Politics● ElevatedSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 AM
Arrest of Nandigram Congress candidate lawful step: West Bengal Police
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hindu · South Asia
West Bengal Police say the action was only a lawful step to comply with a standing instruction of the Election Commission. Congress holds protest march against ‘the BJP’s attempt to steal the election’
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