BJP calls for 12-hour strike in West Bengal on 28th August over police actions during "Nabanna Abhijan" protest.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal has called for a 12-hour general strike on August 28 to protest against police actions during a march to the state secretariat. The march, known as 'Nabanna Abhijan', was held in response to the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital. The BJP accuses the police of using excessive force against peaceful protesters, including water cannons, tear gas, and lathicharges. The West Bengal government has stated that it will ensure normal life is not disrupted during the strike, while the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) accuses the BJP of exploiting the incident to create disturbances in the state.

August 27, 2024
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