1 BJP’S UCC MOVE IN BENGAL: SYSTEMATIC TARGETING OF MUSLIMS

West Bengal’s BJP government is preparing to introduce a Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Assembly next week, which would make Bengal the fourth BJP-ruled state to advance UCC legislation.

Muslim community leaders are calling it a deliberate assault on minority personal law coming immediately after the government stripped 77 Muslim communities of OBC reservations.

2 NAGA KILLINGS: NSCN-IM BLASTS MODI, EXPOSES BJP

NSCN-IM declared that the Government of India’s silence over the abduction and butchering of six Naga men is “as frightening as the bestiality of the crime.”

Naga civil society groups demanded justice while the Modi government, which controls both the Centre and Manipur, issued zero accountability measures three years into the ethnic crisis.

3 REBEL TMC FACTION SEIZES PARTY HEADQUARTERS IN KOLKATA AS BJP’S BENGAL TAKEOVER FRACTURES OPPOSITION

A rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, backed by 64 MLAs, took control of the TMC headquarters in Kolkata.

Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of engineering the internal collapse of her party from within, calling it a deliberate strategy to ensure no credible opposition survives in Bengal after the controversial 2026 election.

4 HIMANTA’S ₹14,044 CRORE GIFT TO TATA SPARKS CHAOS

The Assam government has approved ₹14,044 crore in incentives for Tata’s semiconductor plant.

The decision has drawn scrutiny, with questions over whether public money is being directed toward corporate interests instead of addressing pressing needs of ordinary Assamese families.

5 HIMANTA GOVT UNDER SCRUTINY AFTER PRESENTING BUDGET

As the Himanta Biswa Sarma government presents Assam’s 2026–27 Budget, analysts question whether it will deliver real jobs, education, healthcare and relief, or remain another document filled with promises while key public concerns remain unresolved.

6 NAGA BODY SEEKS PRESIDENT’S INTERVENTION IN MANIPUR

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has appealed to the President for a time-bound independent probe into the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians, highlighting the continuing failure to ensure justice in conflict-hit Manipur.

The federation also highlighted the public distrust in the government’s handling of the crisis.

7 ASSAM BUDGET FACES SCRUTINY AS QUESTIONS MOUNT OVER BJP’S UNFULFILLED PROMISES

Ahead of the Assam Budget, Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar said previous BJP budgets were marked by grand announcements but poor implementation, leaving many long-pending public demands unmet.

He urged the government to deliver a people-centric budget that prioritises execution over promises, reflecting growing criticism of the gap between budget allocations and results on the ground.

8 TRIPURA CONGRESS RAISES TRANSPARENCY CONCERNS OVER VOTER LIST REVISION

The Tripura Congress has questioned the lack of clarity surrounding the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls, alleging that election authorities have failed to provide clear answers despite repeated requests.

The party warned that inconsistent procedures and poor transparency risk undermining public confidence in the electoral process, calling for a fair and accountable voter verification exercise.

9 MANIPUR’S GOVERNANCE GRINDS TO A HALT AS GOVERNMENT FAILS TO RESOLVE EMPLOYEES’ STRIKE

Manipur’s indefinite government employees’ strike has entered its ninth day, with officials estimating losses of ₹13.28 crore and administrative work nearing a standstill.

As files pile up and essential public services remain disrupted, the prolonged deadlock highlights the government’s failure to address employees’ long-pending demands, further deepening the state’s governance crisis.

10 ANOTHER WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN BENGAL

The body of a married woman was recovered from a water body in Falakata, Alipurduar, in another disturbing case highlighting concerns over women’s safety in West Bengal.

The incident has renewed calls for justice and stronger action against crimes targeting women.