Several Trinamool MPs are expressing willingness to support the NDA, prompting the BJP to strategize. The BJP is prioritizing the formation of the new West Bengal government and is not rushing to accommodate rebel MPs, who may face legal battles for party recognition. The party is considering accommodating Rajya Sabha member Sukhendu Shekhar Roy.
The West Bengal government has initiated a comprehensive survey of all madrasas across the state to collect data on their location, establishment year, registration, documentation, student and staff numbers, and operational status. District magistrates must submit reports by July 5, one month after the BJP assumed power in the state, with the aim of creating an updated database for policy planning while maintaining the existing academic framework.
The Calcutta High Court refused to interfere with the West Bengal government's notification restricting the slaughter of bulls, cows, and buffaloes ahead of Bakr Eid, stating it complied with earlier court directions. The court noted the Supreme Court's view that cow sacrifice is not mandatory in Islam.
The West Bengal government has launched a crackdown on illegal toll booths and unauthorised drop gates operating across the state, with district administrations directed to identify and remove them immediately.
Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser stated the nation will not be intimidated by border fencing, questioning the new West Bengal government's approach to governance. Dhaka warned of action against "push-back" incidents and asserted it would not remain silent if killings along the border continue, while Border Guard Bangladesh remains on high alert.
Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser stated the nation will not be intimidated by border fencing, questioning the new West Bengal government's approach to governance. Dhaka warned of action against "push-back" incidents and asserted it would not remain silent if killings along the border continue, while Border Guard Bangladesh remains on high alert.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the party's first West Bengal government swearing-in. Sarkar, a key grassroots leader since the BJP's inception, was recognized for his decades of service and association with the nationalist movement. His arrest in Kashmir in 1952 while with Syama Prasad Mukherjee highlights his early commitment.
