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Calcutta HC decides marathons more crucial than political rallies

  • Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam prioritizes marathons over political rallies, directing ISF to relocate its event to a Kolkata indoor stadium
  • Court's decision came during a hearing on a Bengal government petition challenging a single-bench order allowing the ISF rally in the crowded Esplanade area
  • Chief Justice emphasized the importance of accommodating the Kolkata Police Marathon with 25,000 participants, suggesting an indoor stadium for the ISF rally to avoid logistical challenges

20 Jan 2024

Calcutta HC decides marathons more crucial than political rallies

In a significant development, Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam of the Calcutta High Court asserted that marathons hold greater significance than political rallies, directing the Indian Secular Front (ISF) to relocate its planned rally from the Esplanade city center to a Kolkata indoor stadium.

The court's decision came during a hearing on a Bengal government petition challenging a single-bench order permitting the ISF rally in front of Victoria House, a landmark in the Esplanade area traditionally used by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC for its annual July 22 mega convention.

The Advocate General representing the state argued that Esplanade was already hosting multiple events on the planned Sunday, including the Kolkata Police Marathon with 25,000 participants and a vintage car rally, making it logistically challenging for an additional program.

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