West Bengal: Police lathicharge 'Jai Shree Ram' chanters close to TMC leader's residence
Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS): A scuffle reportedly broke out between the police and some people, who were allegedly raising the 'Jai Shree Ram' chants, outside the residence of a Trinamool Congress leader in West Bengal's Kanchrapara area on Saturday.
According to local media reports, state Food Minister Jyotipriya Mallick was present at the resident of the TMC leader when the incident took place.
The police reportedly resorted to light lathicharge during the scurffle.
Mamata Banerjee and Jai Shree Ram Episode:
At least 10 people have been arrested for chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy in Naihati on Thursday, media reports said.
Banerjee on Thursday lost her cool after few people chanted 'Jai Shree Ram' in front of her convoy while she was on her way to Naihati.
She said the 'goons abused her' by chanting the same.
Addressing people at Naihati, Banerjee had said, "My government will bring all the criminals who have committed violence to justice."
She had reiterated her stand that she wants everyone to stay together, be Bengalis or non-Bengalis and alleged it was only a few non-Bengali goons from other states who created trouble here.
She had also announced the setting up of Banga Janani Vahinis, comprising women, and Jai Hind Vahinis comprising youth in every block across the state to fight the "atrocities of the BJP".
"They will keep a close watch on all signs of violence and nip them in the bud, and even fight those who commit violence, if necessary," she had stated.
"I urge women to set up Banga Janani Vahinis in every block and booth area to protect women," she had said.
"The youths must set up more Jai Hind Vahinis across the State," she had added.
"Members of these forces will be given uniforms and identity cards. And they will be steeped in the culture of Bangla. They will follow the ideals of Netaji," she had stated.
"These committees will work in coordination. They will give a proper reply to the activities of the RSS," Banerjee had mentioned.
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