2007 Kolkata riots

The 2007 Kolkata riots were a series of communal disturbances that erupted in Kolkata, India, in the aftermath of a politically charged incident involving the state's controversial land acquisition policies for the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nandigram. Beginning on March 14, 2007, the unrest ensued primarily between supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) and local villagers resisting the government's plans, leading to violent clashes that resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. The riots highlighted underlying socio-economic tensions and escalated religious polarization in the region. The state government's heavy-handed response was criticized, prompting widespread protests and catalyzing discussions on land rights, governance, and communal harmony in India.