Violence at Trinamool rally in Kolkata; Mamata accuses BJP government of allowing lawlessness

Violence broke out between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters during a rally in Kolkata, leading to multiple injuries. Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP government of fostering lawlessness and failing to protect citizens.
Violence erupted at a Trinamool Congress procession in Kolkata on Wednesday (July 8, 2026), as TMC supporters clashed with BJP workers. Denouncing the chaos, TMC chief and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that lawlessness has prevailed in the State since the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power two months ago.
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