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Suspect in Birbhum Policemans Murder Killed in Police Encounter
A suspect in the murder of a policeman in Birbhum was shot dead in a police encounter, marking the fifth such incident in West Bengal this year. Suspect in Birbhum Policemans Murder Killed in Police Encounter
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Ratan Sheikh, the prime suspect accused of shooting a police constable in Birbhum district last week, was killed in a police encounter on Sunday afternoon, marking the fifth such incident in West Bengal since July. According to Birbhum district police insiders, officers received a tip-off that Sheikh was hiding in a brick kiln in Charkol village, located within the Nanoor police station limits. A police team rushed to the location to execute an arrest. As the police team reached the spot, the accused fired, targeting the cops. The cops had to retaliate in self-defence, and Ratan was injured in that retaliatory police firing. He was rushed to a local hospital, where the doctors declared him dead, a police official stated. The operation followed an incident on the evening of November 13, when local police attempted to apprehend Sheikh in the Like Bazar area of Bolpur-Shantiniketan. During that raid, Sheikh opened fire and escaped, critically injuring police constable Biswajit Das. Constable Das is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Kolkata, where Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari previously visited him to review his condition. Police records indicate that Sheikh, a resident of Santa village in Nanoor, was a repeat offender with 35 criminal cases pending against him, ranging from illegal possession of firearms to drug trafficking. Although he had been arrested previously, he secured bail prior to the November 13 raid. Sunday's incident is the fifth fatal police encounter in West Bengal since July: July: Prabhas Mondal, accused of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, was killed after allegedly snatching an officer's weapon during a crime scene reconstruction. October: Prahlad Das, accused of the rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Gaighata, South 24 Parganas, died in retaliatory police firing during an attempted escape. October: Samiul Sheikh, arrested for the murder of a BJP worker in Samserganj, Murshidabad district, was killed in a separate police encounter on the same day. November 8-9: Dilip Roy, the prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Raiganj, North Dinajpur, was shot dead when he opened fire on officers attempting an arrest.
West Bengal Chief Minister Issues Warning to Criminals After Fifth Police Encounter
West Bengals Chief Minister warns criminals after a police encounter results in the death of a notorious criminal in Birbhum district. West Bengal Chief Minister Issues Warning to Criminals After Fifth Police Encounter
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Bengal CM issues warning to criminals following fifth police encounter
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asserted on Sunday that law enforcement agencies will not remain silent if attacked, following the state's fifth police encounter in recent months. Adhikari reiterated his administration's strict stance against violent crime, stating that there is no place for rapists and murderers in West Bengal. There is no place for rapists and murderers in Bengal. If you shoot the police, they will do whatever they want. Goons, flee to Bangladesh. If you stay here, I will do whatever I want, Adhikari declared, adding that the police have been granted a free hand to make spot decisions when confronted. The Chief Minister's remarks followed the death of Ratan Sheikh, an accused criminal who was killed in a police encounter on Sunday afternoon in Birbhum district. Sheikh had been hiding in a brick kiln in Charkol village, located in Nanoor, when a district police team tracked him down based on intelligence inputs. According to police insiders, Sheikh opened fire on the approaching officers, prompting return fire in self-defence. Sheikh was injured in the exchange and later pronounced dead after being rushed to a local hospital. The incident stems from a November 13 operation in the Like Bazar area under the Bolpur Shantiniketan police station, where officers attempted to arrest Sheikh. During that raid, Sheikh managed to escape after firing at the team, critically injuring police constable Biswajit Das. Constable Das is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Kolkata, where Adhikari visited him earlier to review his condition. Police records indicate that Sheikh, a resident of Santa village in Nanoor, was a notorious figure in the region with 35 criminal cases pending against him, ranging from illegal possession of firearms to drug trafficking. He had been arrested previously but secured bail, leading to the latest attempt by law enforcement to apprehend him. The encounter marks the fifth such fatality in West Bengal since July of this year, following the administration's pledge that criminals would face strict action.
