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Bengal BJP Chief's Remark on Communities Sparks Political Row
A remark by the West Bengal BJP chief, Sukanta Majumdar, has ignited a political controversy. Majumdar stated that "If Guptas, Jaiswals had not been here...Bengalis wouldn't have existed," referencing the 1946 riots. Opposition parties have reacted strongly to his statement. The Telegraph reported the remark as triggering a political row, while Deccan Herald noted it drew opposition ire.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (1): Deccan Herald