How the ‘Bangladeshi’ dog whistle helps justify violence against Indian Bengali Muslims

Compared to Urdu-speaking Muslims, Bengali Muslims are doubly victimised for their language and religion, with even their citizenship called into question.

Adil Hossain

· Apr 23, 2022 · 09:00 am

Exploited as foot soldiers: How Muslims are getting crushed by Bengal’s political violence

Instead of education and jobs, the political leadership of the party in power has relied on lumpen cadres to ensure their dominance in rural Bengal.

Adil Hossain

· Apr 06, 2022 · 09:00 am

Bengal’s universities are progressive bastions – so what explains resistance to OBC reservations?

Backward caste Muslims in West Bengal feel shortchanged by the non-implementation of the state government’s reservations rules.

Adil Hossain

· Sep 06, 2020 · 09:00 am

In a week, dying Left parties find two sparks of life in West Bengal

Strong crowds at two rallies held in Kolkata last week have given Left parties the hope that their cadres are shaking off the prolonged inertia.

Adil Hossain

· Dec 13, 2014 · 08:30 am

After the Saradha scam, Mamata may no longer be West Bengal's didi

A 91-page confession letter by her former number two has linked her indelibly to a financial fraud that targets the poor.

Adil Hossain

· Sep 11, 2014 · 07:41 am

Saradha scam fallout has Mamata considering an anti-BJP alliance in West Bengal

Banerjee has made a small overture to the Left, but they remain wary as their cadre continues to be the target of violence in West Bengal.

Adil Hossain

· Sep 06, 2014 · 12:30 pm

Bengali elites' links to Saradha group still unravelling a year after Ponzi scam

The latest intellectual to be questioned was award-winning filmmaker Aparna Sen in her capacity as the founding editor of a magazine funded by the discredited group.

Adil Hossain

· Sep 01, 2014 · 07:55 am

Why the Kolkata High Court is unhappy with the state government

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is steadfastly supporting party members suspected of being involved in criminal acts.

Adil Hossain

· Aug 01, 2014 · 06:00 am

How Mamata is trying to appropriate Bengal's cultural icons

Lacking the long histories of rival parties, the Trinamool Congress hopes championing much loved Bengali stars will work for them in the polls.

Adil Hossain

· Jul 30, 2014 · 07:43 am

Why we should be shocked but not surprised by Trinamool leader's threat of rape

Tapas Pal's threat to murder and rape his political opponents is only one example of the violent language that several party leaders use with impunity in Mamata Banerjee's Bengal.

Adil Hossain

· Jul 05, 2014 · 06:00 am

Mamata begins fish-fry diplomacy with CPI(M) in effort to rein in BJP

The recent discussions between Mamata Banerjee and the CPI(M) is an indication of how seriously the West Bengal chief minister is taking the rise of the BJP.

Adil Hossain

· Jun 17, 2014 · 07:09 am

Rising demand for Gorkhaland puts BJP in tight spot

The BJP won the Darjeeling seat thanks to the support of the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha, which is demanding statehood for Gorkhaland. But as their stock rises in West Bengal, the BJP fears being seen as the dividers of the state.

Adil Hossain

· Jun 12, 2014 · 06:10 am