On the second day of her visit to the violence-hit areas of Murshidabad, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that rioters are being brought to the state from outside to orchestrate violence. She urged people not to create division among themselves by paying heed to the BJP or religious fundamentalists. Rioters are being brought to Bengal from outside, do not get provoked by them... Do not create division among yourselves listening to the BJP or any religious fundamental

SUTI (WB) May 6: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday provided the widow of slain Indian Army Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh with the job of a police home guard and assured his family of all help in future. Banerjee said that the state government has taken the responsibility of educating Sheikhs children. Sheikh died in a gun battle between security forces and terrorists during a search operation in Jammu & Kashmirs Udhampur area last month. Jhantu Ali Sheikh [] The post Mamata prov

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused external elements of instigating violence in the state, urging people to resist divisive agendas promoted by the BJP and religious fundamentalists. Speaking in Murshidabad, she asserted that the Waqf Act would not be implemented in Bengal, appealing for calm amidst potential protests.

Mamata Banerjee visited the riot-affected areas of Murshidabad district and met the families of those affected in last month's communal clashes.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Murshidabad after communal clashes. She met with victim families in Samserganj. Banerjee assured full government support and strict action against those responsible for the violence. The clashes occurred during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Banerjee blamed vested interests for inciting unrest. Heavy security was present during her visit to the district.

Mamata Banerjee, who is on the second day of her tour of the district, reached Samserganj by helicopter and held a meeting with the families of the victims.

BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi has criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, labeling her anti-Hindu and blaming her for societal divisions and communal violence in Murshidabad. Union Minister Giriraj Singh echoed these sentiments, accusing Banerjee of vote bank politics and delayed response to the Murshidabad unrest, alleging Hindu communities are unsafe under her governance.

The Bengal Chief Minister also expressed concern over reports of attacks on Bengali-speaking migrant workers in Odisha and said that they are targeted for speaking in Bengali

When Asked about the Bengal Governor's report on the Murshidabad violence, Banerjee said she has no knowledge of the report sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), or about the mention of Article 356 in the state. Banerjee is on a two-day visit to Murshidabad district, where three persons died in the violence following protests over the Waqf Amendment Act on April 8.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Odisha government. This follows a controversy over the Digha Jagannath Dham temple. Allegations arose about using sacred wood and mistreatment of Bengali workers. Banerjee defends the Digha temple construction. She highlights Bengal's support to Odisha during crises. She also condemns the show-cause notice to a Puri temple servitor.

The Chief Minister said the State would not tolerate people who instigate communal violence

NEW DELHI: The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBCSSC) has moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its verdict annulling the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers in state-run and aided schools. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, on April 3, upheld the Calcutta High Court verdict of April 22, 2024, invalidating the appointment of teachers and staffers in the state-run and aided schools, terming the entire selection pro

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee voiced her concern regarding BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw's detention by Pakistan Rangers after he mistakenly crossed the border on April 23. Banerjee assured that both the state government and Trinamool Congress are in contact with Shaw's family in Rishra, and are working towards his swift return.

Police and locals rescued the injured, who were admitted to Murshidabad Medical College Hospital.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led Centre of spreading communal hatred and failing to protect the country's border. She alleged that families affected by recent violence in Murshidabad were being prevented by the saffron camp from meeting her. Banerjee also criticized the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for its visit to Murshidabad and questioned its priorities, asking whether NHRC members visited BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and ethnic violence-hit Manipur.

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - prepping her Trinamool for what will be an explosive Assembly election next year - has labelled arch-rivals the BJP, and the party-led central government, a heavily-loaded virus that spreads communal hatred.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited riot-affected Murshidabad, accusing the BJP-led Centre of instigating communal tensions. She alleged the BSF's actions escalated the violence and accused the BJP of forcibly relocating victims to prevent them from meeting her. Banerjee also criticized the NHRC's swift response to Murshidabad, questioning their absence in Manipur and Uttar Pradesh, suggesting a pre-planned conspiracy.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the BJPled Centre of spreading communal hatred and failing to protect the country's border.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refuted allegations of using stolen neem wood from Puri's Jagannath temple for the Digha temple idols, dismissing them as baseless. She condemned the reported harassment of Bengali-speaking people in Odisha, directing the state DGP to address the issue with his counterpart.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concern for the detained BSF Jawan. Trinamool Congress is in contact with the family. BSF has issued an advisory for increased vigilance during border patrol. Pakistan is not responding to flag meeting requests. An investigation is underway regarding the incident. The BSF trooper crossed the International Border near Firozpur in Punjab.

