BJP Calls for Strike in West Bengal Against Police Action

The BJP announced a 12-hour general strike in West Bengal on August 28 to protest against police actions during a march to the state secretariat Nabbana. The protestors were demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation following the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor in a state-run hospital.

The BJP has called for a 12-hour general strike in West Bengal on August 28 in response to police actions during a march to the state secretariat Nabbana.

The police deployed batons, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse protesters who were demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This followed the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor in a state-run hospital earlier this month.

BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar stated, 'We are forced to call for a general strike as the autocratic regime is ignoring the people's voices and justice for the deceased doctor. Instead of providing justice, Mamata Banerjee's police are targeting peace-loving citizens demanding a safe environment for women.'

(With inputs from agencies.)