Violent clashes in Dhaka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day tour for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence; The first phase of assembly elections kick off tomorrow; Polling begins at 7 am and to end at 6 pm - the timings have been extended by an hour to ensure that the Covid protocols are maintained; West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacks Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says industrial growth has slowed, only his beard is growing; Amit Shah says if the BJP retains government, it will check "love and land jihad"; and other top news of the day.