KOLKATA: Asserting that the situation in violence-hit Murshidabad has stabilised, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she has no knowledge of Governor CV Ananda Boses report on the riots to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) , nor of his mention of the possible implementation of Article 356 in the state. Banerjee, who left for a two-day visit to Murshidabad on Monday afternoon, said she could have visited earlier, but chose to wait until the situation had normalised. I have

Mamata Banerjee claims peace in Murshidabad. She denies knowledge of Governor CV Ananda Bose's report to the MHA. Banerjee is visiting Murshidabad to review the situation and compensate victims. The Governor suggests central forces outposts. Banerjee affirms support for national security after the Pahalgam attack.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticised the proposal to impose President's Rule in West Bengal over violence in Murshidabad

West Bengal CM to visit violence-hit Murshidabad district to meet victims; unveil schemes worth 703 crore

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to travel to violence-hit Murshidabad district on a two-day visit on Monday, an official said.

Kolkata: Almost a month after the communal violence broke out in minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal during protests over the Waqf Act, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be on a two-day visit to the district from Monday. As per the tentative schedule of the Chief Minister, she will be reaching Murshidabads administrative headquarters of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su

Kolkata: Almost a month after the communal violence broke out in minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal during protests over the Waqf Act, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be on a two-day visit to the district from Monday. As per the tentative schedule of the Chief Minister, she will be reaching Murshidabads administrative headquarters of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her delayed visit to violence-hit Murshidabad. Ghosh alleges Banerjee prioritized meeting with Imams and temple inaugurations while remaining silent on atrocities against Hindus, accusing her of allowing evidence to be removed before her visit.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to visit violence-hit Murshidabad district for two days, starting Monday. She will meet with riot victims in Berhampore and Samsherganj, providing financial assistance to affected families and those whose homes were damaged. Banerjee will also unveil development schemes worth Rs 703 crore for the district during an administrative meeting in Suti.

For things to be better, this government must be removed, but not from the backdoor by implementing the president`s rule

The BJP leader called the West Bengal police, under Mamata Banerjee, worse than Hitlers Gestapo.

Chief servitor of Puri's Jagannath Temple and other religious figures are strongly criticizing the West Bengal government for naming the newly constructed Jagannath temple in Digha as Jagannath Dham. They argue that this move distorts religious tradition, hurts sentiments, and is a politically motivated act by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, as only Puri can be designated as a 'Dham'.

The Bengal BJP on Sunday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the alleged use of leftover timber from the Nabakalebara rituals at Puri's Jagannath Temple to carve the idols for the new Rs 250-crore grand Jagannath temple complex ...

Kolkata: BJP Information Technology cell chief and the partys central observer for West Bengal, on Sunday, lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over multiple controversies surrounding the newly-built Jagannath Temple, officially termed as a cultural centre, at Digha in East Midnapore district. Notably, the Odisha Government has directed the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration, Puri, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top

BHUBANESWAR: The newly inaugurated Jagannath temple at Digha in West Bengal has sparked a massive controversy over the purported use of Daru (neem wood) that had remained unused during the Holy Trinitys Nabakalebara in Puri in 2015 for carving the deities, and naming the shrine as Jagannath Dham. Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Friday ordered an enquiry into the use of Daru in making the deities and the association of Srimandir servitors in its consecration ceremony. While the nam

While many Hindu priests, researchers, servitors and scholars have rejected the naming of Dighas Jagannath Temple as a Dham, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has sought a clarification from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

KOLKATA: Two days after fifteen people, including two children, were killed in a devastating hotel fire in central Kolkata, the city Municipal Corporation has announced a complete ban on rooftop restaurants and commercial setups atop buildings across the city. Under Building Rule 117/4, the KMC will issue formal notices to rooftop restaurant owners, instructing them to shut down operations immediately. If defied, strict legal action will follow. The rule states that every terrace on the topmost

In India, golden brooms are used in only a few special religious places. At Puri's Jagannath Temple, a gold broom cleans Lord Jagannaths chariot during the prestigious Rath Yatra

Banerjee said that special committees comprising police, administration and fire services department are being set up to monitor and identify establishments which are flouting fire safety norms

The owner and manager of Rituraj Hotel in Kolkata have been arrested following a devastating fire that killed 14 people. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered surprise checks of all establishments in the city to ensure fire safety compliance, after the tragedy highlighted serious violations at the hotel. The hotel has been sealed and special committees will be formed to monitor and identify establishments flouting fire safety norms.

