The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a 12-hour Bengal bandh on Wednesday, which started at 6 am. The call for the bandh comes in response to the violent turn of the ‘Nabanna Abhiyaan’ rally in Kolkata on Tuesday. Despite the shutdown, the West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has opposed the bandh and assures the public that normal life will not be affected.
According to reports by The Economic Times, the BJP has urged organizations to keep markets closed during the bandh. However, the West Bengal government maintains that life will carry on as usual, with government offices, banks, schools, colleges, and petrol pumps expected to remain open. Public transport, including buses and rail services, are also likely to operate without disruptions. Essential services such as medical care, drinking water, and electricity will continue to function normally.
Public and Private Impact Expected
While the state government has committed to maintaining normalcy, there are concerns that public transport services might face disruptions, and some impact could be felt in private offices. Commuters and office-goers are advised to stay updated with the latest information to plan their travel accordingly. For real-time updates on the bandh, you can follow the [Bengal Bandh Live Updates](#).
Political Reactions to the Bandh Call
The bandh comes in the wake of the BJP’s strong criticism of Mamata Banerjee’s government. BJP President J P Nadda condemned the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership, accusing Banerjee of crossing all limits of “cruelty and dictatorship” in the state. “The violence and repression witnessed on the streets of West Bengal today by Mamata Banerjee’s government and her brutal police against the doctors, youth and women of Bengal, who were demanding justice, is not only condemnable but also shameful for humanity,” stated Nadda, as quoted by ANI.
Expressing his discontent further, Nadda took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he said, “The Trinamool government has crossed all limits of insensitivity. In the arrogance of power, they have trampled and tortured the people of Bengal who were fighting to protect the identity of women!” He also reiterated that the BJP called for the Bengal Bandh as a protest against what he described as the “brutality” of the Mamata Banerjee government.
Background of the Nabanna Abhiyaan Rally
The protest that led to the bandh call was initially organized by the ‘Paschim Banga Chatra Samaj’ and other organizations under the banner “Nabanna Abhiyan.” This march was held on Tuesday to protest against the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case. The rally started at College Square in Kolkata and concluded at the West Bengal Secretariat, Nabanna. Protesters also assembled in the Santragachi area of Howrah, where heightened security measures were put in place around the state secretariat.
While the protest began peacefully, it soon escalated into chaos, with unruly scenes reported across Kolkata. The agitators’ clash with security forces added fuel to the fire, leading to an intensified call for the bandh as the BJP and its supporters demanded justice and action against the alleged brutality of the state administration.
As the Bengal bandh unfolds, it’s crucial for residents and commuters to stay informed about the latest developments. With government services largely expected to operate as usual, the impact might be minimal, but disruptions in private sectors cannot be ruled out. Keep an eye on live updates and plan your day accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
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