The West Bengal government's order to close Red Road until June 21 for International Yoga Day celebrations has triggered a fresh row in the state.
The State Coordination Committee of the West Bengal Government Employees challenged the order asking all state government officers and employees to participate in the International Yoga Day programme on June 21.
Meanwhile, the AILU challenged the prolonged closure of the iconic Red Road since June 14, contending that it was causing inconvenience to lawyers belonging to the petitioner organisation who travel to and from the high court.
Justice Amrita Sinha questioned the submission, remarking that Yoga Day event is 'a healthy move'. The court directed the police to ensure that suitable alternative routes remain available for members of the petitioner organisation as well as the general public to reach their workplaces and destinations while Red Road remains closed.
Additional Advocate General Billwadal Bhattacharya, representing Bengal govt, submitted that employees had only been requested to attend the event, as the state seeks to break Andhra Pradesh's record of three crore participants.
Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra slammed the move, saying that while Red Road could not be closed for even one hour for Eid celebrations, it has now been shut for a week for Yoga Day.
