Murshidabad

Bengal Burns in Riots, Will This End Mamata Banerjee’s 13-Year Reign?

In the politically volatile state of West Bengal, where Mamata Banerjee has maintained an unshaken grip on power for over a decade, the recent eruption of communal violence in Murshidabad has ignited more than just flames—it has sparked a statewide reckoning. As streets burn and families flee, a hard question...

“Deploy Army Now!”: Mithun’s Explosive Appeal To Centre, Demands President’s Rule As Bengal Burns

New Delhi: As flames of violence engulf Murshidabad, actor-turned-BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty has made a dramatic plea to the Centre, demanding the imposition of President’s Rule in West Bengal. The call comes after a week of relentless communal clashes that turned several Muslim-majority towns into conflict zones. From April 8...

Violence Over Waqf Amendment Act In Murshidabad: Relief Camps Set Up As Displaced Residents Seek Compensation

A relief camp has been set up in Malda's Par Lalpur for the people who were forced to leave their houses in the Samserganj-Dhuliyan areas of Murshidabad after violence broke out there during a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act on April 11. Dr Prasanjit Mandal, a doctor at the...

Murshidabad Clash: 22 Arrested After Violent Protests Over Waqf (Amendment) Bill

After a violent protest broke out in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district over the new Waqf (Amendment) Act, police say they’ve arrested 22 people and brought the situation under control. The clashes happened on Tuesday, mostly around the Jangipur area — a place that saw the worst of the unrest. The...