TMC’s Martyrs’ day rally goes virtual amidst Covid-19 pandemic

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.

It was held virtually for the first time due to restrictions imposed to stem the spread of COVID-19.

Giant screens and monitors have been installed in public places and TMC offices across the state.

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.

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.

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.