‘Arrest me if you want’: Mamata Banerjee says TMC will hold protest on June 2 ‘even without police permission’

Mamata Banerjee, leader of the TMC party, announced a sit-in protest in Kolkata on June 2 against what she claims are attacks on party members and a controversial hawker eviction campaign by the Railways. Despite the police refusing to grant permission, Banerjee defiantly stated they'll proceed anyway, even if it means arrests. This move underscores ongoing tensions between the TMC and local authorities, reflecting broader political friction in the state. Her bold stance highlights the party's determination to push forward their agenda, regardless of bureaucratic hurdles.