West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the riot-hit Murshidabad district on Saturday and called the on-the-ground situation bizarre and barbaric. The governor met the family members of the father-son duo killed by a mob during the violence that erupted over the Waqf law earlier this month. Bose assured the family of all the support and said he would take up the matter with the Centre. Governor CV Ananda Bose said that he decided to visit the violence-hit district after he got conflicting reports of what had actually happened. &ldquo;I had contradictory reports. Hence, I came (to Murshidabad). What I saw was bizarre. It was barbaric. Ugly instincts of degeneration of human behaviour,&rdquo; Bose said.
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The governor went to Samsherganj, Dhulian, Suti and Jangipur where locals demanded a permanent BSF camp in their areas.
<h2>Mamata slams BJP, RSS for &lsquo;lies&rsquo; on Bengal riots</h2>
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched an attack on the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday, accusing them of spreading untruths. She said the saffron outfits are using the unfortunate incident that has occurred due to &lsquo;provocation&rsquo;, and hit out at them for playing the &lsquo;politics of division&rsquo;.
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&ldquo;What BJP and its allies are spreading is false and narrow. What they are saying is a basket of untruths, full of misinterpretations. Please do not believe them. They want to foment riots,&rdquo; Banerjee said in an open letter.

India News: The governor met the family members of the father-son duo killed by a mob during the violence that erupted over the Waqf law earlier this month. Bose assured the family of all support.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the riot-hit Murshidabad district on Saturday and called the on-the-ground situation bizarre and barbaric. The governor met the family members of the father-son duo killed by a mob during the violence that erupted over the Waqf law earlier this month. Bose assured the family of all the support and said he would take up the matter with the Centre. Governor CV Ananda Bose said that he decided to visit the violence-hit district after he got conflicting reports of what had actually happened. “I had contradictory reports. Hence, I came (to Murshidabad). What I saw was bizarre. It was barbaric. Ugly instincts of degeneration of human behaviour,” Bose said. Also Read | Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine conflict, orders military to halt fighting The governor attacked the Trinamool Congress, saying that the people have lost faith in the system. “Violence used to happen during elections, but now it is becoming frequent. A section is trying to establish force on another. It is the worst form of jingoism. People have lost faith in the system,” he said. The locals have demanded safety and security. “I will share my report with the Centre and the state government. They can’t be shared in the public domain at the moment,” Bose added. Also Read | Organised crime in Canada worse than Punjab’s, say kin of Indian student killed in Ontario The governor went to Samsherganj, Dhulian, Suti and Jangipur where locals demanded a permanent BSF camp in their areas. Mamata slams BJP, RSS for ‘lies’ on Bengal riots West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched an attack on the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday, accusing them of spreading untruths. She said the saffron outfits are using the unfortunate incident that has occurred due to ‘provocation’, and hit out at them for playing the ‘politics of division’. Also Read | Scientists stretch colour palette, identify a new, unseen hue, name it ‘olo’ “What BJP and its allies are spreading is false and narrow. What they are saying is a basket of untruths, full of misinterpretations. Please do not believe them. They want to foment riots,” Banerjee said in an open letter.

Bengal violence: Bengal Governor visits riot-hit Murshidabad, calls situation ‘bizarre, barbaric’

On Sunday, the West Bengal Police filed a complaint following the a video showing a man, who is allegedly a local TMC politician, mercilessly attacking a woman and a man on road made rounds of social media.

On Sunday, the West Bengal Police filed a complaint following the a video showing a man, who is allegedly a local TMC politician, mercilessly attacking a woman and a man on road made rounds of social media. Amit Malviya, the head of the BJP's IT Cell, referred to the attack as the "ugly face of Mamata Banerjee's rule" in the state. West Bengal Police filed a complaint as the controversy intensified after verification of the social media viral video clip, Islampur Police Superintendent Joby Thomas K told PTI. The culprit was later arrested. Meanwhile, the opposition BJP and CPI (M) have attacked the Mamata Banerjee administration and accused the TMC of complicity in the incident. This is the ugly face of Mamata Banerjee’s rule in West Bengal. The guy in the video, who is beating up a woman mercilessly, is Tajemul (popular as JCB in the area). He is famous for giving quick justice through his ‘insaf’ sabha and is a close associate of Chopra MLA Hamidur… pic.twitter.com/fuQ8dVO5Mr — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) June 30, 2024 × The opposition also said that the chief minister of West Bengal was executing "bulldozer justice" on the state. A local TMC politician in Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur district, is reportedly the one who beat the couple with a bamboo stick, according to a PTI report. The event happened after a'salishi sabha' (Kangaroo court) ruling. The couple was allegedly having an extramarital affair. The man in the viral video is a TMC lawmaker known for "giving quick justice through insaf sabha," according to BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya. Also read: Opposition INDIA bloc looks set to nominate Ayodhya MP Awadhesh for deputy speaker post "This is the ugly face of Mamata Banerjee’s rule in West Bengal. The guy in the video, who is beating up a woman mercilessly... is famous for giving quick justice through his ‘insaf’ sabha and is a close associate of Chopra MLA Hamidur Rahaman," Malviya said in a post on X. "Not even #KangarooCourt! Summary trial and punishment handed out by d ?@AITCofficial? goon... Literally bulldozer justice at Chopra under ?@MamataOfficial? rule," CPI(M) state secretary Md Salim said in a post on X. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Bulldozer justice’: West Bengal Police launch probe into viral video of man thrashing woman, BJP slams TMC

