Kolkata Police grants permission to Amit Shah's rally on August-11
The Kolkata Police today granted permission for BJP president Amit Shah's proposed rally in Kolkata on August 11. BJP Yuva Morcha alleged that they are yet to receive any communication from the Kolkata Police regarding the permission. The TMC took a swipe at the BJP and Shah, claiming that they had become nervous and wished them a happy journey to the land of peace.
Kolkata Police dismisses rumors, clarifies issue
Rally to be held at the heart of Kolkata
West Bengal BJP Yuva Morcha chief, Debjit Sarkar, said he has been informed by the police that the permission has been given to hold the rally at Mayo Road in the heart of Kolkata. Sarkar had earlier said that the organization (BJP Yuva Morcha) has submitted a formal application to the police, seeking permission for Shah's rally.
The TMC and the BJP have locked horns verbally
The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC and the BJP have been locked in a bitter war-of-words amid attempts by the saffron party to make inroads in the TMC stronghold. The latest flashpoint has been the issues of National Register of Citizens in Assam and illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Shah is aiming to win 22 of its 42 Lok Sabha seats in the next elections.
