Burdwan, 16 Apr. 04 :  
The Burdwan District Trinumool Congress (TMC) today sent a protest letter to the Election Commission. The TMC protested against the usage of microphone in a public function at the Marconi Puja Maidan, Durgapur on the occasion of Bengali New Year.

A local club had organised the function where noted singer Manna Dey had performed. The club continued with the event inspite they were not granted permission by the administration. Dr. Subir Kr, Bhattacharjee, MD of DSP, Laxman Ghosh, a local CPIM leader and the Dy. Mayour of Durgapur were present on the stage.

"This is a violation of the high court's order against usage of microphone during the ongoing higher secondary examinations. Police didn't dare to stop the event as it is backed by the CPIM leaders & workers. CPIM in disguise of a local club organised this event to collect funds for the election. Tickets/invitation cards were sold not less than Rs. 500 each. Even the electrical connection was taken illegally." said Chandranath Mukherjee, Organising Secretary of the District TMC. 

The SDO, Durgapur, Osman Gani admitted that the event was organised without any permission of the district administration. He said, "The sound boxes used in the function has been seized and we are taking action against the secretary of the organising committee. We have ordered a probe in the matter."