New Delhi: The army on Monday ended a platform built by the Trinamool Congress near the statue of Gandhi at the Kolkata ground, where the party was opposing the alleged atrocities on Bengali speaking migrant workers.A defense officer told PTI that the Army (local military authority, Kolkata) usually allows events in the ground area for a period of two days, as directed by the Supreme Court, but for three days, someone needs permission from the Ministry of Defense.
“Permission for the conduct of events was provided for two days. However, the platform has been placed for about a month. Several remiters have been sent to the organizers to remove the temporary structure. However, it was not removed, “said the defense officer.He said that the police officers of the city were present on the site to ensure the maintenance of law and order.TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of using the army as the army and urged them not to play in the hands of the saffron party.“I don’t blame the army, just appeal to them not to stay neutral and not play in the hands of the BJP: Mamta on finishing TMC’s platform in Kolkata,” Banerjee said, “Army said,” The army should have consulted the Kolkata Police, which was prepared to oppose the ‘oppression’ of Bengal migrants before destroying TMC. ,Kunal Ghosh of TMC alleged on political targeting, “the ED and CBI accused of bringing the army”, and said the protest would be transferred to Rashmani Road.The Maidan region is under the authority of the Indian Army, whose Eastern Command is located nearby in Fort William. PTI
