Violence Erupts in West Bengal Rural Polls, 16 Killed
At least 16 people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries in a wave of violence that erupted across various districts of West Bengal on the day of the rural polls in the state. The incidents of violence were reported from seven districts, despite the deployment of over 1 lakh central forces by the state election commission (SEC) to ensure a peaceful election.
Doctors’ Day: West Bengal government declares holiday on July 1 to honor doctors
The West Bengal government has announced a holiday on July 1, 2023, to commemorate Doctors’ Day. This annual celebration pays tribute to the birth anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the esteemed first chief minister of West Bengal. Dr. Roy, a distinguished physician and social reformer, dedicated his life to the noble cause of serving humanity.
Election Watch Urges ECI to Deploy 82,000 Troops in West Bengal for Upcoming Assembly Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has been urged by Election Watch, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparent and equitable elections in India, to deploy a substantial force of at least 82,000 troops in West Bengal for the impending assembly elections. The organization asserts that the presence of troops is crucial to guarantee the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.
TMC MLA Shot Dead in Broad Daylight :West Bengal
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA, Bhawani Shankar Tudu, was tragically shot dead in West Bengal’s Jhargram district on Monday. The incident occurred while Tudu was en route to a party office in Jhargram town. This article delves into the details of the incident, the ongoing investigation, the political backdrop, and the need for measures to address political violence in the state.