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Sandeshkhali emerges as the rallying point for campaign in West Bengal

Allegations of land grab and sexual assault in dominate Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal.

The Hindu

‘Merciless’ assault, ‘abused’, men detained for shooting videos: 24 hours in UP’s Sambhal

At about 8.30 am on May 7, Mohammad Farid was standing in a long queue outside the higher primary school in Obari village in Sambhal, one of 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh that polled that day. As he stood patiently, a group of “70 to 80” policemen entered the school’s…

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Trinamool Congress urges EC to take action against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari for ‘concocting’ narrative on Sandeshkhali incident

Trinamool Congress files complaint against Suvendu Adhikari over Sandeshkhali issue; TMC alleges BJP conspiracy against women

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Rights groups seek return of land taken away in Sandeshkhali

Rights organisations Ganontrik Odhikar Raksha Samiti (APDR), Shramjeevi Mahila Samiti, Amra Ek Sachetan Prayas and Paschim Banga Khet Majoor Samiti released a report on the basis of field research conducted and information gathered in the villages of Sandeshkhali block on February 24 and March 8.

The Hindu

Barrackpore may see a 2019 rematch as Trinamool leader Arjun Singh set to return to BJP

Trinamool Congress leader Arjun Singh on Thursday said he would join the BJP on Friday.

The Hindu

Watch | Explained: What led to the violence in Sandeshkhali?

A video explaining what led to the violence and tension in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal and the involvement of Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan

The Hindu

PM Modi questions silence of INDIA bloc leaders on Sandeshkhali

INDIA leaders have closed their eyes, mouth, and ears, says PM

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CID officials will lose their lives if they question Shahjahan Sheikh: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

State Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that officers from the CID will lose their lives if they question the Trinamool Congress strongman. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nirmala Sitharaman flays Bengal government over Sandeshkhali unrest

Highlighting a number of economic indicators to mark the “decline” of West Bengal, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, touched upon several political issues, including electoral violence and the recent unrest at Sandeshkhali

The Hindu

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 block in West Bengal on the boil, villagers set fire to properties of Trinamool leaders

Several areas of Sandeshkhali block in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas have remained on the boil over the past few days and on February 9 villagers set on fire properties belonging to Trinamool Congress leaders.

The Hindu

Three killed, two seriously injured as pick-up truck overturns on ECR in Villupuram

3 labourers killed, 2 injured in accident at Naravakkam, Villupuram. Driver Ravikumar lost control after tyre burst. Shahjahan, Arumugam, Baskar died on spot. Kumar, Ravikumar injured, admitted to PIMS. Bodies shifted to Jipmer for post-mortem.

The Hindu

Taj Mahal: Boon for tourists; bane for residents of nearby villages

Taj Mahal is a great tourist attraction for visitors round the year but an obstruction in the routine life for the people of five nearby villages for Taj Mahal’s security reasons. An exclusive story on Dynamite News:

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