In latest encounter, West Bengal police kill a man accused of shooting at a constable two days ago
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Santiniketan Constable Shooter Killed In Police Gunfight
Ratan Sheikh, accused of shooting a police constable in Santiniketan on November 13, was killed in a gunfight with law enforcers on Sunday in Birbhum district. This marks the fifth police encounter in West Bengal in six months, drawing a strong reaction from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
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Bengal CM announces welfare measures for tribal community in Jhargram
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a comprehensive package of housing, employment, and land rights initiatives for the tribal community during a visit to Jhargram on Sunday. Attending a government program in Shilda to celebrate Janjati Gaurav Diwas on the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Adhikari vowed that his administration will ensure every resident in the district receives a concrete roof, eliminating all thatched housing. I was still seeing a lot of tin houses and tile houses from the sky. We will not build any more mud houses in Jhargram. I have kept my promise. You will get jobs according to your qualifications. That is also my responsibility, Adhikari told the gathering. The Chief Minister launched a scathing attack on the previous Trinamool Congress government and his predecessor, accusing them of neglecting the tribal community. He specifically criticised former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging past tokenism during visits to north Bengal. Adhikari also highlighted political differences, pointing out that the opposition voted against President Droupadi Murmu in the presidential election while Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated her to the nation's highest office. He added that his current cabinet includes the highest number of tribal MLAs. Addressing administrative irregularities, Adhikari said the previous regime issued fake Scheduled Tribe certificates. He said his administration had already identified and cancelled 73 fraudulent ST certificates before arriving in the district, and that it would not permit any further fake certificates. On land ownership and resource development, the Chief Minister handed over land patta ownership deeds to 770 tribal members. He noted that the state government is simultaneously felicitating 8,000 fishermen across West Bengal and working to secure tap drinking water access for every household in Jhargram district. During the visit, Adhikari laid the foundation stone for 137 development projects and formally inaugurated 51 completed projects across the district.
Mamata Banerjee govt favoured a single minority community: Bengal CM
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress and his predecessor Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, accusing the former administration of pampering only one specific minority community while ignoring others. Speaking at a Sikh community event ahead of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Adhikari said the previous government viewed minorities through a single lens. For the Trinamool Congress and the former Chief Minister, only one particular community represented the entire minority community. But Sikhs, Jains and Parsis are also part of the minority community, Adhikari told reporters. Praising the Sikh community for their nationalist sentiments, Adhikari asserted that his administration treats all religious minorities equally. He added that the previous regime focused exclusively on Muslims under the banner of minority welfare. The Trinamool Congress strongly rejected the allegations. A party spokesperson defended Mamata Banerjee's tenure, stating that development proposals for the Sikh community are well-documented in state records. Mamata Banerjee always believed in the unity of all religions and followed that path. She never indulged in divisive politics, as is being done by her successor, the Trinamool leader said. Political analysts note that Adhikari's remarks reflect the Bharatiya Janata Party's broader narrative accusing the opposition of appeasement politics. In the recent assembly elections, Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee by a margin of over 15,000 votes in the Bhabanipur constituency, an area with a substantial population of Sikh and Jain voters who strongly supported his campaign.
Bengal BJP Worker Dies After Clash With Party Colleagues
A BJP worker, Arup Saha, died in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district after allegedly being assaulted by fellow party members. The incident occurred when Saha intervened after his wife, a BJP functionary, was verbally abused for protesting an assault on a local businessman. His wife alleges former TMC members who joined BJP were responsible for the attack.
