Kolkata Protesters Clash with MP Mala Roy Over Chhath Puja Preparations

Some protesters say that Chhath Puja preparations were going on peacefully. They allege that Mala Roy reached there and stopped the preparations. Chhath Puja was organized by building an artificial water reservoir in a ground. As soon as the MP reached there, the protest against her intensified and many people started shouting slogans of'Chor-Chor '. The protesters claimed that they are old BJP workers of the area. They alleged that when Mala Roy was in the Trinamool Congress, she harassed them using her political influence. The protesters said that this is why they are protesting against the MP. However, Mala Roy denied all the allegations of the protesters. She has been a councillor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) ward number 88 for a long time. She goes to the field number 17 of this ward to take stock of Chhath Puja every year. The MP said that anyone can come to the government ground. She also reached there to make arrangements for the puja. Mala Roy said that no complaint has been lodged against her in the police station.