Nabanna Abhijan

2024 - 8 - 27

Kolkata’s Nabanna Abhijan: A Protest March That Makes History!

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Join the Nabanna Abhijan march as Kolkata’s youth rally against injustice! Will barricades hold them back or fuel their fire?

The streets of Kolkata are once again filled with passionate voices as the infamous "Nabanna Abhijan" protest march unfolds. With security heightened across the state, 4,500 police personnel are strategically forming barricades to prevent protesters from reaching the West Bengal state secretariat, Nabanna. Amid the calls for justice over a horrendous crime—the rape and murder of a 31-year-old medical student—the protest has sparked a colossal outcry for change and accountability from the present government. Students from the Chhatra Samaj group are at the forefront, rallying for the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, holding her accountable for the safety of women in the state.

Despite the government deeming the march illegal, the determination of these youthful protestors knows no bounds. As tensions rise, the students stand united, brandishing placards with slogans demanding justice. The enthusiasm saw over 10,000 searches on Google just hours before the protest, painting a vivid picture of how deeply intertwined these issues are with the hearts of the citizens. Police forces have also turned Kolkata into a fortress as they prepare for potential confrontations, aiming to avert chaos that could arise from this passionate display.

But what is fueling this march? The tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College has acted as a catalyst, prompting widespread anger and disappointment towards the state administration. Protesters assert that negligence surrounding women’s safety in Bengal has reached intolerable levels, and rather than burying their heads in the sand, they’re demanding accountability. With water cannons ready and authorities on high alert, one can only hope that peaceful dialogue can prevail and bring about the change sought by these brave individuals.

In a twist of irony, while March to Nabanna symbolizes a fight for justice, it also reflects the power of youth activism in modern India. As students flood the streets, the camaraderie and commitment to social issues serve as a reminder of what future generations can accomplish when they unite for a common cause. Coincidentally, in a completely different realm, recent news highlighted how a cat-turned-Instagram influencer gained fame overnight—showing that whether in protests or with pets, the passion of people continues to create newsworthy moments.

It’s often said that movements like Nabanna Abhijan not only seek justice but also pave the way for future protests in India, blending education with activism. As the march unfolds and police respond to the calls for justice, it reiterates the age-old adage: change is not just in the air, it’s in the echoing chants of determined youth fueling hopes for a better and fairer tomorrow!

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Nabanna march LIVE: Security tightened around Secretariat amid ... (The Hindu)

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case LIVE: A student organisation called for a 'March to Nabanna' on Tuesday (August 27, 2024), demanding the resignation of West ...

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Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Tension prevails over 'Nabanna ... (Hindustan Times)

'Nabanna Abhijan': 4500 police personnel are set to form barricades at 7 locations in Kolkata and Howrah to stop protesters from reaching state secretariat.

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What is Chhatra Samaj, the student body leading 'Nabanna Abhijan ... (India Today)

Despite the Bengal administration calling the 'Nabanna Abhijaan' illegal, the student outfit is set to hold its protest march to the state secretariat, ...

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Nabanna Abhijan rally: Bengal secretariat turns into fortress ahead ... (Financial Express)

The students will march to Nabanna, the West Bengal Secretariat in Howrah, seeking CM's resignation amid outrage over the rape-murder of a 31-year-old ...

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Nabanna Abhijan among the top trending topics on Google search (The Indian Express)

As per trending.google, over 10k searches were made a few hours ahead of the protest on Tuesday.

Nabanna Abhijan Protest: From water cannons to barricades ... (The Economic Times)

Nabanna Abhijan News: The West Bengal police have increased security around the state secretariat, Nabanna, ahead of the Nabanna Abhijan Rally scheduled for ...

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Disruption fear over 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest rally to demand CM's ... (Telegraph India)

The police have cited intelligence inputs suggesting attempts to incite large-scale violence and chaos during the rally.

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'Nabanna Abhijan' today: How Kolkata Police is planning to stop ... (Hindustan Times)

The protest against Mamata Banerjee comes amid huge outrage over rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August ...

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Nabanna March Live Updates: As Kolkata police use water cannons ... (The Indian Express)

Nabanna Abhiyan Live Updates: The 'March to Nabanna' protest is focused on demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the arrest of ...

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'Nabanna Abhijan' rallies begin in Kolkata, police on alert (Deccan Herald)

The rallyists held the CM responsible for failing to ensure the safety and security of women, which they argue led to the R G Kar tragedy that sparked ...

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Nabanna Abhijan LIVE updates: Police use water cannons as rally ... (Hindustan Times)

Kolkata news LIVE: Protesters break police barricades, stomp on them, and chant slogans in protest over the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case ...

