“Councillor Beleghata with some hooligans gheraoed the office of CEO and shouted slogans at the dead of night,” stated the Election Commission regarding the recent protest in Kolkata.
The protest, organized by supporters of the SUC, took place outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s office on Strand Road. In response to the gathering, police set up barricades to prevent the demonstrators from entering the office, which resulted in significant traffic disruptions in the area.
Strand Road was blocked due to the protest, causing traffic jams that left many commuters stranded for over an hour. The situation escalated as the police initiated a case following the protest, leading to the imposition of Section 163 in the Strand Road area.
The Election Commission condemned the protest as anti-social activity, emphasizing that “Such anti-social activities will not be tolerated and law will take its own course.” This statement reflects the Commission’s stance on maintaining order during the electoral process.
As the protest unfolded, the CEO office shared a video of the incident on social media, highlighting the tensions surrounding the event. The protest was part of a scheduled program announced by the SUC, indicating a planned effort to voice their concerns.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further actions that may be taken against the participants of the protest. However, the police presence and legal measures indicate a serious approach to managing such disturbances in the future.
