With central agencies stepping in, the Malda incident has escalated into a major probe as investigators examine the sequence of events and the role of those arrested.
Addressing a rally in Malda, Modi said that the demographic balance in many areas of the state is being disrupted due to illegal infiltration.
Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has said leaders above 40 years cannot head the youth wings anymore. However, those who reach 40 years will be absorbed in the main organisation.
In a significant step towards boosting Malda’s economy and preserving its unique heritage, additional district magistrate (development) Anindya Sarkar on Monday convened a meeting with stakeholders and line departments to expedite the process of securing geographical indication (GI) tags for eight products of the district.
Not too long ago, residents of English Bazaar town in Malda would brace themselves whenever dark clouds gathered overhead.
Amid reports that floating bodies, presumably those of Covid-19 victims, had been found in the Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar recently, people in Malda today went on a panic mode.
Police also said that they have started "detailed investigations" into the matter.
Many migrant workers from these districts who have returned home will exercise their franchise with their choice being swayed by their takes on NRC and CAA.
Miss Banerjee said, “The second wave of Covid is not a man-made disaster, it is a Modi-made disaster. The prime minister is responsible for this situation, as they didn’t provide enough vaccines, and 65 percent of vaccines were exported abroad. This is a monumental failure of the central government.”
The BJP announced the names of candidates for seven of the nine constituencies in North Dinajpur. The candidates for Itahar and Karandighi seats are yet to be declared.
