Minister Swapan Debnath heckled at Burdwan ‘chakka jam’
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Minister Swapan Debnath heckled at Burdwan ‘chakka jam’
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GALSI: Left supporters participating in the ‘chakka jam’ programme against the Centre’s three farm laws allegedly heckled state minister Swapan Debnath when his car was caught in the protest at Galsi in East Burdwan on Saturday afternoon. State fire services minister Sujit Basu was also stalled on his way to an event. The protesters allegedly rushed to Debnath’s car, shouting “chal chor” slogans.The ruckus continued for some 20 minutes. Debnath claimed that Left supporters blocked his car, thumped on the bonnet and kicked on the doors. “Is this the way to protest? What is the point of a political programme if it boils down to heckling a minister?” he said. Basu too condemned the incident. “They should protest against those who have promulgated the laws. Our party has been opposing the farm laws right from the start. How do they gain by intercepting two state ministers?”
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The Times of India
Date
2021-02-07
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Kolkata