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AITC rallies in Kolkata against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

2026-10-13 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

AITC led by Mamata Banerjee held a rally in Rajabazar, Kolkata, and called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Protesters wanted to march to Park Circus but police stopped them because they did not have permission.

Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand said no official message about the rally was received. What happens next is not stated.

What the reporting says

AITC, led by Mamata Banerjee, organized a rally in Rajabazar, Kolkata, calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign, according to publisher-supplied reporting. Protesters tried to march to Park Circus but were stopped by police for lack of permission. Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand said no official message about the rally was received, and the next steps remain unclear.

Why it matters

The reported event is a political protest in Kolkata by Mamata Banerjee-led AITC. Police stopped the planned march to Park Circus because permission was lacking, while the Kolkata Police Commissioner said no official message had been received. The reporting does not establish any further outcome beyond the halted rally.

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