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'Even God doesn't stand by weak': BJP leader urges Hindus to keep weapons amid communal violence, triggers row

IndiaTimes Thursday, 17 April 2025
Dilip Ghosh, a senior West Bengal BJP leader, has ignited controversy by urging Hindus to keep weapons at home, citing the Murshidabad violence. This statement, made at a North 24 Parganas rally, has been criticized by the TMC, with MLA Humanyun Kabir accusing Ghosh of inciting communal discord and disrupting West Bengal's harmony.
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