Despite not getting permission, former CM Mamata Banerjee took to the streets, many new MLAs did not support!

Kolkata: The political atmosphere heated up in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, on Tuesday when Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest march despite not getting permission from the police. Let us tell you, this demonstration was organized around Esplanade and Rani Rashmoni Avenue, the central area of ​​the city, where a large number of TMC supporters and leaders were present.

who was present

Mamata Banerjee was also joined by her nephew and party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, senior leader Madan Mitra, MPs Kalyan Banerjee, Firhad Hakim, Derek O’Brien and Dola Sen. However, many new MLAs of the party and some faces who had recently won the elections were not seen in this demonstration, due to which the discussion in politics has intensified.

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC Chairperson Mamata Banerjee holds a protest at Kolkata’s Rani Rashmoni Avenue over attacks on party leaders, including her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, and other issues. pic.twitter.com/rLyuLSrTp4

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Permission not granted for protest

According to the information, when Mamata Banerjee reached the protest site during the protest, Kolkata Police refused to allow her to protest. It is being told that TMC had sought permission to protest on the nearby Rani Rashmoni Road, but the administration did not give approval for this either. During this, a tense situation was created on the spot, after which a heated argument was seen between the police and the protesters.

Supporters raised slogans

Meanwhile, the supporters present at the protest site also raised slogans in support of Mamata Banerjee. Mamta, while addressing the people through megaphone, made serious allegations against BJP. He claimed that there were irregularities in vote counting on many seats during the assembly elections. Along with this, he also alleged that efforts are being made to stop TMC workers from participating in the protests.

Protest program will continue

Mamta Banerjee said that she was not allowed to set up a stage and use the microphone, but despite this her protest program will continue. He made it clear that the party will continue to raise its voice democratically. Let us tell you, this protest was organized against the recent political developments, post-poll violence, attacks on TMC leaders and the action to remove hawkers. To prevent any untoward incident during the protest, heavy police force was deployed in the entire area and the situation was continuously monitored.