Mamata Banerjee visited the riot-affected areas of Murshidabad district and met the families of those affected in last month’s communal clashes.

At least 14 persons have died in rain-related incidents as thunderstorms, along with strong winds and dust storms, battered several parts of Gujarat, officials said on Tuesday.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused external elements of instigating violence in the state, urging people to resist divisive agendas promoted by the BJP and religious fundamentalists. Speaking in Murshidabad, she asserted that the Waqf Act would not be implemented in Bengal, appealing for calm amidst potential protests.