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Trinamool Congress announces Kolkata rally demanding CEC resignation

Kolkata, West Bengal, India · Oct 13, 2026

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SOONAnnounced for Oct 13. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesting against central government actions, alleged suppression of democracy, and the detention of party leaders in New Delhi.
What they want
Demanding the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
What changed
Oct 12: Trinamool Congress announced a protest march in Kolkata scheduled for Tuesday from Rajabazar to Park Circus.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
  • Arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
  • End to the suppression of democracy and opposition

Organised by: Trinamool Congress

What authorities say

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized the planned march as a deep state conspiracy and stated it would disturb the festive ambience before Durga Puja. Organizers expressed uncertainty regarding whether the Kolkata Police would grant permission for the rally.123

The full story

The Trinamool Congress faction led by Mamata Banerjee announced a protest march in Kolkata, scheduled to take place on Tuesday from Rajabazar to Park Circus. The demonstration, organized by the party's student and youth wings, aims to demand the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Additional agendas include protesting against the central government, the alleged suppression of democracy, and the recent detention of Mamata Banerjee in New Delhi. Organizers have called upon students, youths, women, and trade union workers to participate. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized the planned march, terming the movement a deep state conspiracy and stating that it would disturb the festive ambience ahead of Durga Puja. Party spokespersons noted that it remained uncertain whether police permission would be granted for the route.

Timeline

  1. The Trinamool Congress announced a mega protest march in Kolkata for Tuesday, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.13

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