Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Siliguri Municipal Corporation Faces Criticism and Protest
In Siliguri, a local government body called the SMC is facing trouble.
Some residents and a political party called CPM are unhappy about things like bad roads and corruption.
The CPM plans to hold meetings to tell people about these problems and will march to the SMC on September 10 to protest.
At the same time, there's also a dispute about a councillor who was removed from her job.
Her supporters and the mayor have different opinions on whether she should have been removed.
These events have caused division among residents and sparked political debate.
CPM plans public meetings to protest poor civic services and corruption in Siliguri.
A councillor was removed from her post following an altercation, sparking local controversy.
Residents are divided on the removal of the councillor, with some seeking an inquiry.
The CPM will march to the SMC on September 10 to demonstrate.
The ruling Trinamool Congress denies allegations of poor services and corruption.
- Who
- Residents, CPM, and Trinamool Congress
- What
- Protests against poor civic services and corruption, and the removal of a councillor.
- When
- Ongoing, with planned meetings and a protest on September 10.
- Where
- Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC)
- Why
- To address alleged poor civic services, corruption, and the disputed removal of a councillor.
CPM Viewpoint
Trinamool Congress Viewpoint
Civic Services and Corruption
CPM Viewpoint
The CPM alleges poor civic services and corruption within the SMC.
Trinamool Congress Viewpoint
The TMC denies the allegations, highlighting development since 2022.
Councillor Removal
CPM Viewpoint
Supporters want an impartial inquiry, feeling injustice has been done.
Trinamool Congress Viewpoint
The mayor acted, claiming it was necessary to maintain public trust.
- Political Parties Involved
- Trinamool Congress (TMC), CPM
- Location
- Siliguri, India
- Key Issues
- Civic Services, Corruption, Councillor Removal
- CPM's Action
- Public Meetings, Protest March
- Date of Protest March
- September 10
