BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Saturday slammed the Mamta Banerjee government over the Birbhum clash, questioning why violence occurs during Hindu festivals.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 15: In an initiative for women's empowerment, Ekannoborti, a distinguished social welfare organization, joined hands with St. Xavier's College, Raghabpur, and the Chowman Chain of Restaurants to sponsor 50 young women for a Certificate Course in Hospitali
Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday lashed out at the state government over the suspension of internet services in parts of Birbhum district, terming it as "evidence of deterioration" in the law and order situation.
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday hit out at the Mamata Banerjee-led state government over the reported clash in Birbhum, accusing it of turning the district into a 'blast factory' and criticised the state police, alleging that it has become 'defunct'
The prohibitory order, issued by the Principal Secretary, Home and Hill Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal on March 14, suspending internet and call services, cited concerns over the potential spreading of "rumours for unlawful activities."
Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel deployed at Border Outposts (BOPs) along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Darjeeling district celebrated Holi on Friday.
Amidst Holi celebrations and Friday Namaz coinciding on the same day, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim appealed for unity in the country and hoped that those people who are spreading communal hatred would change their mindset.
West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday pointed out that Roza, Iftaar, Thandai, and Holi have coincided this year and encouraged everyone to follow their faith and celebrate together.
Visuals from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and several other states showed communities performing the ritual in their unique ways.
A row erupted on Thursday after West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari claimed that the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government had reportedly banned Holi celebrations at Santiniketan's Sonajhuri Haat.