Amid the escalating controversy over the newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple in West Bengal's Digha, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jay Prakash Majumdar sharply criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for questioning the temple's establishment, accusing the party of hypocrisy in its 'Hin
Ever since the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in parliament, there has been widespread protest in the country. The protests even led to violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad and Jangipur, after which the central security forces were deployed in the violence-hit areas following the order of t
The violence in Murshidabad was sparked by protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, which has been a contentious issue in the region. The protests turned violent, resulting in the deaths of three people, injuries to several others, and widespread property damage.
BJP Lok Sabha MP from West Bengal, Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, on Sunday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting that select border districts of West Bengal be declared 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA due to alleged repeated communal attacks on Hindus.
Trinamool Congress general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said that "Some people want to set Bengal on fire." He urged the people to maintain peace in the state and not fall prey to rumours.
Actor-turned-BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on Thursday criticised the West Bengal government over reports of clashes between police and protesting teachers and said such incidents were common in the state and are part of the state government strategy.
Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on Thursday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading the public regarding the Waqf Amendment Act.
Ghosh's remarks came after a BJP leader Amit Malviya leaked a video of Moitra and Banerjee engaged in a squabble at the Election Commission of India. Moreover, TMC member Kirti Azad and Banerjee were found arguing on the party's leaked WhatsApp group chat.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja on Friday slammed opposition parties over the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) protest march in Siliguri, accusing them of attempting to destabilize the state ahead of elections and questioning their commitment to democracy.
BJP leader Roopa Ganguly lambasted on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday, alleging that her recent statements contradict her stance on women's issues.
BJP workers in Kolkata staged a protest against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government on Saturday, opposing a recently introduced bill that permits women to work in bars.