Tag: West bengal

Left parties and Muslim organizations called a nationwide shutdown in protest against the citizenship law on Thursday. Demonstrations and incidents of violence occurred in 12 states. In 6 of the states where protests took place, BJP is in power. In Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh, protesters set the bus on fire. In Lucknow, the mob opened fire on the police. Crew members got stuck due to a jam on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, forcing IndiGo to cancel 19 flights from Delhi. 16 flights were delayed.

But the people in India haven't accepted this newly amended law. To oppose this, various states in India are facing violating acts. While the attacks are spearheaded by the northeastern parts and in the other parts, Muslims have taken the lead.

The warp of protests against CAB that started in the Northeastern part has spread to more states taking violent turns in Delhi and West Bengal.

Curfew was relaxed in parts of Assam and Meghalaya, after days of recently amended Citizenship Act. However the situation was still heated in parts of west Bengal witnessing arson affecting the rails and roadways.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is rejoicing the day with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) winning the Kaliaganj and Kharagpur Sadar seats in...