Notably, this is the first election between the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition bloc's newly formed Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
In the midst of a nationwide controversy sparked by the comments on 'Sanatan Dharma made by DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded an apology from Congress and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
As six states are gearing up for bypolls on September 5, it will be the first show of strength of the Opposition bloc, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of state assembly elections later
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that people should not comment on anything that may hurt the religious sentiments of the people adding that she respects Sanatan Dharma.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee revealed that the government would implement a more liberalized land policy to facilitate development, especially in Kolkata, where land plays a pivotal role.
The border guarding forces of India as well as Bangladesh made arrangements for the deceased man's niece and his relatives living in Bangladesh to pay their last respects at the Zero Line near the International Border, keeping humanity paramount.
The leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday, thanked Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for considering his request to provide stoppage of trains at particular stations in the state.
The leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over an alleged threat letter to the registrar of Jadavpur University, claiming she has asked to the police away to aid and abet the "anti-national" activities on campus.