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Mamata alleges police watch feels like house arrest
The Times of India··8 Jul
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 8, 2026, alleged constant police surveillance felt like house arrest and accused officers of acting like BJP cadres, The Times of India reported. The complaint came after Calcutta High Court allowed a TMC rally with a one-thousand-person cap amid ongoing political tensions in Kolkata and statewide today.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Political rallies in Bengal may face court-imposed attendance caps.
- Police conduct disputes could intensify ahead of local polls.
- VIP security arrangements may become a campaign issue.
What's Happening
- Mamata alleged police watch like house arrest on July 8.
- She accused officers of acting like BJP cadres.
- Calcutta HC allowed a TMC rally capped at one thousand.
Political Context
- Bengal politics shifted after recent electoral changes.
- TMC and BJP accuse each other of misusing institutions.
- Rally permissions often reach high courts in Kolkata.
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