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What is worse than losing to a totalitarian ideology, is the erasure of all record of opposition to tht ideology. So much so that future generations pause in horrified amazement and ask, “How could everyone have been an accomplice? Was thr no right thinking man who fought back?”
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During Durga Puja in Kolkata, Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS in parts of the Bowbazar area. Major Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals Shut Temporarily. If any of these orders happened during TMC rule, RW would have been up in arms about how this is an attack on Hindus
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Stampede in Kolkata, shoot out in Mumbai, deaths in Guna - all BJP ruled states - but it is India’s youth asserting their democratic rights in Delhi that are causing anarchy.
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It's quite funny come to think of it. Every single time the govt is caught with its pants down, a whole gaggle of columnists get to work, advising the Leader of the Opposition on what he shouldn't, or should, do! They have not a word of caution or criticism for the government, but are full of wisdom for the Opposition! And they have been doing it for a dozen years. 🧐
Give it a break!
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How Rahul Gandhi is transforming from a shy dynast to an effective challenger to Narendra Modi. With @PreetaTweets
nytimes.com/2026/10/18/world…
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The nephew game in Bengal strong as always! Previous Chorbagan Puja committee was forced to resign in July, and a new committee took over, with the CM's nephew as chief patron, a BJP MLA as chairman and the BJP's North Kolkata district president as chief advisor !
Chairman of Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja committee: Bijoy Ojha (Jorasanko BJP MLA).
Chief patron/prominent organiser: Debdeep Adhikari (nephew of CM Suvendu Adhikari).
Also associated: Tamoghna Ghosh (BJP North Kolkata district president).
These links reported across multiple outlets after the October 17 stampede. Lower office-bearers like secretary Rajkumar Seoda and VP Shantanu Dubey were among those arrested.
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There was no similar incident in the past. Durga Pujo stampedes have never led to 17+ deaths.
Not during TMC, not during CPIM, not during Congress.
"Everyone is well aware" is an attempt to avoid responsibility.
#WATCH | Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja stampede incident | West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says, "Everyone is well aware of the role of the previous government in similar incidents that occurred in the past. Some are attempting to politicize this, but it will be to no avail. I have met with the families of the deceased, and they have explicitly stated that they have full faith in the Chief Minister and the government... The PMO also requested a report from the Chief Secretary, which we have submitted. The Prime Minister has announced relief and compensation. The central and state governments are working together on this..."
He also says, "In 2025, two more incidents occurred—during the Puja season, 13 people lost their lives due to electrocution amidst the rains. What was the Chief Minister’s role? Did she visit any of the affected families? A sudden, devastating flood struck North Bengal; 100 people perished, from the hills of Darjeeling to Nagrakata..."
'Eyewitness Uttam' seems suspiciously ANIesque
#WATCH | Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja stampede incident | An eyewitness Uttam says, "We are local residents. When we heard about this incident, we immediately came here... The police administration had full arrangements here, and they fully cooperated. The local civil volunteers were also present... Our local MLA is also here and is fully engaged in making arrangements and ensuring treatment for them at the medical hospital... The incident occurred as the people wanted to avoid the rain to save themselves and their children..."
Why is he speaking in Hindi? Who is he speaking to?
#WATCH | Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja stampede incident | West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says, "Everyone is well aware of the role of the previous government in similar incidents that occurred in the past. Some are attempting to politicize this, but it will be to no avail. I have met with the families of the deceased, and they have explicitly stated that they have full faith in the Chief Minister and the government... The PMO also requested a report from the Chief Secretary, which we have submitted. The Prime Minister has announced relief and compensation. The central and state governments are working together on this..."
He also says, "In 2025, two more incidents occurred—during the Puja season, 13 people lost their lives due to electrocution amidst the rains. What was the Chief Minister’s role? Did she visit any of the affected families? A sudden, devastating flood struck North Bengal; 100 people perished, from the hills of Darjeeling to Nagrakata..."
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Opened way for Karyakartas to do Census Work?
You know the purpose… who is to be deleted and who is to be added / counted!
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An intellectual pygmy, who’s terribly poor at the job he didn’t merit in the first place, jumping to defend Adani and taking potshots at a stalwart, who made significant contribution. The line between Adani and the government blurs.
His work was funded by Ford Foundation and McArthur Foundation. How many million years would it take to those "100 workers" to match billionaires like Henry Ford and John McArthur? Or is this calculation meant only for the non-white billionaires? Saving Indian souls - backed by western business - is a very old game.....
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Massive respect to Mother for standing by her daughter. ❤️🙌
These goons never show up when it comes to demanding justice for Hindu Girls like Ankita Bhandari.
Political scum.😣
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यौन उत्पीड़न, कपड़े खींचना और निजी अंगों पर हमला - लोकतंत्र के लिए आवाज़ उठाने वाली छात्राओं और महिलाओं के साथ दिल्ली पुलिस की बर्बरता शर्मनाक हदें पार कर रही है।
यह सब आवाज़ों को दबाने की उस साजिश का हिस्सा है, जिसमें इतना डरा दो, इतना अपमानित करो कि कोई दोबारा सवाल उठाने की हिम्मत ही न करे।
मोदी-शाह जानते हैं कि जिस दिन सत्ता हाथ से गई, उस दिन उनकी मनमानी की कहानी खत्म। उनका यही डर पुलिस तक पहुँचता है और हिंसा बनकर देश के युवाओं और महिलाओं पर टूट रहा है।
