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PM Modi to spend three days in West Bengal in March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to West Bengal amidst BJP's accusations against Trinamool Congress leaders for sexual assault.

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BJP leader arrested on charge of running sex racket in West Bengal

BJP leader arrested for running sex racket in Howrah hotel, sparking political controversy in West Bengal.

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Sandeshkhali shows Sanatan Dharma eradication not statement but campaign: BJP

BJP criticizes opposition parties for targeting Hindus in West Bengal, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, alleging eradication of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

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Trinamool Congress leader assaulted by Sandeshkhali villagers

Sandeshkhali incident: Fresh protests in Sandeshkhali against TMC leaders accused of sexual abuse and land grabbing, escalating tensions in West Bengal.

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PDS scam: ED raids nearly six locations in West Bengal linked to absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday morning started conducting raids at nearly half-a-dozen locations in West Bengal in its ongoing investigation against absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Consider renaming lioness called Sita, Calcutta High Court tells West Bengal after VHP complaint

Calcutta High Court asks West Bengal government to consider renaming a lioness named Sita. Sita, along with a lion named Akbar, had arrived in the Siliguri zoo as part of an animal exchange programme from Tripura

The Hindu

After sealing seat-sharing deal in U.P., hopes up for INDIA bloc in other States

INDIA bloc explores seat-sharing deals in various states, including West Bengal, to strengthen Opposition bloc ahead of elections.

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Sandeshkhali witnesses fresh tensions; Bengal BJP chief removed from village

Fresh protests in Sandeshkhali against alleged land grabbing by Trinamool Congress leader, sparking political tensions and police involvement.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali row: BJP releases documentary

BJP releases documentary exposing land grab and sexual exploitation in West Bengal, targeting Trinamool Congress government.

The Hindu

Police will listen to each complaint in Sandeshkhali; strict action against those found guilty: DGP

West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said that police will listen to the complaints of every individual in Sandeshkhali and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

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Gopal Rai condemns BJP for calling Sikh IPS officer 'Khalistani', demands apology

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gopal Rai on Wednesday strongly condemned BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for the alleged humiliation of a Sikh IPS officer in West Bengal by labelling him a Khalistani. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sandeshkhali will be downfall of Mamata Banerjee and TMC: Assam CM

Assam CM criticizes Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal, warns of downfall for Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress.

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West Bengal Police initiates legal action against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari for alleged 'Khalistani' slur

West Bengal police on Tuesday claimed that BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari hurled a 'Khalistani' slur at a Sikh police officer. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Sandeshkhali, Sikh IPS officer alleges BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari called him ‘Khalistani’

A Sikh IPS officer, who was deputed at Dhamakhali to prevent senior West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from visiting restive Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, got agitated.

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Editors Guild says arrest of on-duty journalist in Sandeshkhali 'worrisome'

The Editors Guild of India termed as “worrisome” the arrest of an on-duty television journalist by the West Bengal Police

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CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat allowed to visit Sandeshkhali after being initially stopped by police

Senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat was on February 20 allowed to visit the restive Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district after being initially stopped by police.

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Mamata Banerjee alleges Aadhaar card cancellations in West Bengal, writes to PM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses Aadhaar card cancellations, launches grievance portal, accuses BJP of conspiracy ahead of polls.

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Supreme Court refuses PIL for CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence, directs petitioner to approach Calcutta High Court.

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Women most unsafe in only State with woman CM, says BJP on Sandeshkhali

The BJP slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for questioning the version of some of the complainant women in Sandeshkhali, saying she has made “very cheap” remarks and that it was time to throw out her government.

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SC stays LS privileges panel proceedings summoning West Bengal Chief Secretary, others for ‘injuring’ BJP MP

Supreme Court stays Lok Sabha Privileges Committee proceedings against West Bengal Chief Secretary on BJP MP's complaint.

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Sandeshkhali rape survivor alleges attack on her home

A woman who has alleged sexual assault by local Trinamool Congress leaders in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali

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Centre ‘deactivating’ Aadhaar cards to stop people from getting social benefits: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of deactivating Aadhaar cards in West Bengal to prevent welfare benefits before elections.

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Sandeshkhali violence: "Law and order completely destroyed in West Bengal...," says Kailash Vijayvargiya

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal in the wake of the Sandeshkhali issue, stating that there is a lack of respect for women in the state. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal police arrest local Trinamool leader, add charges of gang rape

Amidst allegations of sexual assault made by some women in Sandeshkhali, the West Bengal police has added charges of gang rape and attempt to murder against local Trinamool Congress leaders Shiboprasad Hazra and Uttam Sardar

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West Bengal child rights panel team visits Sandeshkhali

West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights investigates child abuse complaints in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district.

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