SaralnamaThe Indian Army dismantled a Trinamool Congress (TMC) protest stage near Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Kolkata's Maidan area on 1 Sep 2025. The Army said permission was given for two days, but the stage remained for a month despite reminders. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee rushed to the site and claimed the BJP ordered the removal. She vowed to protest in every block. The TMC said it respects the Army but called the act undemocratic. BJP leaders accused Banerjee of defaming the Army and violating rules. They said the TMC illegally occupied public land for a month, ignoring Army and Supreme Court directives. (Updated 1 Sep 2025, 19:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Indian Army dismantled a Trinamool Congress (TMC) protest stage near Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Kolkata's Maidan area on 1 Sep 2025
- The Army said permission was given for two days, but the stage remained for a month despite reminders
- TMC chief Mamata Banerjee rushed to the site and claimed the BJP ordered the removal