Kolkata: Vandalism of Left-run bookstalls during Durga Puja triggers massive solidarity rally.

The recent vandalism of Left-run bookstalls during <b>Durga Puja</b> triggered an unusual show of solidarity across West Bengal. Hundreds of citizens gathered for a protest march in Kolkata to condemn the destruction of intellectual spaces. The outrage transcended normal political lines, striking a deep nerve in a state where books and debate shape cultural identity. Participants carried books as symbols of resistance to demonstrate a collective spirit of resilience. Among the participants was <b>Tista Sanyal</b>, a 26-year-old medical officer at Manipal Hospital, who joined nearly a thousand people marching near College Square holding a book.