Congress rally in Kolkata against atrocities on workers, hawker evictions
Congress party workers in Kolkata held a 'Lalbazaar Satyagraha' march to protest alleged police inaction regarding violence against their members and the eviction of hawkers. The protest, which was blocked by police, highlights ongoing political tensions between the Congress party and the ruling BJP government in West Bengal.
Why it matters
This event reflects the volatile political climate in West Bengal and the ongoing struggle between opposition parties and the state government over law enforcement and civil rights.
Congress leaders and workers took out a march “Lalbazaar Satyagraha” in Kolkata on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) towards the Kolkata Police headquarters protesting against the alleged atrocities against their workers, eviction of hawkers, and police action against students.
Hundreds of Congress workers and multiple leaders like State president Subhankar Sarkar, Prakash Joshi, and others were present at the protest march in the heart of Kolkata which started from College Street to Lalbazaar.
They alleged that many party workers who were on their way to the July 21 Martyrs’ Day rally in Kolkata were attacked, calling for the West Bengal Government and police to take strict action against the perpetrators of the violence.
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