Why is West Bengal closed today on 28th August, know everything here
West Bengal Bandh today: In West Bengal, a bandh has been declared for today, August 28. On August 27, as the Nabanna Abhijan protest demonstration in the state capital took a violent turn, Kolkata fell into chaos and bloodshed. The horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has been the subject of continuous debate, which prompted the organization of the event.
Who demanded a shutdown in West Bengal today?
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumder has called for a “12-hour bandh” in the state in response to the violent altercations and turmoil of yesterday. JP Nadda, the national head of the BJP and Union Minister, said that the 12-hour Bengal bandh would begin at 6 a.m.
According to sources, government buildings, banks, schools, universities, and gas stations will probably stay open today despite calls for a bandh.
However, Alapan Bandopadhyay, the principal adviser to principal Minister Mamata Banerjee, has made it clear that the state government would not support the 12-hour bandh that the BJP has sought for today. “The government will not permit any bandh on Wednesday,” he said. We strongly advise against taking part in it. Every precaution will be taken to guarantee that everyday life remains undisturbed.”
The top adviser also said that stores, markets, and other commercial businesses have been told to stay open, and transportation services would go on as normal.
What happened during the ‘Nabanna Abhiyaan’ protest
‘Paschim Banga Chatra Samaj’ and other organizations staged a protest march to the West Bengal Secretariat, ‘Nabanna,’ to voice their indignation over the recent rape and murder of a resident doctor in Kolkata. The “Nabanna Abhiyan” demonstration began in College Square. Tensions erupted in the Santragachi neighborhood of Howrah, where protesters gathered. Conflicts occurred from demonstrators trying to break through barriers being attacked by police with water cannons. In an effort to disperse the demonstrators, police opened fire with a lathicharger and used tear gas shells. Protesters also took away police barriers.