Indian Railways: 38 Trains Cancelled in West Bengal on November 15, Two Services to Face Delays
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Minorities have been underrepresented in Bengal Assembly
Despite its reputation as a progressive State, women and Muslims have sparsely held power in West Bengal
Minorities have been underrepresented in Bengal Assembly
Despite its reputation as a progressive State, women and Muslims have sparsely held power in West Bengal
Trinamool MP criticises CM Adhikari for praising Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member and senior advocate, Kalyan Banerjee, on Sunday, launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, over the latters recent statement praising Left leader and former CM late Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. Last week, while addressing a programme in Gokulnagar in East Midnapore district, CM Adhikari described Bhattacharjee as a good man in a wrong party and also said the late former Chief Minister was very honest in his personal life. He was a very good person. But the party that he belonged to is bad, CM Adhikari said. CM Adhikari also described how cordial his relationship is with Bhattacharjees widow, Mira Bhattacharjee. A few days ago, she fell ill. I went to visit her, CM Adhikari said. Notably, Mira Bhattacharjee has in the past expressed appreciation for Adhikari's industrialisation push and said she believed he could realise some of her late husband's unfinished industrial development goals for the state. However, on Sunday, Kalyan Banerjee, one of the leading faces in the minority faction in Trinamool Congress led by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, launched a scathing attack against the CM for the latters praising statements about Bhattacharjee and also attacked the late CPI(M) leader in an unprecedented manner. Bhattacharjee is now very close to the hearts of Adhikari. Bhattacharjee was the leader in all attacks unleashed by the CPI(M) workers when he was the head of the state. Whatever some people might say about Bhattacharjee, the truth is that most of the atrocities against common people took place when he was heading the state. Bhattacharjee was also the police minister. How can we forget the events of mass killings during this regime? He was the hero of all the murderers in CPI(M). Even though he has died, all these facts should be said. It is a different matter that he was honest in his personal life. But mentally, he was thoroughly dishonest, said Kalyan Banerjee while speaking to a section of the media persons. However, he also clarified that whatever he said was his personal observation and not that of his party. CPI(M) leader Satarup Ghosh described Kalyan Banerjee's comments as the latters drunken delirium and said that there was no necessity to give any importance to such statements.
TMC government considered only Muslims as minority: Bengal CM
Minority does not mean a particular community. Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains are also [religious] minorities. The previous TMC government considered only Muslims as a minority, says West Bengal CM
Delhi Minister Criticizes Mamata Banerjees Leadership, Praises BJPs Changes in West Bengal
Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticizes Mamata Banerjees governance while praising the BJPs impact on religious freedoms in West Bengal. Delhi Minister Criticizes Mamata Banerjees Leadership, Praises BJPs Changes in West Bengal
Man Held In Delhi For Kolkata Murder Over Marriage Demand
A 26-year-old man, Dharamvir Kumar, wanted for the murder of a woman in Kolkata, was arrested in Delhi near Anand Vihar ISBT. He allegedly strangled the victim, whom he met on an online gaming platform, after she insisted on marriage. The arrest was a result of a joint operation between Delhi and West Bengal Police.
Mamata regime was more like Bangladesh govt, says Manjinder Sirsa in Bengal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who is currently on a visit to West Bengal, on Sunday took a jibe at the previous Mamata Banerjee-led government in the state, saying that it functioned more like the government of Bangladesh. Speaking to IANS, Sirsa said, The previous government under Mamata Banerjee was more like the government of Bangladesh. It was marked by appeasement, dynastic politics and looting. One family looted Bengal with both hands. That is why the people here brought about a change. According to him, the BJP government is now bringing changes into people's lives in Bengal. Those involved in extortion are being sent to jail, and no one is being spared. The biggest thing is that the dignity of the people of Bengal has been restored, he asserted. Sirsa added that there has been a major check on incidents that hurt people's religious sentiments. Today, everyone can celebrate their religious occasions freely. Currently, so many people, mothers and sisters, are celebrating the Chhath Puja here, which had become a crime under the regime of the previous Mamata government, he said. Meanwhile, Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh alleged that corruption took place across various Central government schemes during the previous Trinamool Congress regime. Around 12,500 beneficiaries who received Rs 1,20,000 each under the Awas Yojana ('Banglar Bari') scheme were found to be ineligible. We have issued letters seeking the recovery of the funds. If they fail to return the money, legal action will be taken, he warned. Ghosh also hit out at Trinamool Congress-Mamata MP Abhishek Banerjee after the latter accused the police of filing fresh FIRs against him. At that time (previous regime), the police used to work on their orders. They (party leaders) encroached upon and occupied the road. Now, as the police are taking action against it, they are accusing the force of working on the BJP's orders. If you have a complaint against anyone, go ahead and file it, he told reporters. On Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's visit to a hospital to meet police personnel who sustained gunshot injuries, the Bengal Minister said, For many years, atrocities were being committed against the police in Bengal due to which the morale of the police was low. That is why law and order was shaky. If the police do not remain safe, do not get respect, and do not have the authority to work, then how will the administration function properly? Our government has given a free hand to the police. Those still attempting to intimidate the police won't be spared, he stated.
