Archive · 25 Jul 2025
BJP Protests Salt Lake Waterlogging With Swimming Demonstration
BJP youth wing members protested against waterlogging in Salt Lake by swimming in the flooded streets.
They were led by Sanjay Poddar and criticized the ruling TMC for the 'civic mess.'
Residents also complained about the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation's (BMC) inability to handle the waterlogging issue, stating that the problem persists annually despite promises of improvement.
The protest happened near the BMC office, and the police eventually intervened, requesting the protesters to leave due to safety concerns.
The BJP plans to meet the municipal commissioner next week.
BJP youth wing protested waterlogging in Salt Lake by swimming in flooded streets.
Protestors, led by Sanjay Poddar, swam in knee-to-thigh deep water.
The protest took place near the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) office.
Residents expressed concerns about the BMC's preparedness for waterlogging.
Police intervened and asked protesters to disperse, citing safety concerns.
- Who
- BJP Yuva Morcha activists, led by Sanjay Poddar, and residents.
- What
- BJP youth wing protested waterlogging by swimming in flooded streets.
- When
- July 25
- Where
- Salt Lake, near the BMC office
- Why
- To protest against the civic mess and the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation's (BMC) lack of preparedness in dealing with waterlogging.
BJP's View
TMC/BMC View (Unstated)
Responsibility for Waterlogging
BJP's View
Accused the ruling TMC for civic mismanagement, with the leader alleging the waterlogging was 'state-sponsored flooding'.
TMC/BMC View (Unstated)
The BMC was not available for comment. There is no direct mention of the TMC or BMC's view in the provided articles.
- Protestors
- BJP Yuva Morcha activists
- Leader
- Sanjay Poddar
- Location
- Salt Lake
- Issue
- Waterlogging
- Authority criticized
- Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC)