Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Mamata Banerjee Joins NEET Protest After Court Bars Rally
Mamata Banerjee, the chief of the Trinamool Congress, joined a protest in Kolkata on Saturday.
The protest was organized by the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) and other party wings to support students who are upset about a leaked NEET exam paper.
The Calcutta High Court had earlier refused permission for the rally, saying that there needs to be a balance between the right to protest and maintaining public order.
During the protest, police detained some leaders, including an MLA and a student leader.
Mamata Banerjee went to the protest site and had a heated exchange with the police.
She criticized the government and the police for their actions, saying that the protest was peaceful and that the detentions were unjust.
The court also noted that the protest was politically motivated and that the police had faced difficulties maintaining order during similar protests.
Mamata Banerjee joined a protest in Kolkata in support of students agitating over the NEET paper leak issue.
The Calcutta High Court refused permission for the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad’s (TMCP) proposed rally.
Police detained Beliaghata MLA Kunal Ghosh and student leader Baishwanar Chatterjee during the protest.
Banerjee had a heated exchange with police officers and criticized the government for its actions.
The court observed that a balance must be struck between citizens’ right to hold rallies and the administration’s right to regulate such programs.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, TMC leaders, students, police
- What
- Protest against NEET paper leak, court bars rally, police detain leaders
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To express solidarity with students protesting the NEET paper leak and to challenge the court's decision to bar the rally
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Rally Permission
Protesters' Perspective
The protesters believe they have the right to assemble peacefully and express their views on the NEET paper leak issue.
Government's Perspective
The government argues that the rally is politically motivated and poses a threat to public order.
Police Action
Protesters' Perspective
The protesters claim that the police used excessive force and detained leaders unjustly.
Government's Perspective
The government maintains that the police acted to maintain law and order and prevent potential disruptions.
- Date
- Saturday
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Protest Organizers
- Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), TMC's youth and IT wings
- Court Decision
- Calcutta High Court refused permission for the rally
- Detained Leaders
- Beliaghata MLA Kunal Ghosh, student leader Baishwanar Chatterjee
- Reason for Protest
- Alleged NEET paper leak
- Court's Observation
- Balance needed between protest rights and public order
