Clashes erupt across West Bengal amid BJP’s 12hr strike

BJP called a 12-hour shutdown in West Bengal, India, protesting police action during a march to the state secretariat. The strike partially affected daily life, with lighter traffic in Kolkata and reduced office attendance. Clashes between BJP workers, police, and TMC activists were reported in several districts. Rail and road blockades occurred across the state. The shutdown was in response to police action against demonstrators demanding the Chief Minister’s resignation over a recent crime. READ FULL