Trinamool leaders arrested for gathering in support of young protestors in Delhi, granted bail
Trinamool Congress leaders were arrested in Kolkata after attempting to hold a rally in support of student protesters in Delhi, despite a court-ordered ban. The leaders were later granted bail and criticized the police action as harassment.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing political friction in West Bengal and the challenges surrounding the right to protest in India.
Several Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders were arrested in Kolkata on Saturday (July 25, 2026) at a gathering organised in support of young protestors in Delhi, after the Calcutta High Court denied them permission to hold a rally for it.
MLA Kunal Ghosh, a loyalist of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with senior Trinamool leader and Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillor Baiswanor Chatterjee and others, assembled at Kolkata’s CIT Road to stand in solidarity with the young protesters.
The court, however, declined permission, citing the prevailing law and order situation, following which Trinamool leaders were arrested. Upon reaching the venue, Ms. Banerjee raised slogans against their arrest.
Thereafter, senior Trinamool leaders, including MPs Derek O’ Brien and Dola Sen, and MLA Biman Banerjee gathered outside the Police Headquarters in Lalbazar here, but were not allowed inside.
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