West Bengal Communal Violence

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West Bengal communal violence

The right-wing activists vandalised the shop and burnt the vegetable boxes as they shouted pro-Hindu slogans. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Communal tension in U'khand after minor uploads offensive Facebook post on Kedarnath

Additional forces have been deployed in Satpuli town to prevent the situation from worsening, police said.

09 Jul 2017 6:39 PM

Echoing similar sentiments another BJP leader Satyapal Singh said that Banerjee is encouraging communal forces. (Photo: PTI)

West Bengal on verge of becoming another Kashmir, people no more safe: BJP

Violent clashes erupted in the Basirhat area of the district after a Class X student updated a controversial picture on Facebook.

09 Jul 2017 5:18 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA H Raja Singh waded in controversy by appealing to the Hindu community in the state to respond the way Hindus in Gujarat reacted in 2002. (Photo: ANI)

Respond like Hindus reacted in 2002 Gujarat riots: BJP MLA to community

By mentioning Gujarat riots, BJP leader is trying to claim that Modi govt's persecution in Gujarat was justified, Congress said.

09 Jul 2017 2:48 PM

Using the opportunity to target West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over her remarks against state Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, Vijayvargiya said she is making such comments out of frustration. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata unable to control law and order, should resign: BJP on Bengal violence

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya said the anti-social elements are working as Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in the state.

06 Jul 2017 7:02 PM

CPI (M) leader Prakash Karat slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led state government for failing to control the situation in Baduria. (Photo: PTI)

TMC, BJP creating polarisation over communal politics in WB: CPI (M)

CPI (M) leader Prakash Karat demanded that instead of politics over violence, normalcy should be restored.

06 Jul 2017 4:14 PM

Four companies of the Border Security Force (BSF) and 400 paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the violence hit areas. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

WB riots: No internet, section 144 remains imposed in violence affected areas

Taking cognizance of the matter, the Ministry of Home Affairs sought a detailed report from the Mamata Banerjee-led govt over the violence.

06 Jul 2017 11:37 AM

Communal clashes broke out in North 24 Parganas district Monday night following an 'objectionable' Facebook post. (Photo: Facebook)

Rajnath speaks to WB CM, seeks report over communal clashes

Rajnath Singh also spoke to the WB governor and counselled him and Mamata Banerjee to resolve their differences.

05 Jul 2017 2:14 PM

Riot erupted in the area close to the Indo-Bangla border after a youth, Sourav Sarkar from Rudrapur, allegedly uploaded an inflammatory post on his Facebook account. (Photo: Facebook)

WB: Violence escalates after Facebook post, 400 BSF troops deployed

Internet services were also disrupted in Baduria following communal violence in North 24 Parganas.

05 Jul 2017 9:51 AM

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