Security tightened at Rajghat as TMC organizes peaceful protest, party MP's and MLA's express unity

• Security heightened outside Rajghat as TMC leaders, led by Abhishek Banerjee, hold a peaceful protest demanding the release of MGNREGA funds for West Bengal
• Derek O'Brien reaffirms their commitment to peaceful protest and announces a two-hour demonstration inside Rajghat
• Madan Mitra praises Abhishek's leadership, says "If the lathi of Delhi Police is 6 feet then in Bengal we get 60 feet bamboo"

Security has been significantly heightened in the vicinity of Rajghat, New Delhi, as Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee, gather for a peaceful protest demanding the release of MGNREGA funds owed to the people of West Bengal.

Progress of the Dharna:

1. TMC leader Derek O'Brien emphasized that despite numerous attempts to impede their protest, they remained steadfast in their resolve. He announced their intention to conduct a two-hour peaceful demonstration inside Rajghat, highlighting their commitment to their cause.
2. Madan Mitra, another prominent TMC member, compared the lathi (baton) of Delhi Police to the bamboo sticks they encounter in West Bengal. He lauded Abhishek Banerjee as the nation's most prominent youth leader and asserted that there was no one who could rival him. He stated that their presence at Rajghat was to stand united in their cause.
3. Kunal Ghosh expressed the Trinamool's commitment to peaceful protest and admitted that government was feeling uneasy and has sent significant police presence at the site. He also indicated the party's determination to voice their concerns about the release of MGNREGA funds for West Bengal.

Abhishek Banerjee has also reached the location. Await further updates.