In Pics | Mamata vs CBI: Despite SC order, Didi continues her 'satyagraha' against Centre
Mamata Banerjee sat on a "Save India" dharna on February 3 insisting that the latest CBI action was tantamount to stifling the spirit of "Constitution and federalism" in the country
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's sit-in against the CBI's attempt to question the Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar in connection with chit fund scams continued for the third day on February 5. (Reuters)
Banerjee sat on a "Save India" dharna in front of Metro Cinema in the heart of the city on February 3, insisting that the latest CBI action was tantamount to stifling the spirit of "Constitution and federalism" in the country. (PTI)
Prominent leaders like DMK's Kanimozhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav visited the dharna venue on February 4 to express solidarity with the firebrand Bengal leader. (PTI)
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Banerjee said her dharna will continue till February 8 in view of the upcoming boards examination. She has been discharging her official duties, including signing of papers, from the dais. (PTI)
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Mamata Banerjee has described her protest as a non-political one and welcomed all anti-BJP parties into it. The dharna site, titled "satyagraha mancha", has been devoid of any political colour. (Reuters)
Prominent personalities, including poets and singers, have been thronging the dharna venue to lend support to Banerjee's protest. Actress Indrani Halder and senior ministers Arup Biswas and Indranil Sen were present in the morning on February 5 at the 'dharna mancha'. (PTI)
The Supreme Court on February 5 directed Rajeev Kumar to make himself available before the CBI and "faithfully" cooperate with the agency in investigation. The court also said no coercive steps, including the arrest of Kumar, will take place during the course of investigation. Banerjee called the SC's decision a victory of the common man, democracy and the Constitution. (Reuters)
