BJP Stages Statewide 'Chakka Jam' in West Bengal
The West Bengal BJP conducted a statewide road blockade, demanding justice for the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case and the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Protesters blocked roads, burnt tyres, and shouted slogans across Kolkata and other districts for an hour.
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The West Bengal BJP on Friday staged a statewide 'Chakka jam' (road blockade) for an hour, demanding justice in the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case and the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
During the protest, BJP workers ignited tyres at numerous locations and raised slogans seeking justice for the victim and the chief minister's resignation. In Kolkata, key areas like Shyambazar, Lake Town, VIP Road, Salt Lake, Karunamoyee, Behala, and Rajpur saw roads blocked from 1 pm to 2 pm.
Similar demonstrations occurred in Birbhum, Paschim Bardhaman, and Paschim Medinpur districts, where traffic movement experienced brief disruptions. The BJP has been conducting a series of protests, led by Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar, with ongoing demonstrations including those organized by the party's women's wing.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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