Tag: Bengal Politics
Bengal: Different Government, Same Playbook? Faizan Ahmed Case Returns to Court
The change of government in Bengal has brought little change for Faizan Ahmed’s family. After the Mamata Banerjee government sought a medical board in his case, the Suvendu Adhikari government has made a similar move before the Calcutta High Court.
Who Owns Jadavpur? The BJP’s Bid to Breach Bengal’s Red Citadel
The violence at Jadavpur University has exposed a larger contest over Bengal’s campuses. As BJP and ABVP seek to expand their political and ideological presence, clashes at Presidency and Midnapore raise questions about dissent, student politics and public education
“My Father Is No More. What Will I Do With Compensation?” Abdul Hafiz Wants a World-Class School in His Father’s Name
Rejecting compensation after his father’s death, Abdul Hafiz has demanded a world-class school in his name. Meanwhile, CJP has given the Bengal government 10 days to act and announced a fund to support the bereaved family.
History Changes Governments, Institutions Decide Who Survives: The Challenge Before Bengal’s Muslims
As Bengal enters a new political era under the BJP, Muslims face growing anxieties over rights and representation while confronting a difficult truth: institutional strength matters more than political patronage.
An Eid Like Never Before: The Eid al-Adha Stolen from the Poor
This year's Eid-al-adha brought uncertainty instead of celebration for many Muslims in Bengal. Amid hardship, loss, and disrupted traditions, communities found strength in sacrifice, charity, and solidarity.
‘Bulldozers, AI and Freedom of Speech’: Bengal’s New BJP Govt Faces Sharp Questions at Kolkata Roundtable
A Kolkata roundtable debated Bengal BJP government’s healthcare policies, bulldozer actions, freedom of speech concerns, minority anxieties, and AI opportunities, urging constitutional governance and inclusive development over partisan politics