Organiser of the Shobha Yatra in West Bengal's Howrah and Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Inderdev Dubey on Friday claimed that they did not deviate from the approved route and had sought permission from the authorities.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will visit Kolkata, and Malda, in West Bengal on Friday and Saturday to conduct a fact-finding inquiry related to recent cases of murder and sexual assault.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday continued her attack at the BJP-led Central government, accusing them of robbing the state's GST money and depriving all non-BJP states of their due.
Beyond its mandated duty to guard India's international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, Border Security Force (BSF) organised a free medical camp for the people residing in border areas as part of its effort to develop mutual trust between the force and the people.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who on Wednesday sat on a dharna here against the central government over alleged blocking of state money, said she would sit on a dharna near the Prime Minister's residence in Delhi if necessary.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kolkata on Monday for a two-day visit to West Bengal. State's Governor CV Ananda Bose and minister Firhad Hakim received her
"This is a crime that should not be committed. There is no scope for BJP to speak about it. It's very unfortunate that we see politics in this. Crime against children and women should be condemned," said Shashi Panja.