Bengal police have arrested three men from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The breakthrough reportedly came from digital clues and links stretching across states. Investigators are now hunting remaining suspects, with officials saying the crime was meticulously planned and carefully executed.
An accessed Republic video reportedly shows Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Chandranath Rath being retrieved from his car moments after the attack. The 90 second clip depicts panic as people react to his bullet ridden body, highlighting the chaotic aftermath in Bengal politics. The footage has intensified calls for accountability and further investigation into the incident.
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Shares in several West Bengal-linked companies rose Monday after BJP’s victory in the state assembly polls. Gains were seen in CESC, McLeod Russel India, Dhunseri Tea, Bandhan Bank and Emami. Analysts say the move looks sentiment-driven rather than fundamentals-led, urging investors to wait for the new administration’s policy direction before making big bets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Bengal’s “great people” for turning out in large numbers to vote, calling it a crucial part of the “festival of democracy.” Speaking at a public gathering in Hardoi, he urged voters to sustain the same enthusiasm throughout the remaining phase of polling and to keep participating until voting ends.
Ahead of phase 2 polling in Kolkata and several Bengal districts, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Kolkata residents are advised to carry umbrellas to polling stations, while Nadia, Hooghly, Medinipur and Purulia are also expected to see rainy conditions today.
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