Following a devastating fire in a Burrabazar hotel that claimed 15 lives, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has promised stringent action against those responsible. Kolkata Police have arrested the hotel owner and manager, while Banerjee has formed a committee to investigate fire safety compliance.

Dilip Ghosh's visit to the Jagannath Dham inauguration with Mamata Banerjee sparks controversy. BJP leaders criticize Ghosh's actions. Sukanta Majumdar clarifies the party's non-endorsement. Ghosh defends his actions and criticizes party colleagues. Protests erupt against Ghosh in Midnapore. Tathagata Roy calls for Ghosh's removal. The incident highlights internal divisions within the Bengal BJP.

A controversy has erupted within the Bengal BJP as senior leader Dilip Ghosh's attendance at the Jagannath Dham temple inauguration with Mamata Banerjee sparks outrage. Swapan Dasgupta has criticized Ghosh's actions as a etrayal, intensifying the internal conflict. This division surfaces amidst the BJP's efforts to challenge Banerjee over the Murshidabad violence, highlighting a significant rift within the party.

Dilip Ghosh, the Bengal BJP leader who delivered the party its highest ever seat tally in the state during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, seems to be engaged in a battle of perceptions with his own partymen.

Ms. Banerjee reached the MechuaFalpatti area of Burrabazarand said that special committees comprising police, administration and fire services department are being set up to identify establishments which are flouting fire safety norms

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the fire-ravaged hotel in central Kolkata and announced that those responsible for the death of 14 people will not be spared.

BJP sources revealed that the leadership was unhappy with Ghoshs decision to attend the Jagannath Dham inauguration event and meet Mamata Banerjee.

Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday entrusted the state information and cultural affairs department with the responsibility of ensuring that the pictures of the idol of Lord Jagannath and the prasad from the Digha temple in East Midnapore district are sent to every home in West Bengal. Apart from that, the pictures of the deity []

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha amid political controversy. The BJP criticized the temple's state funding, calling Banerjee a fake Hindu and accusing her of minority appeasement. TMC leaders defended the project, questioning the BJP's definition of Hinduism. The Rs 250 crore temple project, envisaged by Banerjee in 2018 and built over 20 acres, was personally overseen by the chief minister who visited the site twice in the run-up to the i

The replica of Puri Jagannath temple, built at a cost of Rs 250 crore in Bengal's seaside town of Digha, was consecrated today, marking Mamata Banerjee's outreach to the Hindus.

A new Jagannath Temple was inaugurated in Digha on Wednesday by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The opening coincided with Akshay Trithiya, a day considered auspicious.

A grand Jagannath temple in Digha, costing Rs 250 crore, was built under CM Mamata Banerjee. Opposition accuses her of using public funds for political gains

Kolkata: The BJPs Information Technology cell chief and the partys central observer for West Bengal, Amit Malviya Wednesday morning issued a loaded message on the devastating fire at a hotel on Madan Mohan Burman Street in central Kolkata and asked if the people of West Bengal were bearing the consequences of Mamata Banerjees attempt to []

A major fire broke out in a Kolkata hotel. The incident occurred in the Burrabazar area. Fifteen people died, including two children. Several others sustained injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation. The State Government also announced ex-gratia. Authorities rescued many people from the hotel. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.

The Jagannath temple in Digha will be inaugurated on April 30 in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

A newly built temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath in the coastal town of Digha in West Bengal has become the centre of a political flashpoint between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government and the BJP.

