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Mamata Banerjee Leads Protest March in Kolkata, Warns BJP of ‘Dire Political Backlash’ if It Doesn’t Stop 'Harassing' Bengali-Speaking People
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, JUL 16 – Mamata Banerjee led a 3-km protest rally with over 1,500 police deployed, condemning the detention of 444 alleged migrants and highlighting the plight of 22 lakh Bengali migrant workers nationwide.
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee organized a protest march in Kolkata against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking individuals by the BJP, warning of political consequences if it continues.
- The protest included numerous top leaders of the Trinamool Congress, who highlighted the detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers amid heavy rain and police presence.
- Banerjee stated that she will challenge the Central government's notification about detaining Bengali speakers and emphasized the rights of migrant workers with valid identification.
- She accused the BJP of influencing elections and mistreating Bengali speakers, asserting that the Trinamool Congress is prepared to mobilize against such persecution in future elections.
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