Nabanna Abhiyan: Intense confusion and controversy have erupted over the Nabanna Abhiyan scheduled for July 28th. On one hand, there are reports that the Calcutta High Court has ordered a halt to the march based on a plea from the Manglahat Business Association. On the other hand, Bhaskar Ghosh, the convener of the Sangrami Joutha Mancha, has claimed in a Facebook post that the High Court has not imposed any ban and that this is a “false rumor” spread by the administration. This conflicting information has increased the uncertainty surrounding the event. However, the Sangrami Joutha Mancha is proceeding with strong preparations for the march on the 28th.
What is known about the High Court’s order?
Initial reports suggested that the Calcutta High Court had issued a stay on the July 28th Nabanna Abhiyan following a petition by the Manglahat Business Association. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh’s bench clearly stated that no gathering or procession could be held without police permission, and if this order was violated, the police could take legal action. Business owners in the area adjacent to Howrah Station had approached the court, arguing that they had suffered financial losses in the past due to similar events. As news of this verdict spread, it was widely believed that the program was cancelled.
Organizers’ Counterclaim and Call to Action
Within hours of this news, the situation took a new turn. Bhaskar Ghosh, the convener of the Sangrami Joutha Mancha, announced in a post from his Facebook page, “The High Court has not put any obstacle on the Nabanna Chalo program of the 28th. The administration is spreading false rumors out of fear.” He described the situation as a conspiracy by the administration and called for more people to join the program to increase pressure. His post makes it clear that the organizers are in no way willing to back down.
Current Situation and Confusion
These two contradictory claims have created widespread confusion among general supporters and participants. With the court’s order on one side and the organizers’ strong appeal on the other, uncertainty about what will actually happen on July 28th is at its peak. Furthermore, the future of another Nabanna Abhiyan planned for August 9th, demanding justice in the R.G. Kar incident, may also depend on the outcome of this event.
