Controversy over proposed welcome gate at Dinhata
The group objects to the installation of an image of Devi Durga atop the gate, arguing that it should reflect the district’s heritage rather than personal religious beliefs.
The group objects to the installation of an image of Devi Durga atop the gate, arguing that it should reflect the district’s heritage rather than personal religious beliefs.
Three organisations from Dinhata jointly submitted a memorandum to the Alipurduar divisional railway manager via the Dinhata station master on Sunday, outlining various demands to improve amenities for daily passengers.
While both Mr Mandal and Mr Guho are confident of winning the by-polls, political observers predict the results in favour of the AITC as it has come to power in the state, and three party candidates, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, have won by-elections recently.
"By elections of general elections, I don't differentiate them. I have been working inthe political field with the people even before the announcement of the bypolls. Party workers here want to quell the anger following the Assembly election results here,"
"The information with the photo of the woman has already been sent to all the stations in the route," GRP officials said.
