Bengal Bookstall Demolition Standoff Endures in Jadavpur Night

On October 17, Kolkata authorities demolished Left party bookstalls in Jadavpur, facing strong local resistance. The KMC cited lack of permits, while Left groups claimed fees were paid. An RSS stall was left untouched. Protests continued overnight with human chains and sit-ins. Similar demolitions occurred at Jadavpur University. Left parties rebuilt stalls the next day despite police threats. High Court refused intervention. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned against using terms other than Durga Puja. The incident highlighted political tensions during the festival season in West Bengal.

On October 17, Kolkata authorities demolished Left party bookstalls in Jadavpur, facing strong local resistance. The KMC cited lack of permits, while Left groups claimed fees were paid. An RSS stall was left untouched. Protests continued overnight with human chains and sit-ins. Similar demolitions occurred at Jadavpur University. Left parties rebuilt stalls the next day despite police threats. High Court refused intervention. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned against using terms other than Durga Puja. The incident highlighted political tensions during the festival season in West Bengal.