Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Kolkata Police Books TMC Over Road Block
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) held a big meeting near the Birla Planetarium in Kolkata.
The court had said they should only use one side of the road, but the police say the TMC supporters took over both sides.
This blocked the road and caused traffic problems.
So, the police have filed a case against the TMC.
TMC held a Martyrs’ Day meeting near Birla Planetarium.
Court ordered the meeting to be held on one side of the road.
Police allege TMC supporters spilled onto both sides, blocking traffic.
Kolkata Police registered a case against TMC for violating the court order.
Authorities had to manage congestion caused by the gathering.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC)
- What
- Blocked Cathedral Road during Martyrs’ Day meeting
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Near Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
- Why
- To manage the congestion caused by the gathering
TMC's Perspective
Kolkata Police's Perspective
Compliance with Court Order
TMC's Perspective
TMC claims they complied with the court order by holding the meeting on one side of the road.
Kolkata Police's Perspective
Kolkata Police allege that TMC supporters spilled onto both sides of the road, violating the court order.
- Event
- Martyrs’ Day meeting
- Location
- Near Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
- Date
- Tuesday
- Court Order
- Meeting to be held on one side of the road
- Action Taken
- Kolkata Police registered a case against TMC
