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IN PHOTOS: Mamata Banerjee's sit-in protest against attacks on TMC leaders in West Bengal

Updated On: 02 June, 2026 04:04 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday began a day-long sit-in protest in Kolkata to protest against alleged attacks on party workers and leaders following the BJP's victory in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections. Pics/PTI

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Addressing supporters at the site, Banerjee claimed that authorities had not permitted the party to erect a stage or use sound systems for the programme. Pics/PTI
Addressing supporters at the site, Banerjee claimed that authorities had not permitted the party to erect a stage or use sound systems for the programme. Pics/PTI
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The former West Bengal CM arrived at the protest venue at Esplanade's Y-channel after Kolkata Police reportedly denied permission for the demonstration to be held at the nearby Rani Rashmoni Road

The former West Bengal CM arrived at the protest venue at Esplanade's Y-channel after Kolkata Police reportedly denied permission for the demonstration to be held at the nearby Rani Rashmoni Road

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The dharna witnessed loud slogan-shouting by TMC supporters during Banerjee's address, creating a charged atmosphere at the venue

The dharna witnessed loud slogan-shouting by TMC supporters during Banerjee's address, creating a charged atmosphere at the venue

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Several senior party leaders accompanied Banerjee at the dharna, including Firhad Hakim, Madan Mitra, Derek O'Brien, Kalyan Banerjee and Dola Sen

Several senior party leaders accompanied Banerjee at the dharna, including Firhad Hakim, Madan Mitra, Derek O'Brien, Kalyan Banerjee and Dola Sen

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Banerjee said the protest would continue as scheduled until the evening. The protest was aimed at highlighting the alleged attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, claims of post-election violence against party members, and concerns over the eviction of hawkers

Banerjee said the protest would continue as scheduled until the evening. The protest was aimed at highlighting the alleged attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, claims of post-election violence against party members, and concerns over the eviction of hawkers

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“We were not given permission to set up a stage or use microphones,” she said while speaking to the gathering

“We were not given permission to set up a stage or use microphones,” she said while speaking to the gathering

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