Demand for Mamata's resignation intensifies as tension mounts during 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest in Kolkata

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'Demand for Mamata's resignation intensifies as tension mounts during 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest in Kolkata following doctor's rape-murder.' 


'Nabanna Abhijan': 4,500 police officers will be stationed at 7 different locations in Kolkata and Howrah to block protesters from reaching the state secretariat. 

Tensions were present in the West Bengal government as some called for a 'Nabanna Abhijan' or a march to the state secretariat in Kolkata on August 27th. They were demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old female trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. 

The 'Paschimbanga Chhatro Samaj' student organization claimed that their August 27 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally would be nonviolent and centered on calling for Mamata Banerjee's resignation and the arrest of the perpetrators of the rape-murder case. However, Kolkata's additional commissioner of police, Supratim Sarkar, announced on Monday that the group's request to conduct the march has been denied. 

The unregistered student group West Bengal Students Community and the organization Sangrami Joutha Mancha have both separately called for the Nabanna Abhijan. The Sangrami Joutha Mancha is made up of state government employees who have been protesting for a while now to have their DA equal to that of central government employees. 

The West Bengal Police has deemed the planned marches, which have mostly gained support through social media, as "unlawful" and "unapproved", and has assured the public that measures have been taken to address any concerns about potential disturbances to law and order during the demonstration. 

Sayan Lahiri, spokesperson for the Chatra Samaj, stated that the planned march to the state secretariat Nabanna would not cause any disruptions for UGC-NET candidates, as the examination will take place in two separate shifts. The UGC-NET is conducted to assess qualifications for assistant professor roles in higher education institutions and for junior research fellowships (JRF). The exam will take place in two sessions: one from 9:30am to 12:30pm and the other from 3pm to 6pm. 

According to a report from news agency PTI, ADG (law and order) Manoj Verma stated at Nabanna that the police have been informed of potential efforts by troublemakers to infiltrate protests and stir up significant trouble and disorder during the rally. The state government has implemented a ban on gatherings of more than five people near Nabanna under Section 163 of the BNSS. 

The Times of India stated that approximately 4,500 police officers will be stationed at seven points in Kolkata and Howrah to block protesters from reaching Nabanna. 

The report mentioned that riot-control vehicles, water cannons, tear gas shells, guard rails, aluminium alloy walls, and drones will be used at various locations in Kolkata to deter protesters. 

The Trinamool Congress labeled the rally as a plot to create disorder on the streets and disclosed several videos allegedly showing Bharatiya Janata Party leaders from Ghatal in Paschim Medinipur district scheming to provoke violence at the event. Both leaders were taken into police custody for interrogation. 

The Bengal BJP announced on Monday that they will not be participating in the Nabanna Abhijan, but they are willing to show support for any form of protest that aims to seek justice for the victim of the RG Kar hospital rape-murder. This includes supporting movements regardless of political affiliations. Sukanta Majumdar, the president of the BJP in Bengal, claimed that manipulated videos are being shared to discredit a movement that is not related to politics. 

In a video message released by the Raj Bhavan on Monday night, Governor CV Ananda Bose advised the state government against using force to prevent students from organizing the rally. 

The violent sexual assault and killing of a female medical student at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital sparked anger and condemnation across the nation. The nation was deeply impacted by the incident, leading to a series of protests calling for justice for the victim.

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