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The abrupt leadership change in the state's top legal office has triggered political speculation, with no official explanation offered for Ranjan’s departure.

A senior police officer informed the media that the child knew the man, and that he had offered her biscuits before taking her to an isolated spot where the assault took place.

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs on Sunday formally joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), bypassing efforts to form a separate bloc in the Lok Sabha. The group is expected to support the BJP-led NDA while focusing political activity in eastern states including West Bengal and Tripura.

Kharge alleged that India's national interests are being surrendered on a daily basis, he said  that no proof is required that he had "belittled" India's global standing and sovereignty.

TMC dissidents claimed support of 22 Lok Sabha MPs and are set to meet Speaker Om Birla on Monday to seek recognition as a separate bloc.

Wani said the PM Narendra Modi-led government should consider withdrawing the AFSPA as the situation in J&K has improved significantly.It has been under AFSPA since July 1990, after it was declared a ‘disturbed area’ by the central government, granting the military extraordinary powers to suppress rising militancy and insurgency.

"All guarantee schemes will continue one hundred per cent and that no one need to be anxious," the CM said.

The party has been protesting over the issue even as Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday put on hold the installation of smart meters and collection of power load-linked penalties following criticism from people and opposition parties.

On Saturday, former Sabang MLA Bhunia submitted his resignation letter to party supremo Mamata Banerjee, formally stepping down from the primary membership of the party. In a strongly worded statement following his exit, Bhunia cited ideological differences and internal controversies as reasons behind his decision.

He also said that "a compromised PM" will not defend the nation's honour because he is beholden to those who insult the country.

To support his allegation, Kejriwal cited the seizure of 3,000 kg of drugs at Mundra port (worth Rs 21,000 crore) and a CAG report on 2,200 kg of drugs being eaten by rats in Gujarat.

Addressing supporters, Dipke alleged that flaws in the education system and mounting academic pressure had adversely affected students across the country. He called on young people to unite and raise their voices for their rights.