India news: Mamata Banerjee vows to 'fight or die' amid protests
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- Mamata Banerjee led a protest in Kolkata against alleged post-election attacks on TMC leaders and eviction of hawkers by the BJP-led state government.
- She vowed to 'fight or die' and announced opposition parties would meet in Delhi to discuss a nationwide response.
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Why It Matters
Mamata Banerjee, a prominent opposition leader, is protesting alleged post-election violence and evictions by the BJP-led state government. Separately, India and the US are finalizing a trade deal, and Nepal is seeking closer ties with India.
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India news: Mamata Banerjee vows to 'fight or die'
Shakeel Sobhan AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa
Published 06/02/2026Published June 2, 2026
Banerjee accused the BJP-led state government of targeting TMC leaders and forcibly evicting hawkers. DW has more.
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What you need to know
Mamata Banerjee led a large sit-in protest in Kolkata
The protest is against alleged attacks on party leaders and an eviction drive by the BJP
30 Indian truck drivers arrested in US for residing illegally
India says '99%' of first tranche of India-US trade deal done
Nepal's ruling party chief calls for closer ties with India
Below is a roundup of some of the top headlines that got India talking on Tuesday, June 2:
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Opposition parties will meet in Delhi to discuss a nationwide response.
Very likely · Within weeks
The first tranche of the India-US trade pact will be signed.
Very likely · Within days
Arrested Indian truck drivers will be deported from the US.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific actions will opposition parties take in Delhi?
- What are the exact details of the remaining 'minor details' in the India-US trade deal?
- What is the long-term impact of the arrests on US-India relations?
- Will the TMC's internal rifts affect Mamata Banerjee's protest?
