Tag: West Bengal politics
The Day Memes Marched: Inside Kolkata’s Gen Z Uprising
What began as a student rally became something far bigger. From Instagram-inspired slogans and memes to thousands of first-time protesters, this eyewitness account explores how Gen Z is reshaping political dissent and creating a new culture of protest in Kolkata
Cleaner Streets, Emptier Homes: The Cost of West Bengal’s New Bulldozer Drive
Weeks after the new BJP government took office, a sweeping anti-encroachment drive across West Bengal has transformed bustling railway markets into demolition sites. From Jadavpur to Konnagar, midnight operations have left thousands of hawkers facing sudden eviction, sparking fierce protests and a profound constitutional crisis over the right to livelihood.
The Cow Politics Paradox: How Identity Narrative Hits Rural Farmers
As cow politics and communal polarisation intensify in West Bengal, food habits, cattle trade, and minority anxieties reveal the deep social and economic consequences of identity-driven politics in contemporary India.
A Seat at the Table? Why Muslims, India’s Largest Minority, Are Fading from the Saffron Project
From zero Muslim candidates to polarising rhetoric, the commentary examines why the BJP struggles to gain Muslim trust and asks whether the party has genuinely attempted inclusive politics
City of Joy Raises a Quiet War Cry: “Give No Benefit to BJP”
Kolkata civil society launches “Give No Benefit to BJP” campaign, urging voters to unite and back candidates who can defeat BJP, citing fear, division, and threats to Bengal’s harmony
Between a Paralysed Elder and a 19-Year-Old: The 1956 Deed That No Longer Guarantees a Vote
Kolkata's Metiabruz faces voter row as Garwan clan loses 15 members, including eight women. Residents allege 37,000 deletions, while activist Jiten Nandi’s hunger strike demands transparency, restoration, and accountability.