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Joydeep Sarkar

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the human cost of bengal s history of poll violence

The Human Cost of Bengal's History of Poll Violence

Elections in Bengal have always seen violence. Ahead of the upcoming panchayat election, the death toll has been rising. For the families of political workers and poll overseers who died in 2013 and 2018, this fear is something they know all too well.

once a maoist hotbed bengal s jungle mahal is now battling hunger and anger

Once a Maoist Hotbed, Bengal's Jungle Mahal Is Now Battling Hunger and Anger

ahead of panchayat polls is there any such thing as bengal s muslim vote

Ahead of Panchayat Polls, Is There Any Such Thing as Bengal's 'Muslim Vote'?

ahead of panchayat polls four hc rulings deliver setbacks to west bengal govt

Ahead of Panchayat Polls, Four HC Rulings Deliver Setbacks to West Bengal Govt

how the kurmis demand for st status is ushering in a new chapter of identity politics in bengal

How the Kurmis' Demand for ST Status Is Ushering in a New Chapter of Identity Politics in Bengal

west bengal panchayat polls calcutta hc orders deployment of central forces within 48 hours

West Bengal Panchayat Polls: Calcutta HC Orders Deployment of Central Forces Within 48 Hours

why bengal s panchayat polls will be different this year

Why Bengal's Panchayat Polls Will Be Different This Year

uncertainty exacerbates locals fear around india s largest coal block

Uncertainty Exacerbates Locals' Fear Around India's 'Largest' Coal Block

political equations may change but violent power play continues to plague bengal s birbhum

Political Equations May Change But Violent Power Play Continues to Plague Bengal's Birbhum