Controversy Surrounds 'Nabanna Abhijan' Rally Amid Allegations and Prohibitory Orders

The Chhatra Samaj student organization plans a peaceful rally demanding the resignation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and the arrest of those responsible for a doctor's alleged rape-murder. Despite claims by the Trinamool Congress and police of possible violence, the organizers insist the protest aims to be non-violent.

Amid concerns voiced by the Trinamool Congress and West Bengal Police, student organization Chhatra Samaj remains firm that its 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on August 27 will be peaceful. They aim to demand Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation and arrests related to an alleged rape-murder at RG Kar Hospital.

The rally was organized by Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj and Sangrami Joutha Mancha, the latter representing state government employees seeking equality with central government pay scales. The police have deemed the rallies 'illegal' and 'unauthorized,' citing measures to prevent disruptions.

In a dramatic twist, Governor CV Ananda Bose urged the West Bengal government to respect the Supreme Court's stance on peaceful protests. However, police contend that intelligence reports indicate possible violence, imposing prohibitory orders near Nabanna to prevent mass gatherings.