The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Congress rally in Kolkata against atrocities on workers, hawker evictions
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Shrabana Chatterjee
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Congress party workers in Kolkata held a 'Lalbazaar Satyagraha' march to protest alleged police inaction regarding violence against their members and the eviction of hawkers. The protest, which was blocked by police, highlights ongoing political tensions between the Congress party and the ruling BJP government in West Bengal.
Congress leaders and workers took out a march “Lalbazaar Satyagraha” in Kolkata on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) towards the Kolkata Police headquarters protesting against the alleged atrocities against their workers, eviction of hawkers, and police action against students.
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