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Mamata Banerjee slaps TMC worker during Kolkata protest march
The Times of India··9 Jul
A viral video shows Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee slapping a party worker while clearing a path through a crowd during a youth wing protest over the Baruipur minor's rape-murder on July 8, Times of India reported. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari shared the clip. The march ran from Ballygunge Phari to Hazra Crossing after high court permission.
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What It Means For You
- Central Kolkata protests may disrupt traffic and public movement.
- Baruipur case is driving high-stakes political confrontation statewide.
- Rival party clashes raise safety risks for rally participants.
What's Happening
- Mamata slapped a TMC worker during a July 8 protest march.
- BJP shared a viral video of the incident on social media.
- Police dispersed BJP and TMC supporters after route clashes.
Political Protest Context
- The march protested a 12-year-old's alleged rape-murder in Baruipur.
- Calcutta High Court permitted the rally with conditions.
- Accused Prabash Mondal was killed in a police encounter that day.
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