Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Kolkata Protests: Arrests and BJP's Tiranga Yatra
In Kolkata, protests led to arrests after violence on July 24.
Police are reconstructing the events to find more people involved.
Meanwhile, the BJP organized a Tiranga Yatra to counter the protests, and the government plans a Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
The BJP and government view the protests as an attempt to divide the country, while protesters have different demands.
Two more arrested on July 27, bringing total arrests to 16.
Police reconstructing violence sequence at Esplanade area.
BJP held Tiranga Yatra in north and south Kolkata.
Government to organize Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from August 9 to 17.
BJP and government accuse miscreants of using students to divide the country.
- Who
- Students, BJP, West Bengal government, and police
- What
- Protests, arrests, and BJP's Tiranga Yatra
- When
- July 24, 2026 (protest), July 27, 2026 (arrests and yatra)
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- Protests over various issues including abrogation of Article 370, BJP's counter-protest, and government's patriotic campaign
Protesters and Supporters
BJP and Government
Cause of Protest
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters are demanding the abrogation of Article 370 and other issues related to students.
BJP and Government
BJP and government view the protests as an attempt by miscreants to divide the country and use students as scapegoats.
Response to Violence
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters claim their actions are peaceful and demand justice.
BJP and Government
Police are investigating and reconstructing the sequence of events to identify more culprits.
- Date of Protest
- July 24, 2026
- Number of Arrests
- 16
- Location of Reconstruction
- Esplanade area, Kolkata
- BJP Event
- Tiranga Yatra
- Government Campaign
- Har Ghar Tiranga