In Siliguri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar, prompting his family to express immense joy. His elder son Manik Sarkar recalled that decades ago his father was arrested for “singing the national anthem” during a time when the RSS was banned. Modi’s gesture included touching Sarkar’s feet, calling it recognition of long years of service and sacrifice.
TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a logistics park on 10 acres in Siliguri. The expansion aims to strengthen logistics across East India and improve supply chain efficiency, while also providing a platform for local businesses to grow through better warehousing and transport access.
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After the BJP’s sweeping win of 206 seats, violence erupts in West Bengal. The TMC alleges BJP involvement in arson and vandalism at its Siliguri office, sharing social media footage it says proves “crossing all limits.” The tension follows Mamata Banerjee’s setback, with her Bhabanipur seat lost to Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes.
Siliguri votes in the 2026 West Bengal assembly election are now moving into counting as Mamata Banerjee urges residents to stay vigilant. In 2021, the BJP won here for the first time through Shankar Ghosh’s victory over TMC’s Omprakash Mishra. This time, Ghosh is again the BJP candidate while TMC fields Siliguri Municipal Corporation mayor Goutam Deb, setting up a high-stakes contest.
Sangeeta Agarwal, a young artist from Siliguri, West Bengal, shared her joy after receiving a letter of appreciation from the Prime Minister's Office for a portrait she gifted to PM Narendra Modi. The gesture, sparked by an earlier meeting during his assembly visit, turned into unexpected recognition, leaving her surprised and proud of her sketch.
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