BJP's 12-Hour 'Bangla Bandh' Causes Clashes and Disruptions Across West Bengal

BJP workers engaged in clashes with police across West Bengal during a 12-hour shutdown called to protest police action at the Nabanna Abhijan march. Several leaders were detained, and while the bandh had a mixed impact, it disrupted daily life, with reduced public transport and lower attendance in schools and offices.

Clashes between BJP workers and police erupted across West Bengal on Wednesday during a 12-hour shutdown intended to protest police actions at the Nabanna Abhijan march.

The 'Bangla Bandh,' starting at 6 am, saw the detention of several prominent BJP leaders, including Roopa Ganguly, Locket Chatterjee, and others for blocking roads and urging traders to close their shops.

While the shutdown had a mixed impact on the state, it led to reduced public transport, lower attendance in schools and private offices, and tensions between BJP and TMC supporters in various districts.

(With inputs from agencies.)