Malda
Mamata Banerjee Condemns SIR as Amit Shah's Strategic Move to Overthrow Bengal Government
Dec 03, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists as a calculated strategy to topple her government ahead of Assembly polls. Speaking in Malda, she highlighted concerns over rushed implementation, claiming 39 deaths related to SIR while reassuring residents they won't face detention camps. The political confrontation intensifies as Shah maintains the process is necessary to prevent infiltration and protect democratic integrity.
Controversy Erupts Over Adina Mosque in West Bengal: Religious Heritage or Contested Site?
Oct 18, 2025 10:01 am CST
A social media post by TMC MP Yusuf Pathan about the historic Adina Mosque in Malda has sparked a religious controversy in West Bengal. While Pathan highlighted its 14th century Islamic heritage, BJP officials countered by calling it "Adinath Temple," reigniting debates about whether the structure was built over a Hindu temple. This ongoing dispute led to religious demonstrations last year and intervention by the Archaeological Survey of India.
