Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Bengal Minister Condemns Attack on Journalists
In Kolkata, some protesters attacked journalists during a rally.
The Minister of State for Information and Cultural Affairs, Purnima Chakraborty, condemned the attack, calling the attackers anti-national.
She said journalists were just reporting the truth and should not be attacked.
The protesters had raised anti-national slogans, and the government is taking action against them.
Journalists also protested to demand safety measures.
Journalists were attacked during a protest rally in Kolkata.
Minister Purnima Chakraborty condemned the attack, labeling the attackers as anti-national.
Journalists were reporting the truth and did nothing wrong, according to the minister.
Protesters raised anti-national slogans and allegedly attacked journalists.
Journalists protested to demand action against the attackers and stronger safety measures.
- Who
- Journalists and protesters in Kolkata
- What
- Attack on journalists during a protest rally
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- Protesters raised anti-national slogans and allegedly attacked journalists
Government Stance
Protesters' Actions
Nature of the Attack
Government Stance
The attack on journalists is condemned as anti-national and against the principles of democracy.
Protesters' Actions
Some protesters raised anti-national slogans and allegedly attacked journalists.
Role of Journalists
Government Stance
Journalists are presenting the truth and have done nothing wrong.
Protesters' Actions
Some protesters view media coverage as biased and opposing their cause.
- Date of Incident
- July 27, 2026
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Minister Involved
- Purnima Chakraborty
- Protest Organizers
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Journalists' Response
- Protest march from Kolkata Press Club to Dorina Crossing