“Councillor Beleghata with some hooligans gheraoed the office of CEO and shouted slogans at the dead of night,” stated the Election Commission regarding the ongoing unrest in West Bengal.
The protest, organized by supporters of the SUC, took place outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s office on Strand Road in Kolkata, leading to significant disruptions in the area. Police set up barricades to prevent the demonstrators from entering the office, which resulted in Strand Road being blocked and causing traffic jams.
Many commuters found themselves stranded for over an hour due to the protest, highlighting the impact of the unrest on daily life in the city. The situation escalated as the police initiated a case following the protest, and Section 163 was imposed in the Strand Road area to manage the crowd.
In response to the protest, the Election Commission condemned the actions of the SUC supporters, labeling them as anti-social activities. “Such anti-social activities will not be tolerated and law will take its own course,” the Commission emphasized, indicating a firm stance against the unrest.
The protest was part of a scheduled program announced by the SUC, which has been increasingly vocal in its opposition to the current political climate in West Bengal. The CEO office shared a video of the incident on social media, further amplifying the situation.
As the situation develops, authorities are expected to take further action to restore order in the area. The Election Commission’s strong condemnation suggests that legal repercussions may follow for those involved in the protest.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional measures that may be implemented in response to the unrest. The public is urged to stay informed as the situation unfolds.