The 250-crore temple is built on 20 acres of land and will be inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee; it will be replica of the 12th-century shrine in Puri

The remarks were made in reference to the Jagannath Temple in Digha being made by the West Bengal government

CM Mamata Banerjee has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for Havildar Jhantu Ali Shaikh's family and a government job for his wife.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced financial assistance and job opportunities for the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and martyred army Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh. The state government will provide ex-gratia payments, pensions, health cards, and employment to support the affected families.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced that all the protesting teachers will get salaries till the review petition is filed in the Supreme Court. CM called a meeting with theprotesting teachers at Nabanna and over the phone, she told them that the state government wont discriminate between eligible and ineligible candidates, and Group C staff will get Rs 25,000 while Group D staff will get Rs 20,000. The review petition will be filed in the Supreme Court next m

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of three state residents who tragically died in the Pahalgam terror attack. Additionally, the family of Havildar Jhantu Ali Shaikh, who lost his life in Udhampur encounter, will also receive Rs 10 lakh along with a government job for his wife.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the three persons from the state killed in the Pahalgam terror attack and to the next of kin of the Army havilder killed in Udhampur encounter . She added that the state government would also offer a job to the wife of Havildar Jhantu Ali Shaikh from Tehatta in Nadia district. Banerjee said the state government would provide Rs 10,000 pension to the father of Bitan Adhik

Ahead of Mamata Banerjee's visit to Murshidabad and Jangipur, the West Bengal government has transferred the police superintendents of both districts. Ananda Roy, involved in the Murshidabad violence SIT, is moved to West Midnapore, while Surya Kumar Yadav, part of the probe team, is transferred to Cooch Behar.

New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale on Friday said he will keep fighting harder, a day after the Delhi Hight Court ordered to attach part of his salary in a defamation case filed by former diplomat Lakshmi Puri. It doesnt matter to me Ill only keep fighting even harder. I am a soldier of Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool, Gokhale said in a brief statement issued to media. Sources close to the Trinamool MP said he would file an appeal against the order, and also q

In the letter, he requested an extension of the duration of the camps of Central and State security forces in the specifically affected areas of Bedbona in Dhuliyan Municipality, and Jafrabad under Tinpakuria Gram Panchayat in Samsherganj.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed the tragic loss of three state residents in the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. Banerjee expressed her condolences and assured that the government is arranging for the victims' families to return home from Delhi. The deceased are Bitan Adhikari, Samir Guha, and Manish Ranjan.

Mamata Banerjee urged protesting teachers to end their siege and return to school, assuring them the state would ensure their salaries. The government submitted lists to disburse salaries, distinguishing between 'tainted' and 'untainted' candidates, following court orders. Protests continue as teachers seek job security and clarity on OMR sheet discrepancies, while non-teaching staff demand their case be raised in court.

NEW DELHI : As the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam shook the nation, several leaders across the political spectrum condemned the attack, calling it a blot on humanity and urging the Central government to take decisive action against the perpetrators. RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale urged all political parties to rise above their differences. We pay homage to the deceased and pray for the early recovery of the injured in this attack... It is an attack on the unity and int

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee plans to visit Murshidabad in early May to investigate the recent violence, assuring support for affected families, including financial aid, education for children, and new housing. Police have arrested six individuals from Odisha in connection with the arson and rioting following protests related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed to protesting SSC teachers to return to schools, assuring them the government is working to safeguard their salaries following job losses due to a Supreme Court order. She criticized the opposition for inciting the protests. Teachers, demonstrating outside the WBSSC office, demand resolution on the list of eligible teachers.

Overnight protests continue with hundreds of teachers demanding the release of a comprehensive list of tainted and non-tainted teachers even as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asks them to head back to work

The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs said the West Bengal CMs misguided remarks on the Waqf Act had led to the violence in Murshidabad

The Chief Minister said that she will be visiting violence affected areas in the first week of May.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that outsiders were responsible for the violence that erupted in parts of Murshidabad district over the Waqf Act recently, and said she would visit the troubled areas in the first week of May to evaluate the situation. Banerjee also said her government would soon expose the conspirators behind the riots that took place in two wards of Dhulian in the district. The violence was unfortunate. We do not want riots. Some outsiders

KOLKATA: Teachers who have been rendered jobless following a Supreme Court verdict and on an indefinite sit-in before the West Bengal School Service Commission headquarters, on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of making false promises of job security. They also alleged that the SSC has lost all credibility after its failure to publish the list of untainted candidates and, by extension, identifying the deserving teachers, by the deadline of 6 pm on Monday. The CM, earlier in the day

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Tuesday that she will visit Murshidabad in the first week of May to assess the situation on the ground.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged protesting teachers, who lost their jobs due to a Supreme Court ruling regarding recruitment irregularities, to return to work. She assured them that the government will protect their salaries and file a review petition for Group C and D staff.

