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Bengal Political Killings: Zero In Records, Different Story On Ground
Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) shows that West Bengal reported 47 political murders from 2014 to 2021. However, since 2022, NCRB data shows zero political killings in the state
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From Air Force Veteran To Suvendu Adhikari's Aide: Who Was Chandranath Rath?
Chandranath Rath, the close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari who was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, had travelled an unusual path — from serving in the Indian Air Force to becoming one of the opposition leader's most truste
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"Cold-Blooded Murder": Suvendu Adhikari On His Aide's Killing
In a shocking development within 48 hours of the assembly poll verdict, Rath, Adhikari's executive assistant, was shot dead in a brazen attack at Madhyamgram on Wednesday night, triggering sharp political reactions and escalating tension in the area.
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In Numbers: With Zero Deaths, Bengal Election Most Peaceful In 2 Decades
The 2026 Assembly elections have delivered an unprecedented shift: zero reported murders and no serious injuries, marking a significant break from this violent past.
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Minnesota Lawmaker Killed, Another Shot At, Trump Condemns "Terrible Shooting"
The shootings happened at a time when political leaders nationwide have been attacked, harassed and intimidated during a time of deep political divisions.
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Analysis: Attack On Trump Ahead Of Polls Could Spark Further US Political Violence
In a country already on edge, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has enraged his supporters, paused the Democratic campaign, and raised fears of further political violence in the run-up to November's election.
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South Korean Leader Stabbed: Look At Country's Recent History of Political Violence
South Korean opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck and rushed to hospital for treatment on Tuesday, months ahead of a national parliamentary election.
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Centre Asks For Report, BJP To Send Team To Bengal After 8 Die: 10 Facts
The Centre has sought a report on the alleged political violence in Bengal's Birbhum in which eight people died. The BJP is also sending a fact-finding team to probe the biggest instance of violence since Mamata Banerjee's mega victory last year.
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On Political, Religious Violence In Tripura, Human Rights Body Seeks Report
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday sought an action taken report from the Tripura government within four weeks on complaints of political violence and violence against communities that are a religious minority in the state.
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Trinamool Leader Shot Dead In Bengal, Party Blames "BJP Goons"
A local Trinamool leader was shot dead in front of his father by unidentified gunmen in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on Tuesday, police said.
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"Alarming Scenario" In Bengal, Political Violence, Killings Must Stop: Governor
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed his concern over the "alarming situation" in the state after a BJP leader was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district, and said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should take note of critical aspects that "run down the democratic governance and lawlessness".
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Sushma Swaraj "Surprised" Over Political Killings Under Mamata Banerjee
Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said it is "surprising" that political killings are taking place in West Bengal under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee who herself has been a "victim of political violence".
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Wrong To Blame "Outsiders" For Political Violence In Bengal: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat Sunday lamented the "political violence" in West Bengal and said calling those protesting against such killings as "outsiders" was wrong.
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BJP Workers Lathicharged, Cops Use Water Cannons During Kolkata Protest
The workers of the BJP clashed with the police in Kolkata today as the party tried to hold a protest march to Lalbazar -- the state police headquarters in the heart of the city.
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Mamata Banerjee's Hits Back At BJP, Citing "Wounded Tiger": 10 Points
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - who is under Central pressure over law and order in her state -- today issued a veiled warning to the BJP, saying "an injured tiger is more dangerous than a dead tiger". The warning comes amid a huge political controversy over violence in the state, which has continued through the national election. Today, B...
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Bengal Political Killings: Zero In Records, Different Story On Ground
Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) shows that West Bengal reported 47 political murders from 2014 to 2021. However, since 2022, NCRB data shows zero political killings in the state
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From Air Force Veteran To Suvendu Adhikari's Aide: Who Was Chandranath Rath?
Chandranath Rath, the close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari who was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, had travelled an unusual path — from serving in the Indian Air Force to becoming one of the opposition leader's most truste
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"Cold-Blooded Murder": Suvendu Adhikari On His Aide's Killing
In a shocking development within 48 hours of the assembly poll verdict, Rath, Adhikari's executive assistant, was shot dead in a brazen attack at Madhyamgram on Wednesday night, triggering sharp political reactions and escalating tension in the area.
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In Numbers: With Zero Deaths, Bengal Election Most Peaceful In 2 Decades
The 2026 Assembly elections have delivered an unprecedented shift: zero reported murders and no serious injuries, marking a significant break from this violent past.
-
Minnesota Lawmaker Killed, Another Shot At, Trump Condemns "Terrible Shooting"
The shootings happened at a time when political leaders nationwide have been attacked, harassed and intimidated during a time of deep political divisions.
-
Analysis: Attack On Trump Ahead Of Polls Could Spark Further US Political Violence
In a country already on edge, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has enraged his supporters, paused the Democratic campaign, and raised fears of further political violence in the run-up to November's election.
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South Korean Leader Stabbed: Look At Country's Recent History of Political Violence
South Korean opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck and rushed to hospital for treatment on Tuesday, months ahead of a national parliamentary election.
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Centre Asks For Report, BJP To Send Team To Bengal After 8 Die: 10 Facts
The Centre has sought a report on the alleged political violence in Bengal's Birbhum in which eight people died. The BJP is also sending a fact-finding team to probe the biggest instance of violence since Mamata Banerjee's mega victory last year.
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On Political, Religious Violence In Tripura, Human Rights Body Seeks Report
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday sought an action taken report from the Tripura government within four weeks on complaints of political violence and violence against communities that are a religious minority in the state.
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Trinamool Leader Shot Dead In Bengal, Party Blames "BJP Goons"
A local Trinamool leader was shot dead in front of his father by unidentified gunmen in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on Tuesday, police said.
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"Alarming Scenario" In Bengal, Political Violence, Killings Must Stop: Governor
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed his concern over the "alarming situation" in the state after a BJP leader was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district, and said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should take note of critical aspects that "run down the democratic governance and lawlessness".
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Sushma Swaraj "Surprised" Over Political Killings Under Mamata Banerjee
Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said it is "surprising" that political killings are taking place in West Bengal under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee who herself has been a "victim of political violence".
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Wrong To Blame "Outsiders" For Political Violence In Bengal: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat Sunday lamented the "political violence" in West Bengal and said calling those protesting against such killings as "outsiders" was wrong.
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BJP Workers Lathicharged, Cops Use Water Cannons During Kolkata Protest
The workers of the BJP clashed with the police in Kolkata today as the party tried to hold a protest march to Lalbazar -- the state police headquarters in the heart of the city.
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Mamata Banerjee's Hits Back At BJP, Citing "Wounded Tiger": 10 Points
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - who is under Central pressure over law and order in her state -- today issued a veiled warning to the BJP, saying "an injured tiger is more dangerous than a dead tiger". The warning comes amid a huge political controversy over violence in the state, which has continued through the national election. Today, B...
