Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Congress Revives Martyrs' Day Event in Kolkata
The Congress party in West Bengal held its Martyrs' Day event after many years, remembering the workers killed in a 1993 police firing.
They said many people came, showing the party is getting stronger.
They also announced a big rally for early next year with Rahul Gandhi.
Some Congress leaders criticized the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
They said the TMC's events are just for show and the BJP is misusing donations.
The Congress plans more meetings and activities to grow stronger in the state.
The Congress held its Martyrs' Day event in Kolkata after several years, commemorating the 1993 police firing incident.
The event saw a large turnout, which the Congress claims shows its revival in West Bengal.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury announced a rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in early 2024, to be addressed by Rahul Gandhi.
Congress leaders criticized the BJP and TMC, alleging misuse of donations and politicization of the Martyrs' Day observance.
The Congress plans organizational programs, including street-corner meetings and midnight flag hoisting on Independence Day.
- Who
- Congress party, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Subhankar Sarkar, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Martyrs' Day event and announcement of a future rally
- When
- July 21, 2023
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To commemorate the 1993 police firing incident and assert the Congress' revival in the state
Congress Revival
TMC and BJP Criticism
Party Revival
Congress Revival
The Congress claims the event's success shows its revival in West Bengal.
TMC and BJP Criticism
The TMC and BJP allege the Congress is merely trying to regain political relevance.
Martyrs' Day Observance
Congress Revival
The Congress asserts it is the rightful observer of Martyrs' Day, honoring its workers killed in 1993.
TMC and BJP Criticism
The TMC and BJP claim the Congress is politicizing the event for its own gain.
- Date
- July 21, 2023
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Event
- Martyrs' Day programme
- Key Speaker
- Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
- Announced Rally
- Brigade Parade Ground, early 2024
- Injured Workers
- 11
- Organizational Programs
- Street-corner meetings from August 9 to August 14, Midnight flag hoisting on Independence Day