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Security outside Mamata Banerjee, party HQ and Abhishek Banerjee’s office scaled down
Security outside three key premises in Kolkata was reduced, with hi-tech barricades removed and only Z+ security remaining. The changes followed the West Bengal election results and related political developments.
Why It Matters
The adjustments reflect post-election security recalibration in West Bengal and subsequent political transitions affecting high-profile figures and parties.
Timeline
5 Events
Security outside three premises scaled down; only Z+ remains
May 6, 2026
From 6:30 am, security arrangements outside 188A Harish Chatterjee (Mamata Banerjee's residence), 121 Kalighat Road (TMC headquarters), and 9 Camac Street (Abhishek Banerjee's office) were scaled down, with only the Z+ security arrangement remaining.
Hi-tech barricades removed; manual guardrails installed
May 5, 2026
Machine-operated scissor barricades near 188A Harish Chatterjee were removed and replaced with manual guard rails.
Internal memo orders trimming of security cover
May 5, 2026
An internal memo issued by the Joint Commissioner of Kolkata Police (HQ) ordered trimming of security cover outside the three premises.
Advocate General Kishore Datta resigns
May 5, 2026
Kishore Datta sent his resignation to the Governor of West Bengal, RN Ravi. Datta had been the Advocate General since December 2023 and previously served as AG from 2017–2021.
April 2026 West Bengal assembly election results and repolling
April 2026
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the two-phase assembly polls held in April 2026, winning 207 seats to the Trinamool Congress's 80 seats; the Election Commission of India ordered repolling in one seat.