Political Outrage After Bihar Students Harassed

Two members of Bangla Paksha, Rajat Bhattacharya and Giridhar Mondal, were arrested in Siliguri, West Bengal, for allegedly heckling and intimidating two CISF job aspirants from Bihar, accusing them of using fake domicile certificates. The incident, which was captured in a viral video, sparked political outrage in Bihar, with leaders from the BJP and Lok Jan Shakti Party demanding immediate action. Bihar's chief minister, Nitish Kumar, called for detailed reports from West Bengal authorities. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) asserted that West Bengal welcomes candidates from other states and promised to investigate the matter. The controversy has highlighted deeper issues related to regional identity and alleged fraudulent domicile certificates. Both states' police forces are coordinating to ensure the safety of the affected students and to address the allegations.