Bengal Bandh Today: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Key Timings
Bengal Bandh Today | The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a Bengal bandh on Wednesday, August 28, following clashes between protesters and Kolkata Police during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan‘ rally on August 27.
Background: The Nabanna Abhijan Protest
The ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ march, organized to demand Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee‘s resignation over her handling of a case involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, turned violent as protesters clashed with the police. The situation escalated when demonstrators overturned barricades, prompting police to respond with lathi charges, water cannons, and tear gas.
The ruling Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of instigating violence, while BJP National President JP Nadda criticized the police’s actions, calling them an assault on democratic principles.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nadda said, “The images of police highhandedness from Kolkata have angered every person who values democratic principles. In Didi’s West Bengal, to help rapists and criminals is valued but it’s a crime to speak for women’s safety.”
Bengal Bandh Today
In response to the incident, BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar announced a 12-hour Bengal bandh, set to begin at 6 AM on Wednesday, August 28. Majumdar condemned the police’s actions during the protest and demanded the release of students who had been detained.
“The police and Mamata Banerjee have unleashed violence on the student agitation. They have lathi-charged, used tear gas, and water cannons on the democratic, peaceful protest… Our demand is simple: the students who have been arrested by the police should be released,” Majumdar stated.
What’s Open and What’s Closed
Schools, Colleges, Government Offices, and Banks: These are expected to remain open but may experience disruptions due to the band’s impact on traffic.
Essential Services: Medical care, drinking water, public transport, rail services, and electricity are expected to operate as usual.
Markets: The BJP has urged business organizations to keep markets closed. However, the West Bengal government has assured that normalcy will be maintained and that there will be no official closures due to the strike.
The West Bengal government has also stated that the administration will take steps to ensure that the bandh does not significantly affect the public.
Next Story…
-
Adani Bribery Case: KTR Demands Telangana Govt To Cancel All Contracts
![Adani Bribery Case: KTR Demands Telangana Govt To Cancel All Contracts]()
Hyderabad, Nov 22 (Maxim News): BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded the Congress government in Telangana to cancel its agreements with the Adani Group, worth Rs 12,400 crore, and return the Rs 100 crore donation made by the group for the Skill University. The demand follows charges of corruption and bribery against industrialist Gautam Adani…
-
Raja Singh Sparks Controversy Again: Advises Ayyappa Devotees’ To Visit Vavar Mosque
![Raja Singh Sparks Controversy Again: Advises Ayyappa Devotees’ To Visit Vavar Mosque]()
Hyderabad, Nov 22 (Maxim News): Goshamahal BJP MLA Raja Singh, sparked controversy after advising Ayyappa Swamy devotees not to visit the Vavar mosque of Hazrath Vavarswami Darga and mosque—popularly known as Vavar mosque—when traveling to the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala.
-
Telangana: DCA Cracks Down On Fake Drug Claims For Critical Illness
![Telangana: DCA Cracks Down On Fake Drug Claims For Critical Illness]()
Hyderabad, Nov 22 (Maxim News): The Drug Control Administration (DCA), Telangana State seized several drugs that were circulating in the market with misleading claims of treating Cardiovascular disorders, blood pressure, Ophthalmic diseases/disorders, fevers, and diabetes, which is in contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, a DCA press release said.
-
Three Arrested For Practicing Allopathy In Telangana
![Three Arrested For Practicing Allopathy In Telangana]()
Hyderabad, Nov 22 (Maxim News): The drug inspectors of Telangana State Drug Control Administration (TSDCA) conducted raids on the premises of three quacks (unqualified medical practitioners), who were practicing allopathy, at different locations in Telangana State and seized substantial stocks of medicines worth Rs. 83,000, stored illegally for sale.
-
Like Praja Palana Forms, Now Caste Survey Applications On Road
![Like Praja Palana Forms, Now Caste Survey Applications On Road]()
Hyderabad, Nov 22 (Maxim News): The caste census survey applications have been found scattered again and this time near Tarnaka Metro station in the city on Friday. This is the second such incident being reported in the State.
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News update
