July 21 Martyr's Day

Name: July 21 Martyr's Day
Start: 2026-07-21
End: 2026-07-21
Location: Kolkata

July 21 Martyr's Day is an annual commemoration held in Kolkata, West Bengal, honoring 13 people who died in a 1993 police firing incident. The event typically features large public gatherings, political speeches, and tributes, primarily organized by the Trinamool Congress, though the Congress party also holds a program.

Date: Jul 21, 2026
Location: Kolkata

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Event summary

Highlights

Commemoration of 1993 police firing victims
Large political rallies and speeches
Trinamool Congress (TMC) as main organizer
Separate programs by official TMC and rebel faction (2026)

July 21 Martyr's Day is an annual event in Kolkata, West Bengal, commemorating 13 individuals who lost their lives during a police firing incident at a Youth Congress rally on July 21, 1993. The commemoration has historically been a significant public gathering, primarily organized by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to honor these martyrs and showcase its organizational strength, involving large rallies, political speeches, and tributes. The Congress party also observes the day with its own memorial programs, often held at Shahid Minar.

For 2026, the Trinamool Congress faces internal political friction, with both the Mamata Banerjee-led faction and a rebel camp planning separate observances. While the official TMC sought permission for its usual venue in the Esplanade area, the Calcutta High Court allowed the party to hold its program at an alternate venue near the Birla Planetarium, capping attendance at 3,000 people. The rebel faction has expressed an intent to emphasize honoring the families of the martyrs directly.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Shahid Minar; scroll.in
Area for browsing nearby events: Kolkata

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