Left Organisations In Kolkata Rally

Nearly two weeks after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee organised a massive opposition unity rally in Kolkata, the Left Front organised a "people's brigade" meeting today at the same venue in the city, marking the launch of the Left's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections due by May.

A march held by Left organisations in Kolkata today turned violent as the police lathicharged the protesters who in turn engaged in brick-batting, resulting in injuries to policemen and Left leaders, including Left Front Chairman Biman Bose.

Nearly two weeks after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee organised a massive opposition unity rally in Kolkata, the Left Front organised a "people's brigade" meeting today at the same venue in the city, marking the launch of the Left's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections due by May.

A march held by Left organisations in Kolkata today turned violent as the police lathicharged the protesters who in turn engaged in brick-batting, resulting in injuries to policemen and Left leaders, including Left Front Chairman Biman Bose.