TMC’s Martyrs’ day rally goes virtual amidst Covid-19 pandemic
Updated: July 21, 2020 4:02:25 pm- 1 / 6
The TMC holds a 'Martyrs' Day' rally on July 21 every year to commemorate the death of 13 people in police firing during a protest led by Banerjee against the then Left Front government in 1993.
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It was held virtually for the first time due to restrictions imposed to stem the spread of COVID-19.
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Giant screens and monitors have been installed in public places and TMC offices across the state.
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Addressing the party’s annual Martyrs’ day rally, Mamata Banerjee, taking a dig at the BJP, said people were unable to speak due to reign of fear across the country.
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Virtually launching TMC’s campaign for next year’s Assembly elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, taking a dig at the BJP, said one party was trying to incite riots among Hindus and Muslims.
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Battling both Covid-19 and the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan, which has left a trail of devastation in parts of Bengal, Banerjee said all affected by the storm would receive government aid.