CPM-SFI meet in Birati turns violent, chairs fly

A CPM-SFI 'Save Democracy' meeting in Birati, West Bengal turned violent on Gandhi Jayanti as chairs were hurled, the stage damaged, and several people injured. CPM blamed BJP-backed miscreants; BJP denied involvement and alleged anti-national slogans triggered local fury. Police were accused of inaction. CPM workers later blocked MB Road in protest.