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Trinamool Congress Martyrs' Day events and disputes

2 entries over 21 days, from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.

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1 July

TMC Martyrs' Day rally venue dispute

  • Kolkata Police Commissioner issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
  • The order restricts public gatherings, rallies, and demonstrations in central Kolkata, specifically the Esplanade area near Victoria House.
  • The prohibitory order is effective from July 2 to August 30, spanning 60 days.
  • Police have registered an FIR under Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against individuals for allegedly obstructing traffic and gathering without permission.
  • The legal framework governing public order and assembly in the region has transitioned to the new criminal codes (BNSS and BNS).
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02
21 July

Martyrs' Day rallies in Kolkata

  • Martyrs' Day in West Bengal commemorates 13 Youth Congress workers killed in police firing on July 21, 1993, during the Left Front regime.
  • The Justice (retd.) Sushanta Chatterjee Commission was established in 2011 to investigate the 1993 police firing incident.
  • The commission report, submitted in 2014, recommended compensation of ₹25 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹5 lakh for the injured.
  • Actual compensation provided was reported as ₹2 lakh for families of the deceased and ₹15,000 for the injured.
  • The report was tabled in the State Assembly in 2026, highlighting issues regarding the implementation of judicial commission recommendations and transparency in governance.
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  1. Discuss the role and significance of judicial commissions of inquiry in the Indian administrative system. How does the delay in implementing or publicizing such reports impact public trust in governance? 150 words · 21 July
  2. Discuss the constitutional provisions and legal mechanisms available to the state for regulating public assemblies to maintain public order. How do the new criminal codes, such as the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, enhance the administrative capacity to manage urban spaces? 150 words · 1 July

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