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Pakyong Police Recover 70% of Stolen Property in Nimtar Theft Case, Accused Arrested
Pakyong, November 14: Pakyongs Sikkim Police have recovered approximately 70 per cent of the stolen property in connection with the Nimtar theft case following the arrest of a 24-year-old accused and a search operation conducted in Siliguri, West Bengal. The accused, identified as Rajeev Sundas alias Tupac, a resident of Jubilee Line, Singtam, was arrested [] The post Pakyong Police Recover 70% of Stolen Property in Nimtar Theft Case, Accused Arrested appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
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Bengal: Online gaming money dispute behind Baranagar womans murder
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) A dispute over money linked to online gaming led to the murder of a 26-year-old woman in North 24 Parganas district's Baranagar earlier this week, police investigators revealed on Saturday after a local court remanded the prime accused to 10 days of police custody. The accused, Dharamvir Kumar, who had fled West Bengal following the murder, was arrested from another state on Friday and brought back on transit remand. He was produced before the Barrackpore court on Saturday, where investigators sought his custodial remand for further questioning and to reconstruct the crime scene. According to the police, the victim, Anjali Sau of Dunlop, and Kumar met around three years ago while playing the online game PUBG in group sessions. The two gradually grew close and would occasionally meet at a flat in Shitalamata Lane under Ward No. 17 of Baranagar Municipality, which belonged to Anjali's sister and brother-in-law, who currently reside in Serampore in Hooghly district. Preliminary interrogation of Kumar indicates that a substantial sum of money was deposited in Anjali's gaming account, and an argument over sharing those funds is suspected to have triggered the murder. Investigators stated that while the probe has made significant headway, further custodial questioning is required to determine the exact financial dispute and ascertain whether any other motive was involved. Police had recovered Anjali's body from the Baranagar flat last Tuesday. Suspicion immediately fell on Kumar after CCTV camera footage from the premises captured him entering the flat on Tuesday and leaving in the afternoon. Meanwhile, the victim's family has alleged in their complaint that gold ornaments and Anjali's mobile phone were missing from the flat following the incident. Police are verifying whether the valuables were taken by the accused after the murder.
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West Bengal Minister Calls for Expulsion of CPI(M) Leader Mohammad Salim
West Bengal Minister Arjun Singh labels CPI(M) leader Mohammad Salim as anti-national, urging his removal from the country. West Bengal Minister Calls for Expulsion of CPI(M) Leader Mohammad Salim
West Bengal: Abhishek Faces Cops' Grilling For Online Post
But I respect the law of this country and cooperated with the police like earlier: Diamond Harbour Trinamul Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Student During Kali Puja Immersion in West Bengal
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Abhishek Banerjees Aide Claims Safety in Custody Amid Murder Allegations
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Abhishek Banerjee Claims Police Harassment with False Cases
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BJP to Assess Impact of Anti-SIR Protests Across West Bengals 294 Assembly Seats
The BJP plans to evaluate the effects of anti-SIR protests across all 294 assembly constituencies in West Bengal. BJP to Assess Impact of Anti-SIR Protests Across West Bengals 294 Assembly Seats
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Drink at home, not on streets: Bengal minister Umesh Rai warns drunk troublemakers
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) A video purportedly showing West Bengal Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Umesh Rai warning anti-social elements against creating disturbances under the influence of alcohol has gone viral on social media. However, IANS India could not independently verify the authenticity of the video and cannot vouch for its contents. According to the video, Rai, who represents the Howrah Uttar Assembly constituency, has warned that anyone found disturbing public order after consuming alcohol or engaging in activities that threaten women's safety would face stringent action. He reportedly went a step further, saying that anyone accused of molesting a woman, if the allegation is established through an investigation, would be driven out of the area. The minister's remarks, which came to light on Saturday, were reportedly made during a public meeting on Friday, where he addressed concerns over public safety and disturbances caused by intoxicated people in different parts of Howrah. Drawing a distinction between personal freedom and public nuisance, Rai said he had no objection to people consuming alcohol at their homes, clubs, rooftops or designated places, provided they did not create trouble for others. Who is drinking and where he is drinking alcohol is completely his personal matter. I have no objection if someone drinks alcohol at his own expense in a club, at home, on a rooftop or at a specific place. The good or bad of one's health is a personal responsibility of a person. But if a person drinks alcohol and goes out on the streets and creates ruckus and hooliganism, it will not be tolerated in any way, the minister said, according to the video. Women's safety featured prominently in his address, with the minister urging residents, particularly women, to report incidents of harassment and molestation directly to him. Issuing a stern warning to potential offenders, Rai reportedly said that if a woman complained of molestation and an investigation established the allegation, the accused would face such stringent action that he would be forced to leave the locality. The minister's remarks come amid complaints from residents about disturbances allegedly caused by people consuming alcohol in public places, particularly during the evening hours, in several neighbourhoods of the industrial town. His statement has received support from several residents of North Howrah, with many welcoming his warning against public nuisance and offences targeting women. Political observers believe the minister's intervention is aimed at addressing public concerns over law and order and strengthening confidence among residents. However, the impact of the warning on street-level disturbances and women's safety remains to be seen.