Archive · 11 Aug 2025
New AC Train Launch in Kolkata Marred by Political Clash
An air-conditioned train started running between Sealdah and Ranaghat.
The train has several stops, including Dum Dum.
During the launch, arguments broke out at Dum Dum station between supporters of BJP and TMC.
TMC supporters protested against the BJP, accusing them of being anti-Bengali.
The train has 12 AC coaches, CCTV cameras, and designated women-only coaches, with a seating capacity over 1,100.
An AC EMU train service launched between Sealdah and Ranaghat on Sunday.
Commercial runs of the train will begin Monday, with two daily trips.
The train has 12 AC coaches with a seating capacity of over 1,100 people.
Tensions arose at Dum Dum station between BJP and TMC supporters.
TMC supporters protested BJP's alleged bias against Bengali speakers.
- Who
- Sukanta Majumdar, Shantanu Thakur, BJP and TMC supporters
- What
- Launch of an AC EMU train and ensuing political clashes.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Sealdah and Dum Dum stations, Kolkata
- Why
- Inauguration of the AC EMU train and existing political tensions.
TMC
BJP
Reason for Protest
TMC
BJP is anti-Bengali.
BJP
Disruption of program.
- Event
- AC EMU Train Launch and Protests
- Route
- Sealdah to Ranaghat
- Stations
- Sealdah, Dum Dum
- Inaugurated by
- Sukanta Majumdar, Shantanu Thakur
- Protesting Groups
- TMC Supporters
- Train Features
- 12 AC coaches, CCTV cameras, women-only coaches
Sources
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Verbal volley between TMC, BJP workers during launch of local AC train; Union minister Sukanta Majumdar proposes renaming of Sealdah railway station