Kolkata, June 2 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday began a protest in Kolkata over attacks on party leaders, including her nephew and MP Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee.

Before launching the demonstration at Rani Rashmoni Avenue, Banerjee paid tribute at the statue of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar.

Banerjee, along with party leaders Dola Sen and Kalyan Banerjee, offered floral tributes at the statue. Banerjee was also seen holding a book on the Constitution of India before heading for the demonstration.

The protest is mainly against the targeted attacks on its leaders in post-poll violence-related incidents and other issues. The protest comes amid heightened political ...