Abhishek Banerjee continues indefinite protest outside Raj Bhavan

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday continued with his indefinite demonstration outside the Raj Bhavan, Kolkata. Mr. Banerjee, along with party supporters started the protest outside Raj Bhavan on Thursday demanding that the Centre release pending MGNREGA dues.

The Governor, however, has not returned to Raj Bhavan since Thursday evening. On Thursday the Governor was in north Bengal and visited flood affected areas. On Friday he left for Delhi. Sources at Raj Bhavan said that the Governor is not likely to return to Raj Bhavan on Saturday and the imbroglio is likely to continue.

Speaking at the protest venue outside Raj Bhawan on Friday, the Trinamool general secretary said that the Governor will have to meet the Trinamool Congress delegation at Raj Bhawan. He, however, added that a three-member team of the party will meet the Governor at Darjeeling where he is likely to be on Saturday. Mr.