“People I know are getting divided into Hindu-Muslim right in front of my eyes,” lamented Debangshu Bhattacharya, the young TMC leader who popularized the iconic Khela Hobe slogan. When the youth gets disheartened, it is obvious that the situation is dire. Debangshu’s Facebook post came on the backdrop of three deaths in violent protests in…
Firhad Hakim (PTI photo/File) NEW DELHI: West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim on Monday made a bizarre remark amid ongoing protests against new Waqf laws, saying those fleeing the violence-hit areas “are migrating within Bengal” and not abandoning the state.Hakim, who is also the Kolkata mayor, claimed that “everything is alright” and that police would act…
NEW DELHI: The Calcutta High Court on Saturday ordered the immediate deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, following deadly violence allegedly linked to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. At least three people have died and over 100 have been arrested in the escalating clashes that have rocked the…
“The fate of a battle is the result of a moment, of a thought,” Napoleon Bonaparte once rued while reflecting on the Battle of Waterloo. A single moment can have a cascading effect, even on the strongest rulers. Is West Bengal staring at such a decisive turn, with the Supreme Court, led by the Chief…
Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (R) NEW DELHI: West Bengal leader of opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday launched a scathing attack on chief minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of delivering a “provocative speech” during the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at Red Road.Taking to social media platform X, Adhikari questioned Banerjee’s remarks, alleging that she…
Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (R) NEW DELHI: West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday launched a fierce attack on CM Mamata Banerjee, calling her a “traitor” over her remarks during her recent visit to the United Kingdom.“Mamata Banerjee is a traitor… I have written to S Jaishankar to bring all the footage…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday wrote to external affairs minister S Jaishankar urging him to prevent future foreign visits by chief minister Mamata Banerjee in her official capacity. Adhikari accused Banerjee of undermining India on the international stage and bringing shame to the country during her recent visit…
KKR cricketers during a training session at Eden Gardens. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders‘ home match against Lucknow Super Giants, scheduled for April 6 at Eden Gardens, faces the likelihood of rescheduling as local police have declined security clearance due to Ram Navami festivities. The situation stems from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari‘s announcement…
NEW DELHI: “Hindus will reign in Hindustan, and those who work for Hindus will reign in West Bengal. If all Hindus unite, the TMC will bite the dust … ” West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has once again raised the pitch against Mamata Banerjee‘s Trinamool government as the state gears up for the Ram…
Suvendu Adhikari’s ‘Muslim MLAs to be thrown out’ claim: Why the Left-Congress may be the real loser (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: “We will follow what Kejriwal did in Delhi.” No, Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, wasn’t referring to model schools or mohalla clinics. Instead, the former TMC…
