Bhasha Andolan' on July 28, advocating for Bengali rights and comparing it to the historic 1952 language protest in Dhaka. Such rallies are slated to continue until the upcoming state elections.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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