Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Court Permits Protest Rally in Kolkata Amidst Puja
A court in Kolkata has allowed a political group to hold a protest.
The group wants to demonstrate because of some deaths caused by heavy rain.
The police originally said no, because of a big festival happening at the same time.
The group went to court, and the court said they could protest, but not during the main festival activities and with a smaller crowd.
The court also said the route may need to be changed to avoid disrupting the festival.
The group's lawyer said the festival should not stop the protest, pointing to a previous similar court case.
Calcutta High Court granted permission for a protest rally.
The rally concerns 12 rain-related deaths in Kolkata.
Kolkata Police initially denied permission.
The court ordered the rally to occur between 2 PM and 5 PM.
The rally route must avoid the Durga Puja carnival.
- Who
- Khola Hawa, a BJP-backed organization
- What
- A protest rally regarding rain-related deaths approved by the Calcutta High Court.
- When
- The rally is scheduled for Sunday; the court ruling was on October 4.
- Where
- Dorina Crossing, Kolkata
- Why
- To protest 12 rain-related deaths in the city.
State Government/Police
Khola Hawa
Permission for Rally
State Government/Police
Opposed the rally due to potential inconvenience and law and order issues.
Khola Hawa
Argued for permission to protest.
- Organization
- Khola Hawa (BJP-backed)
- Cause
- Protest over 12 rain-related deaths
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Ruling Date
- October 4
- Rally Time
- 2 PM - 5 PM
- Location
- Dorina Crossing, Kolkata
- Participants
- Up to 3,000 people