Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Kolkata Police File Complaints Over Rally Violations
The Kolkata Police have filed complaints against the Trinamool Congress and unknown persons for alleged vandalism and violations during a rally led by Mamata Banerjee.
The rally, scheduled for July 21, faced issues with crowd control and traffic management, leading to accusations of contempt of court.
The Trinamool claims that BJP supporters damaged the rally venue, while the BJP denies involvement.
The court has ordered the police to ensure safety and directed the party to dismantle the stage by 9 PM on July 21.
Kolkata Police filed a suo motu case against the Trinamool Congress for violating court orders during a rally on July 21.
The rally, led by Mamata Banerjee, exceeded the court-approved limit of 2,500 participants, obstructing traffic.
Trinamool alleges that BJP supporters damaged the rally venue, including the dais and posters.
The court ordered the police to ensure the safety of the rally attendees and directed the party to dismantle the stage by 9 PM on July 21.
A separate complaint was filed regarding vandalism at the rally venue on the night of July 20.
- Who
- Kolkata Police, Trinamool Congress, BJP Supporters
- What
- Alleged vandalism and violations at a rally venue
- When
- Late on July 20, 2023 and during the rally on July 21, 2023
- Where
- Outside Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
- Why
- To ensure the safety and security of the rally attendees and compliance with court orders
Trinamool Congress
BJP Supporters
Allegations of Vandalism
Trinamool Congress
Trinamool alleges that BJP supporters damaged the rally venue, including the dais and posters.
BJP Supporters
BJP supporters deny involvement, with the advocate-general suggesting it may be a false allegation.
- Date of Incident
- July 20, 2023
- Location
- Outside Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
- Rally Date
- July 21, 2023
- Court Hearing Date
- July 31, 2023
- Venue Dismantling Deadline
- 9 PM on July 21, 2023
Sources
Cops file suo motu case over rally venue damage, HC orders security after TMC rally eve vandalism complaint
Kolkata Police file complaint against Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool faction over July 21 rally violations
