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"We are surprised how police are claiming that holding peaceful rallies would breach the peace. Kar said the party "had to" hold the rally since it was part of a programme scheduled nationally. The act of police is reflecting the undemocratic attitude of BJP-IPFT government," he added.He further alleged that after coming to power, the BJP-IPFT government has filed many such cases against opposition leaders. Peaceful assembly of the citizens is a fundamental right in India and duty of the police is to maintain law and order that is also for the citizens only. The rally, held without permission, might have breached the peace and tranquility of the city," police said.CPM had alleged that 25 of its workers had been hurt, of which two were critically injured, in attacks by BJP workers on Tuesday..