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Bengal Police strengthens security measures to stop 'Nabanna ... (Business Standard)

With at least 25 DCP-ranked officers overseeing security arrangements in Kolkata Police jurisdiction and four IGs, many DIGs and SP-ranked officers leading ...

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Nabanna Abhijan protests turn violent: What is 'Chhatra Samaj', the ... (Firstpost)

A large crowd gathered around College Square in West Bengal's Kolkata as the 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest march began on Tuesday. The demonstration is called ...

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Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: 'Nabanna Abhijan' turns violent as ... (The Indian Express)

Police used batons, fired tear gas shells to disperse the mob that marched towards the state secretariat 'Nabanna', seeking resignation of Chief Minister ...

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Kolkata Doctor Rape Murder Case: This Chhatra Samaj is leading ... (The Economic Times)

The 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally, organized by Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj and Sangrami Joutha Mancha, called for the resignation of Chief Minister Banerjee over ...

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Nabanna march highlights: Police use water cannons, tear gas at ... (The Hindu)

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case highlights: Amid the ongoing 'Nabanna Abhiyan' march to the State Secretariat, the West Bengal police have used water ...

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Kolkata case: Police use water cannons to disperse 'Nabanna ... (Business Standard)

Kolkata rape-murder case: Police used water cannons and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd at Howrah Bridge; protestors drag police barricades.

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Kolkata Nabanna protest: Tear gas, water cannon used after crowd ... (India Today)

Nabanna Abhijan protest: Chaos has erupted in Kolkata with the police resorting to lathicharge, tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd that ...

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Kolkata Nabanna March Live: More than 200 people arrested after ... (Times of India)

The protest, organized by "Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj," turned violent when a scuffle broke out between protesters and police on Kona Expressway in S.

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'Stop this murderous game': Bengal guv on crackdown at Nabanna ... (Hindustan Times)

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led state government for using excessive force during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally.

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'Nabanna Abhijan' Vs 1993 Writers' Building March: TMC Points Out ... (ABP Live)

The Nabanna Abhijan rally in Kolkata, which was held to demand justice for a murdered doctor, reminded the city of Mamata Banerjee's march to Writers' ...

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Bangla bandh call today over 'Nabanna Abhijan' clashes; JP Nadda ... (Hindustan Times)

Bangla bandh updates: Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumder called for a '12-hour bandh' in the state on Wednesday. Ruling TMC denounced the decision.

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Bangla Bandh Nabanna Abhijan Live: Bus services affected, shops ... (Economic Times)

The BJP has called for a 6 am-to-6 pm general strike in West Bengal to protest against the police action on those who took part in the march to state ...

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Kolkata rape-murder case LIVE updates: 'Bengal bandh' today over ... (Business Standard)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called for a '12-hour Bengal Bandh' today in protest against police crackdown on peaceful protest during 'Nabanna Abhijan' ...

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BJP calls 'Bengal Bandh' over 'Nabanna Abhijan' clashes (ANI News)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a '12-hour Bengal Bandh' on Wednesday, August 28 in protest against police crackdown on peaceful protest ...

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Kolkata 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally: Video of elderly man braving water ... (Hindustan Times)

Reacting to the video, BJP leader Locket Chatterjee said that the man in the clip is “defining his steadfast determination” against the West Bengal ...

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Nabanna Abhijan Protest Live Updates: Protestors break away ... (Livemint)

Nabanna Abhijan Protest Live Updates: Police on Tuesday hosed protestors with water cannons as they climbed atop police barricades and clashed with police ...

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Nabanna Abhijan: Fresh clashes at Howrah Maidan, policeman ... (The Economic Times)

Fresh clashes erupted between police and protestors on GT Road in Howrah Maidan area on Tuesday afternoon during a protest march towards the state ...

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Nabanna Abhijan clashes: BJP calls for 12-hour Bengal bandh ... (Business Standard)

Kolkata rape-murder case: Following clashes between the police and protesters during the Nabanna Abhijan protest rally, the BJP has called for a 12-hour ...

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1 cop gets severe eye injuries during Nabanna Abhijan (The Indian Express)

Debashis Chakraborty, a 2015 batch officer, was hit by a brick on his face while he was on duty, resulting in severe eye injuries, the police said.

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Policeman injured during 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest in Kolkata may ... (ANI News)

Debashish Chakraborty of Kolkata Police may suffer permanent loss of vision in his left eye due to a brick attack during the Nabanna Abhijaan on Tuesday, ...

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