The Hindu·5 min read·medium
West Bengal Martyr’s Day 2026: What is it?
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The Hindu Bureau
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West Bengal observes Martyr's Day on July 21 to commemorate 13 Youth Congress workers killed during a 1993 police protest. The event remains a significant political flashpoint, with current Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accusing the TMC government of suppressing inquiry findings.
July 21 is Martyr’s Day in West Bengal . Rallies in Central Kolkata are underway, and leaders from Mamata Banerjee to CM Suvendu Adhikari have all commented on the occasion this year.
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