TMC and BJP Unite Against Bengal Division

In a rare display of unity, both ruling Trinamool Congress and opposition BJP in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution against the division of the state, affirming their commitment to an 'undivided' Bengal. This bipartisan consensus came amidst recent controversies and public demands by some BJP leaders for the creation of a Union Territory from parts of North Bengal, which they argue would aid in regional development. Additionally, West Bengal minister Akhil Giri faced backlash after a video surfaced showing him threatening a woman forest official, leading to calls for his resignation. Meanwhile, TMC minister Firhad Hakim came under fire for his remarks at a religious event, which the BJP termed communal, although Hakim claimed his comments were misinterpreted. These events highlight the ongoing political tensions and debates over regional and communal issues in West Bengal. Despite these controversies, both parties have shown a united front on the matter of state division.