A planned Kolkata rally over allegations linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls faces a possible police restriction, according to a report by Sangbad Pratidin. The march has been called from Rajabazar to Park Circus, with the report saying that Mamata Banerjee may participate, although her attendance had not been confirmed when the article was published.
The proposed demonstration has been organised by the Kalighat Trinamool Congress faction over demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The source report says opposition parties have accused Kumar of electoral manipulation in connection with the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, and have called for his resignation. It also says that the issue has triggered protests in Delhi and legal action in the Supreme Court by Rahul Gandhi.
According to the report, the march was scheduled for Tuesday and could begin at 2 pm. A campaign leaflet circulated by the organisers called on citizens to join the protest and accused the Centre of suppressing democratic voices. The leaflet also referred to the detention of Mamata Banerjee in Delhi and alleged mistreatment of young people, as presented in the source report. The report says messages about similar programmes had been sent to districts across West Bengal.
The proposed route would pass through Rajabazar and Park Circus, two heavily used parts of central Kolkata. Any restriction on movement along the route could affect traffic, public transport, pedestrians and local businesses, although the source does not provide a traffic-diversion plan, an official permission order or details of the expected crowd size.
The report attributes a strong warning to Suvendu Adhikari, who is identified in the source as the chief minister. It says he instructed the Kolkata police commissioner not to allow the march to proceed beyond Rajabazar and said central forces could be deployed if necessary. He was quoted as saying that no disorder would be allowed during the Durga Puja period.
Police deployment was reportedly increased in the Park Circus area from the morning to prevent any untoward incident. However, the article does not include a direct statement from the Kolkata Police, the police commissioner, the state government, the organisers or the Supreme Court. It also does not clarify whether the march had received formal permission, whether any route restrictions were issued, or whether central forces were actually called in.
The source further says that a Supreme Court hearing could take place on Tuesday in a petition filed by Rahul Gandhi seeking intervention in the Gyanesh Kumar issue. The report does not provide the case number, the court’s listed hearing status or the contents of any order. It also leaves unresolved whether Mamata Banerjee would join the march and whether the proposed blockade would be implemented.
Confirmation from the relevant police and court authorities, along with a clarification of the officials and decisions involved, is required before the central claims can be treated as established developments.
