Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Martyrs’ Day Rallies Cause Minimal Traffic Disruption in Calcutta
On July 21, three rallies were held in Calcutta to mark Martyrs’ Day.
The main rally by the Trinamool Congress was held near Birla Planetarium on Cathedral Road, causing some traffic disruption.
The other two rallies, organized by a rebel Trinamool faction and the Congress, had lower turnouts and did not cause significant traffic issues.
The high court had ordered the Trinamool to clear the venue by 9pm.
Despite concerns from parents about traffic during school dispersal hours, most residents reported minimal disruptions.
Three rallies were held in Calcutta to mark Martyrs’ Day on July 21.
The main rally by the Trinamool Congress was held near Birla Planetarium, blocking the south-bound flank of Cathedral Road.
Traffic was diverted through Queensway, and the north-bound flank was initially open but later affected by the crowd.
The other two rallies had lower turnouts and did not cause significant traffic disruptions.
Parents were concerned about traffic during school dispersal hours, but most residents reported minimal disruptions.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress, Rebel Trinamool faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, Congress, Residents and Parents
- What
- Rallies to mark Martyrs’ Day
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Calcutta, primarily Cathedral Road, Gandhi Statue off Mayo Road, Shahid Minar Ground
- Why
- To commemorate Martyrs’ Day
Trinamool Congress
Residents and Parents
Rally Location
Trinamool Congress
The Trinamool Congress organized their rally near Birla Planetarium, blocking the south-bound flank of Cathedral Road.
Residents and Parents
Residents and parents were concerned about traffic disruptions due to the timing of the rallies coinciding with school dispersal hours.
- Date
- July 21
- Main Rally Location
- Near Birla Planetarium, Cathedral Road
- Other Rally Locations
- Gandhi Statue off Mayo Road, Shahid Minar Ground
- Traffic Diversion
- Vehicles diverted through Queensway
- High Court Order
- Trinamool to clear venue by 9pm