Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Mamata Banerjee Supports CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest
Mamata Banerjee, a former chief minister of West Bengal, said she might join a protest in Delhi organized by the Cockroach Janta Party.
She was speaking at an event in Kolkata that remembers 13 people who were killed by police during a protest in 1993.
The rally in Kolkata was moved to a different place because of rules set by the police.
Mamata Banerjee said she supports the protest in Delhi and believes the central government is using force against students.
The BJP mocked her support, calling her a 'parasite' and questioning her political standing.
Mamata Banerjee expressed willingness to join the protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi.
The event was held to commemorate 13 Youth Congress workers killed in police firing in 1993.
The rally in Kolkata was moved to near Birla Planetarium due to prohibitory orders in the Esplanade area.
Mamata Banerjee accused the central government of using force against student protesters.
The BJP's Bengal unit chief mocked Mamata Banerjee's support for the protest, calling her a 'parasite'.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, BJP leaders, Cockroach Janta Party
- What
- Mamata Banerjee's support for CJP’s protest and BJP's response
- When
- During the 21 July Martyrs’ Day event
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To commemorate 13 Youth Congress workers killed in police firing in 1993 and to show support for the protest in Delhi
Mamata Banerjee's Support
BJP's Response
Protest Participation
Mamata Banerjee's Support
Mamata Banerjee expressed willingness to personally participate in the protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi.
BJP's Response
BJP leaders accused Mamata Banerjee of aligning with a minor party, mocking her support for the protest.
Government's Handling of Protests
Mamata Banerjee's Support
Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government's use of force against student protesters, questioning its democratic credentials.
BJP's Response
The BJP's Bengal unit chief mocked Mamata Banerjee's support for the protest, calling her a 'parasite' and questioning her political standing.
- Event
- 21 July Martyrs’ Day
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Protest Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Rally Location
- Near Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
- Prohibitory Orders
- Imposed by Kolkata Police in Esplanade area
- Court Order
- Calcutta High Court
- Protest Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and systemic examination reforms
Sources
Mamata Banerjee on CJP’s Jantar Mantar protest: ‘If need be, I will go…’
Mamata says she is ready to join CJP protest in Delhi
If necessary, I will join CJP protest: Mamata Banerjee backs students, targets BJP - Telegraph India
