The West Bengal government Today (July 16) told Calcutta High Court it’s shocking that Bengali-speaking people from Delhi are being sent to Bangladesh. The Court asked both Centre and State to give detailed replies.
The father of a victim from RG Kar Medical College condemned ongoing violence against women in Bengal, blaming the Mamata Banerjee-led government after a law student was gang-raped. He demanded harsh punishment for the TMC-linked accused, highlighting the need for government accountability in preventing such incidents. The BJP criticized TMC, calling it corrupt.
The TMC has condemned the film Kesari Chapter 2 for misrepresenting Bengali freedom fighters and filed an FIR against its producers, alleging historical inaccuracies. The film has sparked outrage for changing the names and identities of notable revolutionaries, with TMC leaders demanding accountability from the Central Board of Film Certification for these distortions.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government for security failures related to the lethal Pahalgam terror attack, demanding prompt arrests of terrorists. She labeled the incident a “total failure” of the Union government, emphasizing the need for improved national security measures and condemning the use of military sacrifices for political gain.
Wazahat Khan, arrested in Kolkata for allegedly spreading hate online, was previously involved in the arrest of influencer Sharmistha Panoli. He evaded capture for ten days but was eventually apprehended amid political controversy surrounding his case. Both face allegations tied to social media hate speech, igniting criticism of the West Bengal government.