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Congress Marches in Kolkata Over Worker Attacks and Hawker Evictions
The Story in Brief
Congress leaders and workers held a Lalbazaar Satyagraha in Kolkata on 5 August 2026. The march began at College Street and moved towards Kolkata Police headquarters. It protested alleged attacks on party workers, hawker evictions and police action against students. Hundreds took part, including state president Subhankar Sarkar and leader Prakash Joshi.
Congress leaders demanded strict action and an impartial inquiry into alleged attacks on workers travelling to a 21 July Martyrs’ Day rally. Police stopped the march near Bentinck Street using barricades. Protesters offered flowers and chocolates to police. Minister and BJP leader Sharadwat Mukherjee said Congress was seeking political relevance.
The Indian Opinion
The allegations about attacks and police conduct need verification, as the available account mainly presents Congress’s claims. The minister’s response focuses on the protest’s political purpose rather than answering those allegations. Describing the march only as political would also overlook the concerns raised by participants. An impartial inquiry and a clear police account could help separate established facts from competing political statements.
Source: thehindu.com
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