Murshidabad: On ground zero, the BSF, which has been vilified by the Mamata Banerjee-led Bengal government, is seen as a saviour

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday asserted that outsiders were responsible for the violence that erupted in parts of Murshidabad over the Waqf Act, and said she would visit the troubled areas in the first week of May to evaluate the situation. Banerjee also said her government would soon expose the conspirators behind []

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, promising salary protection and job security, urges protesting teachers to return to work

West Bengal's Chief Minister plans to visit Murshidabad in early May following violence during anti-Waqf Act protests that resulted in fatalities and displacement. The unrest has sparked political clashes, with the opposition criticizing the ruling party and demanding investigations.

Independent MP Pappu Yadav stated that BJP cannot win elections alone in India or challenge Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal. His comments follow BJPs claim of forming the government in Bengal in 2026. This comes amid communal unrest in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, leading to deaths, displacement, and BJP accusing the state government of ignoring Hindu victims.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, alleging appeasement politics reminiscent of 1947-48, following violence in Murshidabad. Six individuals were arrested in Odisha for their involvement in the arson and rioting. BJP leader Agnimitra Paul described the violence as planned ethnic cleansing, accusing Banerjee of support.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The National Herald case against the Gandhi family is Congress own battle against the BJP-led Uinion government, AICC general secretary Deepa Dasmunsi said on Monday. The response followed questions why other opposition parties were not supporting the Congress in the case. The case against Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and her husband Robert Vadra is political vendetta. The Union government is focusing on names, she said during a press co

Tributes poured in from across India for Pope Francis , the first Latin American pontiff who passed away on Easter Monday, at the age of 88. Condoling the passing of Francis, who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world. Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my he

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar visited violence-hit Samserganj, criticizing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's absence and alleging bias. He assured residents of central support, demanded a BSF camp, and accused local administrators of pressuring displaced families. Majumdar also met bereaved families, called for an NIA probe into killings, and questioned the silence of civil society, amidst rising communal tensions.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose was admitted to the Eastern Command Hospital here on Monday after he complained of chest pain, a senior Raj Bhavan official said.

The plant, comprising two units of 800 MW each, will be built by JSW Energy at an investment of Rs 16,000 crore.

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose, was hospitalised Monday afternoon after the medical team, while doing his routine medical check-up, decided to get him admitted after identifying some cardiac blockage. He is currently admitted at the Command Hospital in South Kolkata, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee went there to meet Bose. According to Raj []

KOLKATA : West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose was admitted to the Eastern Command Hospital here on Monday after he complained of chest pain, a senior Raj Bhavan official said. He was taken there around 10 am. Doctors are currently monitoring his condition and will take a call on the next course of treatment after carrying out necessary tests. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid a visit to Bose at the hospital before leaving for Salboni in Paschim Medinipur to participate in the ground-breaking c

'The BJP lacks a credible mass leader who matches Mamata Banerjee's popularity.' 'Given the division of votes among Opposition parties, the West Bengal government's dole-giving strategy, and the consolidation of the poor, significant sections of scheduled caste groups and Muslim minorities behind the ruling party, it will be difficult to dislodge the Trinamool from power.'

KOLKATA: West Bengal Police on Sunday arrested one of the prime accused in the murder of a man and his son in violence-hit Murshidabad district. This marks the fourth arrest in connection with the killings at Jafrabad village in Shamsherganj, amid communal unrests earlier this month during protests over amendments to the Waqf Act. The arrested person, identified as Ziaul Sheikh, resident of neighbouring Sulitala Purbapara, had been absconding since April 12. A joint operation by the WB Police Sp

CPI-M state secretary Mohammed Salim blamed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for the Murshidabad violence, alleging her collaboration with the RSS, which he claims has expanded its presence in Bengal significantly under her rule.

Political analysts believe that the grand inauguration is a strategic move by CM Mamata Banerjee to connect with the Hindu population of Bengal

Tensions escalate in West Bengal as BJP leaders, including Dilip Ghosh, accuse TMC of targeting Hindus in Murshidabad, claiming conditions are worse than Bangladesh. Amidst NCW's visit and TMC's backlash, Mamata Banerjee breaks her silence, attacking both BJP and RSS. n18oc_india

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's handling of the Murshidabad violence, accusing her government of negligence and inaction and hinted at the potential imposition of AFSPA if the situation worsens. He praised the Governor for supporting victims, contrasting it with Banerjee's alleged inaction and support for perpetrators.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP are responsible for instigating communal violence in the state.