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Javed Akhtar Reacts To Kolkata Event Postponing: "Muslims Call Me Kaafir, Hindus Ask Me To Go To Pakistan"
A cultural event in Kolkata was postponed after Muslim outfit Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind raised objections over Javed Akhtar serving as its chief guest
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Activist's "Muslim Right" Post After Javed Akhtar's Kolkata Event Postponed
Activist Shabnam Hashmi has come out in support of legendary poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar after a cultural event he was invited to was postponed due to objections by Muslim outfit Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind
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"Rohingya Muslims Using Bengali Language For Aadhaar Cards": BJP Leader
BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar on Friday reacted to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks, emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to promoting the Bengali language.
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Himanta Sarma vs Mamata Banerjee On Mother Tongue And Demographics
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today launched a fresh attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming the BJP-led Assam government is threatening citizens who want to coexist by respecting all languages.
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'Implement CAA If You Care For Bengalis,' Himanta Sarma Dares Mamata Banerjee
Mr Sarma asked the Trinamool Congress leader to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in West Bengal if she 'cares for Bengalis.' The dare was laced with a belief and allegation that Ms Banerjee is only concerned about 'Muslim Bengalis.'
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No Provocative Speeches Allowed: High Court On Bengal Waqf Violence
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the central forces to stay put in violence-hit Murshidabad district of West Bengal, where protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent last week.
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After Murshidabad, Violence During Waqf Protest In Another Bengal District
A fresh bout of violence - over changes to the Waqf laws, which govern how Muslim charitable properties are administered - rocked Bengal's South 24 Parganas district Monday.
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BJP Slaps Down Mamata Banerjee's Appeal As 3 Die In Waqf Law Protests
A teen boy was shot amid police firing in Bengal's Murshidabad Saturday as protests over changes to the Waqf laws - which govern how Muslim charitable properties are administered - enter a second consecutive day.
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Security Tightened In West Bengal After Protests Over Waqf Act Turn Violent
Similarly, a Muslim organisation in Siliguri protested against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. A protester urged the Central government to take back the Act. Earlier, Students from Aliah University on Friday staged a protest against the Waqf Act.
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'Will Protect Minorities, Their Properties In Bengal': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said Muslims were aggrieved because of the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act and assured the minority community members that she would protect them and their properties in the state.
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Bengal Minister Says Muslims Can Be 'Bigger Than Majority', BJP Responds
A remark by Kolkata mayor and senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim, in which he said Muslims could become a "bigger majority than the majority", has sparked a massive row. West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has slammed the remarks
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"Why Is Single Religion Being Targeted In Name Of Waqf Bill?": Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the BJP-led central government over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of targeting Muslims and expressing doubts on its passage in Parliament.
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24 Muslim Candidates Win Lok Sabha Seats This Time, 2 Less Than 2019 Polls
As many as 24 Muslim candidates across the country have won the Lok Sabha elections and they include former cricketer Yusuf Pathan of the Trinamool Congress from Bahrampur in West Bengal and Congress' Rakibul Hussain from Dhubri in Assam.
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The 'Best Tourism Village' In India Is Located In...
A comparatively new immaculate red-and-white temple stands beside the ruins of a 1000-year-old shrine overtaken by nature. Muslims take active part in Hindu puja rituals.
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In Mamata Banerjee Muslim Outreach, A 6-Month Deadline To Modi Government
Mamata Banerjee has warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he has only six months in power as the two prep to joust over Bengal's Muslim voters' favour for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
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Javed Akhtar Reacts To Kolkata Event Postponing: "Muslims Call Me Kaafir, Hindus Ask Me To Go To Pakistan"
A cultural event in Kolkata was postponed after Muslim outfit Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind raised objections over Javed Akhtar serving as its chief guest
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Activist's "Muslim Right" Post After Javed Akhtar's Kolkata Event Postponed
Activist Shabnam Hashmi has come out in support of legendary poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar after a cultural event he was invited to was postponed due to objections by Muslim outfit Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind
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"Rohingya Muslims Using Bengali Language For Aadhaar Cards": BJP Leader
BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar on Friday reacted to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks, emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to promoting the Bengali language.
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Himanta Sarma vs Mamata Banerjee On Mother Tongue And Demographics
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today launched a fresh attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming the BJP-led Assam government is threatening citizens who want to coexist by respecting all languages.
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'Implement CAA If You Care For Bengalis,' Himanta Sarma Dares Mamata Banerjee
Mr Sarma asked the Trinamool Congress leader to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in West Bengal if she 'cares for Bengalis.' The dare was laced with a belief and allegation that Ms Banerjee is only concerned about 'Muslim Bengalis.'
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No Provocative Speeches Allowed: High Court On Bengal Waqf Violence
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the central forces to stay put in violence-hit Murshidabad district of West Bengal, where protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent last week.
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After Murshidabad, Violence During Waqf Protest In Another Bengal District
A fresh bout of violence - over changes to the Waqf laws, which govern how Muslim charitable properties are administered - rocked Bengal's South 24 Parganas district Monday.
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BJP Slaps Down Mamata Banerjee's Appeal As 3 Die In Waqf Law Protests
A teen boy was shot amid police firing in Bengal's Murshidabad Saturday as protests over changes to the Waqf laws - which govern how Muslim charitable properties are administered - enter a second consecutive day.
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Security Tightened In West Bengal After Protests Over Waqf Act Turn Violent
Similarly, a Muslim organisation in Siliguri protested against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. A protester urged the Central government to take back the Act. Earlier, Students from Aliah University on Friday staged a protest against the Waqf Act.
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'Will Protect Minorities, Their Properties In Bengal': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said Muslims were aggrieved because of the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act and assured the minority community members that she would protect them and their properties in the state.
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Bengal Minister Says Muslims Can Be 'Bigger Than Majority', BJP Responds
A remark by Kolkata mayor and senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim, in which he said Muslims could become a "bigger majority than the majority", has sparked a massive row. West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has slammed the remarks
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"Why Is Single Religion Being Targeted In Name Of Waqf Bill?": Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the BJP-led central government over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of targeting Muslims and expressing doubts on its passage in Parliament.
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24 Muslim Candidates Win Lok Sabha Seats This Time, 2 Less Than 2019 Polls
As many as 24 Muslim candidates across the country have won the Lok Sabha elections and they include former cricketer Yusuf Pathan of the Trinamool Congress from Bahrampur in West Bengal and Congress' Rakibul Hussain from Dhubri in Assam.
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The 'Best Tourism Village' In India Is Located In...
A comparatively new immaculate red-and-white temple stands beside the ruins of a 1000-year-old shrine overtaken by nature. Muslims take active part in Hindu puja rituals.
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In Mamata Banerjee Muslim Outreach, A 6-Month Deadline To Modi Government
Mamata Banerjee has warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he has only six months in power as the two prep to joust over Bengal's Muslim voters' favour for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
