Bengal CM greets people on Bhai Phota, prays for peace, prosperity

November 11, 2026 11:28 AM

Bengal CM greets people on Bhai Phota, prays for peace, prosperity

  West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday greeted people on Bhai Phota, a festival celebrating the love between brothers and sisters, and expressed hope that their cherished relationship would remain strong and enduring. In a post on X, the chief minister invoked a traditional Bengali blessing associated with the festival, which essentially translates to, "May the ceremonial mark (tilak) on my brother's forehead keep the god of death at bay." Describing the festival ...

Focus on protecting rights of own minorities: India slams Bangladesh on Bengal violence comment

April 18, 2025 1:35 PM

Focus on protecting rights of own minorities: India slams Bangladesh on Bengal violence comment

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday firmly rejected Bangladesh's remarks regarding the recent violence in West Bengal, calling them unwarranted and misleading. The comments from Dhaka followed protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, during which Bangladesh urged Indian authorities to ensure the safety of the minority Muslim population in the state. In a strong rebuttal, the MEA advised Bangladesh to focus on its own human rights situation rather than commenting on India’s int...