Kolkata, Dec 6 (PTI) The BJP on Friday held a rally in north Kolkata, protesting atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh.

The rally, led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, was held from Shyambazar to Sinthi More.

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Alleging attacks on the "lives and livelihood of religious minorities in Bangladesh and India", the Left Front also held a protest rally in the city.

The rally demanded that the governments in the two countries take steps to stop any act to "subvert the rights of minorities".

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The rally, which was held from Esplanade to Park Circus, was led by Left Front leaders, including CPI(M) state secretary Mohammad Salim.

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