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‘By destroying statues, can you claim an ideological victory?’

It is unfortunate that the BJP leadership, including the Prime Minister, claimed that they won an ideological victory in Tripura, says Raja.

11 Mar 2018 1:48 AM

Remains of the five-foot-tall statue of Lenin which was allegedly demolished by a pay-loader at Belonia in Tripura. (Photo: PTI)

CPM fails to handle power

People booted out the Left because of the widening gap between their practice and precept, between promise and delivery.

11 Mar 2018 12:37 AM

A police official along with a group of people clean the bust of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee after it was vandalised at Keoratola Mohasoshan in Kolkata. (Photo: Abhijit Mykherjee)

Syama Prasad Mookerjee bust vandalised by Left-wing group

The bust, placed by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Memorial Samity at the park run by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, was unveiled on June 23, 1986.

08 Mar 2018 3:59 AM

Statue of Lenin was razed down in Tripura (L), Periyar statue was defaced in Vellore (C), Syama Prasad Mookerjee's statue was defaced in Kolkata (R). (Photo: Twitter | PTI | ANI)

Mahatma Gandhi and Lenin co-exist in Odisha

The two statues were unveiled amidst much fanfare, and the place has since been known as the Lenin Chhak.

08 Mar 2018 2:34 AM

Remains of the five-feet-tall statue of Lenin which was allegedly demolished by a pay-loader at Belonia in South Tripura district on Monday afternoon and was thrown at the nearby jungle. (Photo: PTI)

Chalo Paltai! Smashing statues won’t bring jobs

Some have also said Lenin was a “foreigner” and therefore not deserving of a statue in this country.

08 Mar 2018 12:49 AM

A bust of BJP icon Syama Prasad Mookerjee was blackened and its features smashed with a hammer in Kolkata’s Keoratola crematorium. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Statue vandalism: MHA issues 2nd advisory, holds DMs, SPs responsible

The home minister has appealed to political parties to ensure that those found desecrating statues are dealt with strictly.

07 Mar 2018 7:10 PM

The incident came to light hours after Home Ministry issued a statement ordering states to to take strong action against such incidents. (Photo: ANI/PTI/Twitter)

Ambedkar statue vandalised in UP; 5th incident in 4 days across India

This comes right on the heels of a series of incidents where statues of various luminaries were destroyed across the nation.

07 Mar 2018 3:39 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

CM slams razing of Lenin statue, says won’t tolerate such acts

BJP chief backs bulldozing of statute, says there’s no reason to be sad.

07 Mar 2018 2:10 AM

Remains of the five-foot-tall statue of Lenin which was allegedly demolished by a pay-loader at Belonia in Tripura on Monday afternoon and was thrown at the nearby jungle. The statue, made of fiberglass, was inaugurated at College Square at Belonia a few months back by CPM politburo member Prakash Karat. (Photo: PTI)

Section 144 in Tripura areas as CPM complains of attacks

In the recent Assembly elections, the BJP demolished the Left citadel in Tripura, winning a two-thirds majority with its ally IPFT.

07 Mar 2018 1:05 AM

A five-foot high fibre glass statue of Lenin was toppled at Belonia on Monday, while a smaller figure was razed at Sabroom two days ago, district superintendent of police Monchak Ipper said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Not 1, but 2 Lenin statues razed after Tripura poll results; CPI(M), TMC blame BJP

The statues were pulled down just days after the Left was defeated in Assembly polls by the BJP and its ally IPFT.

06 Mar 2018 9:34 PM

Won't tolerate bulldozing luminary statues: WB CM after Lenin sculpture knock down

Mamata claimed that her party did not resort to atrocities on the CPI(M) even after coming to power after 34 years.

06 Mar 2018 7:50 PM

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