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Mamata Banerjee to Proceed with Sit-in Protest in Kolkata Despite Lack of Police Permission

Protest Against Alleged Attacks on TMC Leaders and Eviction Drive by BJP Government

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TMC chief Mamata Banerjee to hold sit-in in Kolkata against BJP's alleged attacks on party leaders and eviction drive, despite no police permission, amid post-election turmoil and internal TMC rifts.

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TMC chief Mamata Banerjee to hold sit-in in Kolkata against BJP's alleged attacks on party leaders and eviction drive, despite no police permission, amid post-election turmoil and internal TMC rifts.

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