From homes to hawker stalls, the poor are paying the price of political arrogance. Bengal does not believe in bulldozer politics. The land of Tagore and Netaji cannot be ruled through fear, force, and demolition drives against ordinary citizens.
What we are witnessing today is an attack on the dignity of the people of Bengal- daily wage workers, street vendors, small shopkeepers, and struggling families who have built their lives brick by brick. The massive eviction drive around Howrah Station, the unrest and anger erupting on the streets of Tiljala and Park Circus, and the growing desperation among those suddenly stripped of shelter and livelihood expose a government more obsessed with optics than humanity.
A government that demolishes first and listens later has forgotten the very spirit of Bengal. Real progress is measured by how a state treats its weakest citizens, not by how quickly it can erase them.
Bulldozers cannot become the language of governance in a state built on culture, compassion, and resistance to oppression.
A tired office worker was seen crying quietly while eating a sandwich on a late-night train, and the emotional moment has deeply moved many people. Life shouldn’t revolve around work alone; everyone needs time to rest, slow down, and look after themselves too.
An Indian-origin imam in the UK has been jailed for life after being convicted of raping seven women and girls, including minors as young as 12, over nine years.
Abdul Halim Khan exploited his position as a religious leader, falsely claiming he was possessed by a “djinn” to manipulate and silence victims, the court heard. He has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison.
#UKNews#Crime#Justice#Breaking#WorldNews#HumanRights#IndiaTodayGlobal
Everything was fine initially, but some women decided to light clay lamps (diyas) 🪔close to the tree!
Really sad to see such an ancient Vat tree burning because of the stupidity of a few #VatSavitri #वटसावित्री
Across India, there are countless structures like the Bhojshala, which some believe to be a mosque while others call a temple.
Visited one such in Malda, called Adina Mosque. Locals call it an Adinath Temple.
These contrasting claims have existed for centuries, leading to several agitations.
After several such squabbles, all photography inside is prohibited by the ASI. (Pictures of the bell, lamp, lotus motifs on the walls are available online)
The question though is, with hundreds of such examples, where does the demand of reclamation stop?
outlookindia.com/national/a-jou…