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West Bengal removes 5,299 loudspeakers from religious sites

West Bengal removed 5299 loudspeakers from religious buildings, including mosques and temples. This action followed a Calcutta High Court order and verbal police instructions. The state government also plans to increase wards in municipal corporations. A special assembly session will consider these delimitation bills for civic polls. These changes aim to reshape local governance structures across the state.

6 Aug 2026 9:45 pm