Tension erupted in the Rajabazar area of Kolkata, West Bengal, when a group attempted to offer namaz on the road, defying a ban imposed by the new government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The police intervened to disperse the gathering, leading to resistance from the protesters who argued that performing namaz in public was a tradition. The administration maintained that keeping public thoroughfares clear is essential for law and order. Following the police action, the road was cleared, and traffic resumed. Authorities deployed a significant number of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to ensure the situation remained under control. Officials stated that individuals disrupting public order would be identified and face legal action. The previous government under Mamata Banerjee had permitted religious activities on the streets, but the current administration has taken a stricter approach. According to sources within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Chief Minister emphasized in a Cabinet meeting that namaz should only be conducted inside mosques, and no roadside activities would be tolerated.