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Bengal's 'Babri Mosque' Gears Up For Inaugural Friday Namaz, Thousands To Attend
The site for the proposed 'Babri' mosque in West Bengal's Murshidabad will host its inaugural Friday prayers today, in what is being seen as a new dawn in minority politics ahead of next year's state elections.
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BJP Misleading People: Trinamool Minister On Alleged Rape, Murder Of Teen
West Bengal Women and Social Welfare Minister Shashi Panja on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading people and doing divisive politics over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in the North Dinajpur district.
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People of Bengal Scared Of State Government: Union Minister John Barla
BJP MP from Bengal John Barla after taking charge as Minister of State for Minority Affairs said people of Bengal are scared of the state government and that peace will come through development and the Centre will bring an environment of peace.
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Mamata Banerjee Cautions Bengal About "New Political Party Backed By BJP"
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today accused the BJP of backing a new political party to eat into minority votes during the upcoming assembly elections.
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Minorities' Body Seeks Report From Bengal On Turban Controversy
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has sought a report from West Bengal government within the next 15 days on the issue of the turban of a Sikh being allegedly pulled off by the state police during a political rally last week, sources in NCM said.
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"Biggest Ally Of BJP": Mamata Banerjee's Fresh Attack On Asaduddin Owaisi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today intensified her criticism of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, claiming that his entry into the state's political arena will only serve to help the BJPby dividing minority votes.
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BJP vs Mamata Banerjee Over Dining Rooms In Schools With "70% Muslims"
The Mamata Banerjee government landed in a huge political firestorm on Friday over a directive to build dining halls in state-run schools with more than 70 per cent minority students, drawing accusations of "religious discrimination" from the BJP and other opposition parties.
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In West Bengal Rural Polls, BJP Fields A Record Number Of Muslim Candidates
Making a shift in its political strategy, the BJP has given tickets to an overwhelming number of Muslim candidates in the upcoming rural polls in West Bengal with an aim to corner a large chunk of crucial minority votes in the state.
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Mamata Banerjee's Minority Appeasement Backfiring, Says Bengal BJP Chief
Mamata Banerjee, the newly re-elected chairperson of the Trinamool Congress launched a no-holds barred attack on the BJP on Friday, questioning its politics, its funding and even its brand of Hindutva. But Dilip Ghosh, the state BJP chief in Bengal hit back, saying, "Mamata Banerjee's minority appeasement is backfiring."
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Smriti Irani Takes On Mamata Banerjee With A Jab On Triple Talaq
After the Central Bureau of Investigation filed a FIR against a dozen Trinamool Congress leaders in the Narada sting case, West Bengal Chief Minister said it was all a political game that she would fight politically.
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What Happened In Dhulagarh? 'Nothing,' Says Mamata Banerjee
Asked about the violence in Dhulagarh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had one reply: "Nothing has happened there".
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India intensifies vigil along border with Bangladesh
India has further intensified vigil along its border with Bangladesh in view of the ongoing political turmoil and attacks on religious minorities in the neighbouring country, an official said in Agartala on Wednesday.
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Bengal's 'Babri Mosque' Gears Up For Inaugural Friday Namaz, Thousands To Attend
The site for the proposed 'Babri' mosque in West Bengal's Murshidabad will host its inaugural Friday prayers today, in what is being seen as a new dawn in minority politics ahead of next year's state elections.
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BJP Misleading People: Trinamool Minister On Alleged Rape, Murder Of Teen
West Bengal Women and Social Welfare Minister Shashi Panja on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading people and doing divisive politics over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in the North Dinajpur district.
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People of Bengal Scared Of State Government: Union Minister John Barla
BJP MP from Bengal John Barla after taking charge as Minister of State for Minority Affairs said people of Bengal are scared of the state government and that peace will come through development and the Centre will bring an environment of peace.
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Mamata Banerjee Cautions Bengal About "New Political Party Backed By BJP"
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today accused the BJP of backing a new political party to eat into minority votes during the upcoming assembly elections.
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Minorities' Body Seeks Report From Bengal On Turban Controversy
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has sought a report from West Bengal government within the next 15 days on the issue of the turban of a Sikh being allegedly pulled off by the state police during a political rally last week, sources in NCM said.
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"Biggest Ally Of BJP": Mamata Banerjee's Fresh Attack On Asaduddin Owaisi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today intensified her criticism of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, claiming that his entry into the state's political arena will only serve to help the BJPby dividing minority votes.
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BJP vs Mamata Banerjee Over Dining Rooms In Schools With "70% Muslims"
The Mamata Banerjee government landed in a huge political firestorm on Friday over a directive to build dining halls in state-run schools with more than 70 per cent minority students, drawing accusations of "religious discrimination" from the BJP and other opposition parties.
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In West Bengal Rural Polls, BJP Fields A Record Number Of Muslim Candidates
Making a shift in its political strategy, the BJP has given tickets to an overwhelming number of Muslim candidates in the upcoming rural polls in West Bengal with an aim to corner a large chunk of crucial minority votes in the state.
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Mamata Banerjee's Minority Appeasement Backfiring, Says Bengal BJP Chief
Mamata Banerjee, the newly re-elected chairperson of the Trinamool Congress launched a no-holds barred attack on the BJP on Friday, questioning its politics, its funding and even its brand of Hindutva. But Dilip Ghosh, the state BJP chief in Bengal hit back, saying, "Mamata Banerjee's minority appeasement is backfiring."
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Smriti Irani Takes On Mamata Banerjee With A Jab On Triple Talaq
After the Central Bureau of Investigation filed a FIR against a dozen Trinamool Congress leaders in the Narada sting case, West Bengal Chief Minister said it was all a political game that she would fight politically.
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What Happened In Dhulagarh? 'Nothing,' Says Mamata Banerjee
Asked about the violence in Dhulagarh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had one reply: "Nothing has happened there".
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India intensifies vigil along border with Bangladesh
India has further intensified vigil along its border with Bangladesh in view of the ongoing political turmoil and attacks on religious minorities in the neighbouring country, an official said in Agartala on Wednesday.
