Wave of Violence in Patna: BJP Leader Among Seven Murdered in Ten Days Amid Growing Safety Concerns

PATNA, India — Gunmen in Patna shot and killed a 53-year-old BJP functionary in what marks a troubling escalation of violence in the city. The incident occurred on Saturday as Surendra Kewat was working in his field, adding to a grim tally of seven murders reported in the area over the past ten days. Kewat succumbed to his injuries at Patna AIIMS. According to local authorities, initial findings suggest the assailants fired at close range, striking Kewat in the head. Masaurhi SDPO-II Kanhaiya Singh noted that at the time of the attack, Kewat was alone … Read more

Former Calcutta High Court Judge Joins BJP, Secures Lok Sabha Ticket

Calcutta, India – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has recently announced 111 additional candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with one notable candidate being Abhijit Gangopadhyay. Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta High Court judge, resigned from his position just before securing a BJP Lok Sabha ticket. Gangopadhyay, born in Kolkata in 1962, attended Mitra Institution and then pursued his legal education at Hazra Law College in Kolkata. After initially serving as a West Bengal Civil Service officer, he transitioned to private practice as a state lawyer in the Calcutta High Court. His judicial career saw … Read more

Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay Resigns, Set to Join BJP: A Major Political Shift in West Bengal

Kolkata, India – Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay has confirmed his resignation and announced his intention to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress party. Justice Gangopadhyay, known for his involvement in a controversial bribery case, is expected to be fielded by the BJP in the upcoming general elections. Speculation suggests he may contest the Tamluk seat, which has been held by the Trinamool Congress since the 2009 election. Earlier today, Justice Gangopadhyay officially resigned and mentioned that he had already … Read more