A small pilgrimage town near Prayagraj becomes a battleground for the Kamandal vs Mandal battle in Uttar Pradesh. The Nishad Party, a small constituent of the National Democratic Alliance, is demanding the removal of a mosque from Shrivengpur, claiming its historical significance. The party represents riverine castes and has been demanding Scheduled Caste reservation. While the Samajwadi Party criticizes this demand as a Hindutva mask, the Nishad Party sees it as an assertion of Hindu identity. The Nishads, who can influence the outcome of 38 Lok Sabha seats in the state, are reassessing their options in the race for jobs and representation.
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The visit of West Bengal CM to Delhi last week has stirred speculations of a river-waters deal about to be signed between India and Bangladesh. Diplomats on the subject say that there is adamantly a major deal regarding either Kushiyara or Ganga, coming in action before the PM Hasina’s visit to India. The upcoming meeting of the Joint River Commission (JRC) is expected to indulge in sharing data of river waters and better flood control planning. Aside, the Teesta waters agreement is also in urgency of being obtained by Bangladesh, since its delay due to Delhi-Kolkata connections.
