Baul singer Purna Das Baul claims land seized at West Bengal CM’s Janata Darbar
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Purna Das Baul, a celebrated Baul singer and Padma Shri awardee, accused former TMC strongman Abhishek Banerjee and associates of forcibly occupying his farmland in Birbhum district during a public outreach event hosted by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The singer, present with his son, was among over 100 attendees at the Janata Darbar in Kolkata. The allegation highlights ongoing land disputes in the region and raises questions about political influence over land rights.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
Sources
- Renowned Baul singer Purna Das Baul alleges land grab at Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's Janata Darbar — Deccan Herald (center)
- Land grab probe: In Supreme Court, West Bengal pushes for custodial interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee’s PA — The Hindu (left-leaning)