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to conduct an Assembly constituency-wise assessment of the impact of the nationwide movement launched by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and Opposition parties against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party's state leadership has drawn up a plan to deploy special review teams in all 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal. Each team will interact with at least 200 people representing different financial, professional, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds to gauge public opinion on the anti-SIR campaign. Apart from assessing the public response to the nationwide protests, the teams will also undertake a counter-campaign to present the BJP's position on the electoral roll revision and counter the arguments being raised by the CJP and opposition parties. The CJP-Opposition ploy to create chaos and anarchy in the country will be exposed before the general public through leaflets and arguments. This exercise will be an extension of the recent 'Save Democracy, Eliminate Anarchy' rallies organised in different parts of the state against the anti-SIR movement, a member of the BJP's state committee said. According to the party leader, the exercise will be conducted in several stages. In the first phase, the teams will identify at least 200 individuals in each Assembly constituency, ensuring representation from different economic, professional, social, ethnic and religious groups. In the next phase, members of the teams will visit the identified individuals at their homes and interact with them. Initially, they will focus on listening to their views on the nationwide anti-SIR campaign without attempting to influence their opinions. Only after listening to their concerns and understanding their perceptions will the team members initiate the counter-campaign by explaining the party's position on the issue, the BJP leader said. The outreach programme will cover people from different walks of life, including workers, farmers, lawyers, teachers, doctors and other professionals. The party also intends to engage representatives of various communities and local opinion makers to obtain a wider understanding of public sentiment. The BJP leadership plans to compile the feedback gathered from all 294 Assembly constituencies into a comprehensive report and forward it to the party's central leadership. The exercise is expected to help the party assess the extent to which the opposition's campaign against the SIR has influenced public opinion in West Bengal and formulate its political response accordingly.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Trinamool Congress-Mamta General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by Kolkata Police on Saturday for questioning over his social media post targeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar. Abhishek, the nephew of the former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, had been asked to be present at Bhabanipur Police Station in south Kolkata on Saturday. After his social media post on May 2, in which he allegedly made derogatory criticisms about the CEC, an FIR was filed against him on May 27. Now, the police want to question him in the matter, and that is why he had been summoned for interrogation on Saturday afternoon, said an insider from Kolkata Police. The FIR was registered based on a police complaint lodged by Arnabkanti Das, a resident of Bhabanipur, objecting to the social media post, where the Trinamool leader allegedly described the CEC as a puppet of an anti-Bengali Gujarati gang and thus spreading hatred against a particular community. Based on this complaint, the police have filed a case against Abhishek Banerjee under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 relating to spreading hatred, inciting violence, attempting to create chaos, inciting crime against the state, and spreading rumours. The complainant claimed that Abhishek Banerjee made some comments which are harmful to communal harmony and national integrity. He contended that despite taking an oath as an MP to protect the sovereignty of the Indian Constitution and the territorial integrity of the country, Abhishek had referred to the entire Gujarati community as a 'gang' or criminal group. This, according to the complainant, apart from insulting the community, could also destroy the pluralistic culture and social harmony of the country. Therefore, he demanded immediate action against the Diamond Harbour MP. On Friday, another FIR was registered against Abhishek Banerjee at the Girish Park Police Station in north Kolkata, where he had been accused of making derogatory statements and threatening a serving Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in the state. A notice for interrogation in the matter was served at Abhishek Banerjees residence at Kalighat in south Kolkata on Friday night,, where he was asked to appear at the Girish Park Police Station by 12 noon on November 20.