India celebrating its 75th year of independence on August 15, 2021.

After years of brutal British tyranny, our compatriots finally breathed free air in 1947.

On this date, Jawaharlal Nehru gave his first public speech in free India.

However, where was Mahatma Gandhi on that particular day?

Even as the country celebrated its hard-won independence on August 15, 1947, Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, was fasting in Bengal to put a stop to the Hindu-Muslim violence.

He was on a hunger strike in Kolkata, distant from the hard-won independence celebrations in Delhi.

When the day of independence finally arrived on August 15, 1947, it was celebrated across the country.

In Calcutta, however, Mahatma Gandhi was concerned and working hard to put a stop to the bloodshed brought on by the division.

Mahatma Gandhi had stated, "To me, peace between Hindus and Muslims is more essential than the proclamation of independence."

Mahatma Gandhi wanted to go to Noakhali, which is now part of Bangladesh because it had become a gruesome hotspot of sectarian violence.

However, several local leaders persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to remain in Calcutta.

Local authorities informed Mahatma Gandhi that if he could restore peace to Calcutta, the entire Bengal across the dividing line would return to normality and harmony.

(With inputs from agencies)

India celebrating its 75th year of independence on August 15, 2021. After years of brutal British tyranny, our compatriots finally breathed free air in 1947. On this date, Jawaharlal Nehru gave his first public speech in free India.

India celebrating its 75th year of independence on August 15, 2021. After years of brutal British tyranny, our compatriots finally breathed free air in 1947. On this date, Jawaharlal Nehru gave his first public speech in free India. However, where was Mahatma Gandhi on that particular day? Even as the country celebrated its hard-won independence on August 15, 1947, Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, was fasting in Bengal to put a stop to the Hindu-Muslim violence. He was on a hunger strike in Kolkata, distant from the hard-won independence celebrations in Delhi. When the day of independence finally arrived on August 15, 1947, it was celebrated across the country. In Calcutta, however, Mahatma Gandhi was concerned and working hard to put a stop to the bloodshed brought on by the division. Mahatma Gandhi had stated, "To me, peace between Hindus and Muslims is more essential than the proclamation of independence." Mahatma Gandhi wanted to go to Noakhali, which is now part of Bangladesh because it had become a gruesome hotspot of sectarian violence. However, several local leaders persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to remain in Calcutta. Local authorities informed Mahatma Gandhi that if he could restore peace to Calcutta, the entire Bengal across the dividing line would return to normality and harmony. (With inputs from agencies)

Mahatma Gandhi could not celebrate the first Independence Day in Delhi. Here's why

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar Friday said he has sent a report to the Centre against the backdrop of the violent attack on the convoy of BJP chief J P Nadda.

Castigating the Mamata Banerjee government over the attack, allegedly by TMC supporters, Dhankhar said a dangerous game of insider and outsider is going on in the state.

He said it is shameful that such an incident occurred on International Human Rights Day.

"I have sent my report to the central government whose contents cannot be shared on account of propriety," he told a press conference at Raj Bhawan.

He alleged the violators of law in Bengal have the protection of police and administration.

"The Governor will vindicate his oath, come what may," he asserted, adding it was his duty to protect the Constitution.

"Accountability will be enforced," he said, and asked Banerjee "not to play with fire".

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar Friday said he has sent a report to the Centre against the backdrop of the violent attack on the convoy of BJP chief J P Nadda.

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar Friday said he has sent a report to the Centre against the backdrop of the violent attack on the convoy of BJP chief J P Nadda. Castigating the Mamata Banerjee government over the attack, allegedly by TMC supporters, Dhankhar said a dangerous game of insider and outsider is going on in the state. He said it is shameful that such an incident occurred on International Human Rights Day. "I have sent my report to the central government whose contents cannot be shared on account of propriety," he told a press conference at Raj Bhawan. He alleged the violators of law in Bengal have the protection of police and administration. "The Governor will vindicate his oath, come what may," he asserted, adding it was his duty to protect the Constitution. "Accountability will be enforced," he said, and asked Banerjee "not to play with fire".

Violators of law in Bengal have the protection of police: Governor on the attack on Nadda's convoy

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