Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Mamata Banerjee in viral clash with police
Mamata Banerjee, a leader in Kolkata, had a heated argument with the police during a protest.
The protest was about a test called NEET, where there were allegations of a paper leak.
The police did not allow the protest to happen because of previous violence.
Mamata Banerjee and her supporters felt this was unfair and that the police were being too harsh.
A video of her pushing a female police officer went viral on social media.
The police said they were just trying to keep order, while Mamata Banerjee's side said they were being oppressed.
The court also did not allow the protest to happen, which made the situation more tense.
Mamata Banerjee clashed with police during a protest over alleged NEET paper leak.
Police withdrew permission for the rally citing previous day's violence.
A video of Banerjee pushing a female police officer went viral.
Several Trinamool leaders were detained by the police.
Banerjee accused the government of oppressing democratic dissent.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee and Kolkata Police
- What
- A clash between Mamata Banerjee and police during a protest over alleged NEET paper leak
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Padmapukur, Kolkata
- Why
- Dispute over rally permissions and allegations of police oppression
Mamata Banerjee's Perspective
Police and Government Perspective
Permission for Rally
Mamata Banerjee's Perspective
Police initially granted permission but withdrew it citing previous day's violence, which was unfair and politically motivated.
Police and Government Perspective
Permission was withdrawn due to law-and-order concerns after violence during previous protests.
Use of Force
Mamata Banerjee's Perspective
Police used excessive force and oppressed the peaceful gathering, arresting leaders without justification.
Police and Government Perspective
Police acted to maintain order and prevent further violence, detaining individuals who were causing disruptions.
- Location
- Padmapukur, Kolkata
- Incident Date
- Saturday
- Key Figures
- Mamata Banerjee, Kolkata Police
- Issue
- Alleged NEET paper leak and protest permissions
- Court Involvement
- Calcutta High Court declined to grant relief for the rally