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Siliguri, November 14: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended the MP Deusi-Bhailo Mahotsav at Milan More, Champasari, in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, emphasising the importance of preserving traditional languages, customs and cultural heritage while strengthening unity and brotherhood among communities. The cultural celebration was organised through the initiative of Darjeeling Member of [] The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Attends MP Deusi-Bhailo Mahotsav at Milan More, Calls for Preservation of Cultural Heritage appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
File FIR against those who tarnish partys image says Bengal BJP chief
BJP has reached here (came to power) by keeping them out. BJP has no need to touch them, West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said, adding that doors of the party are closed for outsiders.
File FIR against those who tarnish partys image says Bengal BJP chief
BJP has reached here (came to power) by keeping them out. BJP has no need to touch them, West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said, adding that doors of the party are closed for outsiders.
Why Indians behave better at sacred sites
The tranquil and indescribably beautiful environs of Kamarpukur and Joyrambati, the birthplaces of Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa and Maa Sarada Devi in the verdant plains of West Bengal, are truly balms for the soul. Green-gold vistas of ripening rice fields criss-crossed by a myriad of small rivers and dotted with distant sleepy hamlets greeted the eye as a friend and I headed there from Kolkata. And the early morning autumn sun cast a golden, almost divine glow.It was a world away from the pollution-spewing trucks and buses, factories and warehouses that crowd the suburbs of Kolkata beyond the graceful Vidyasagar Setu arching over the Hooghly. Once the cacophony of the Durgapur Expressway was left behind, there was a perceptible change in mood. Anyone who lives in a frenetic big city these days would vouch that stress is endemic and heading out, away from the madding crowds, leads to an instant lowering of tension.And peace is the overwhelming feeling upon entering the impeccably maintained compounds in both villages that contain not only the quaintly thatched huts where the two elevated souls came into this world, but also prayer halls, offices, bhog areas, dispensaries, guesthouses and flower-filled gardens. Given that thousands - exceeding 20,000 on important days - visit Kamarpukur and Joyrambati daily and stay on for bhog prasad, the compounds' serenity is hard to believe.And their cleanliness stuns. Forget jhalmuri packets, tissue papers or plastic water bottles, not even fallen leaves or dust mar the pathways and gardens. It is not as if there are armies of sweepers on hand to pick up detritus either; visitors are simply more mindful while on the premises. How come? After all Indians these days are notorious for being loud, littering gits, on par with British lager louts. It seems that it all depends on whether places inspire respect and restraint.In the expansive hallowed campuses of Kamarpukur and Joyrambati, these same people - Indians - did not talk loudly; they did not try to scratch their initials on pillars; they did not drape themselves on walls or amid the flowers to take selfies; they did not throw trash into the ponds; and they did not let their children turn into screeching, high-speed, wrecking balls. Polite attendants firmly told the few infringers to abide by the rules. And they all willingly complied.I have seen a similar all-pervasive calm at the Belur Math of the Ramakrishna Mission near Kolkata, the Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry and the Golden Temple in Amritsar, thousands of miles apart. There are more such places around India where desi visitors are anything but the kind of Ugly Indian Tourist that locals complain about from Goa to Gangtok, Kashmir to Kanyakumari. That just begs the question why Indians are so badly behaved in many other places.An overwhelming majority of those who come to Kamarpukur and Joyrambati are devotees. They, therefore, know the sanctity of those places and behave accordingly. The same is true of the sacred precincts at Belur, Pondicherry and Amritsar. But why is the same courtesy not extended to all places they visit? Do only the divine merit courtesy, cleanliness and calm? The public's behaviour at these places show that Indians can be model visitors when we want to be.At Kamarpukur and Joyrambati it is hard to be anything but ideal visitors, though. There's something about the cumulative effect of their soothing tranquillity broken only by birdsong and trees rustling in the autumn breeze, the fresh flowers artfully arranged around the statues of Sri Ramkrishna and Maa Sarada Devi, and the smiling sanyasis telling stories of the divine couple's limitless humanity and humbleness... On the journey back to Kolkata, our hearts were full.
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