Too much is changing in West Bengal too quickly. Where have these bahubalis sprung from? They used to be under the thumb of political leaders. Now, they seem to be calling the shots.
Sukanta Majumdar was arrested while trying to travel to Howrah where prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPc have been clamped, a senior police officer said.
Four people were allegedly killed in CISF’s firing at a polling booth in Cooch Behar. CBI says it had written to state police asking for details of the case but got no response.
Petitioner says victims facing threats from police, lack of help from state. Calcutta HC asks NHRC, state human rights commission if they can hold inquiry into complaints.
Opposition parties in West Bengal are so weak and demoralised now that they don't put up any meaningful resistance to the TMC. But that space has been filled by the TMC itself.
Anarul Hossain, TMC block president for Rampurhat, is first party member to be put behind bars for the violence, allegedly triggered by killing of a local party member.
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Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.
West Bengal voters dont think they deserve better. It is for them to decide. This is a democracy. We all get the govts we choose. Andhra realised it quickly with one term of Jagan. Bengal voters dont seem to mind. No wonder the state has declined so much with nothing to show for.
India really needs judicial and police reforms. If the police (or some state police) were not completely subservient to state CMs, they would prosecute such actors.
West Bengal voters dont think they deserve better. It is for them to decide. This is a democracy. We all get the govts we choose. Andhra realised it quickly with one term of Jagan. Bengal voters dont seem to mind. No wonder the state has declined so much with nothing to show for.
Violence is part and parcel of communist states.
India really needs judicial and police reforms. If the police (or some state police) were not completely subservient to state CMs, they would prosecute such actors.