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Kartik Maharaj fears arrest by state govt

Amid rising political tensions in Murshidabad, Swami Pradiptananda alias Kartik Maharaj, the head of Bharat Sevashram Sangha’s Beldanga branch, has expressed apprehension over a possible arrest following a "veiled criticism" from chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Be more active in public interaction: Mamata tells party MLAs

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, on a two-day tour to the state's Murshidabad district, which was hit by communal violence last month, on Monday advised her party legislators from the district in becoming more active in public interaction keeping in mind the crucial state Assembly elections next year.

Sweet, not sour

I have been to Murshidadab and Malda many many times as a reporter covering various issues, including communal feelings. I have invariably found that the common people do not differentiate between religions and prefer to live harmoniously with each other. In fact, I found that it comes so naturally to them that they don’t even think about it.

Governor sends report to Centre on Murshidabad unrest

Amid the unrest in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has initiated official communication with the Union ministry of home affairs regarding the current situation in Murshidabad, Raj Bhawan sources said.