Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Trinamool Leader Arrested at NEET Protest
A protest march against the NEET question paper leak was organized by the Kalighat Trinamool in Kolkata.
Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh and another leader were arrested by the police, who claimed the gathering was held without permission.
The Trinamool leaders alleged that the police initially granted permission but later withdrew it.
Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress, criticized the police action, stating that democratic rights were being curtailed.
She was joined by other party members and carried a copy of the Constitution.
The party is working to secure the release of the arrested leaders.
Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh and Baiswanor Chattopadhyay were arrested during a protest against the NEET question paper leak.
The protest was organized by the Kalighat Trinamool and took place on CIT Road in central Kolkata.
Police alleged the gathering was held in violation of a court order and without the required permission.
Mamata Banerjee criticized the police action, describing the protest as a peaceful two-hour programme.
The Trinamool Congress moved the Calcutta High Court seeking relief but the plea was not entertained.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh and Baiswanor Chattopadhyay were arrested.
- What
- A protest march against the NEET question paper leak was organized by the Kalighat Trinamool.
- When
- The arrest and protest occurred on Saturday.
- Where
- The protest took place on CIT Road in central Kolkata.
- Why
- The protest was organized to voice concerns over the NEET question paper leak, and tensions arose due to alleged violations of court orders.
Trinamool Congress
Kolkata Police
Permission for Protest
Trinamool Congress
Trinamool leaders claim police initially granted permission for the march but later withdrew it.
Kolkata Police
Police allege the gathering was held in violation of a court order and without the required permission.
Nature of the Protest
Trinamool Congress
Mamata Banerjee described the protest as a peaceful two-hour programme.
Kolkata Police
Police repeatedly asked protesters to disperse, stating that the rally was not permitted by the Calcutta High Court.
- Date of Arrest
- Saturday
- Location of Protest
- CIT Road, central Kolkata
- Protest Organizers
- Kalighat Trinamool
- Arrested Leaders
- Kunal Ghosh, Baiswanor Chattopadhyay
- Court Involvement
- Calcutta High Court
- Key Figures Present
- Mamata Banerjee, Dola Sen, Derek O'Brien