According to him, the temple issue did 'more harm than good' to the BJP as the matter was being used by the opposition 'to terrorise minorities and polarise votes'.

According to Modi, the TMC's 'political syndicate' rules in the land of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jana-Gana-Mana' and pursues appeasement and vote bank politics.

CPM politburo member Hannan Mollah said the party is facing one of the toughest situations following its defeat in Tripura, which has "forced us to rethink in a new way".

The two senior most leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist are at the loggerhead over alliance or adjustment with the Congress.

Ramesh said the substance of Modi's speech is 'mostly bogus' but is presented in a very convincing manner.

Some leaders believe that the Mamata Banerjee-led party could tone down its shrillness in countering the saffron party whose win has given the BJP state leadership and cadres a strong footing to prepare ground for the next year's panchayat polls.

Most of the coded signals and communications were in Nepali and Tibetan languages.

It was the state government which has violated human rights and slapped false cases against the GJM, he claimed.

Protesters also burnt effigies of Banerjee and vowed to continue their fight for Gorkhaland.

Security personnel in large numbers were deployed in the hill district of West Bengal after widespread clashes between GJM activists and the police were witnessed on Saturday.

The seizure of liquor has been a matter of concern for the EC since it apprehends that the liquor might be used to influence the voters.

In more than a dozen assembly constituencies, the Muslim community, locally known as 'Pangal' or 'Meitei Pangal', can swing results.

The indefinite economic blockade by United Naga Council since November 1, 2016 in Manipur against the state government's decision for creation of seven new districts has severely hit supply of essential commodities, including fuel.

Mother's market or 'Ima Kheitel' in Manipuri is not just a market but a sign of empowerment of women.

Najima Bibi is a candidate of PRJA party of Irom Sharmila and is contesting from Wabgai constituency.

Sharmila said a section of people even wanted her 'martyrdom' during the 16-year old fast against the AFSPA that she decided to end last year.

Blockade is an issue which has seemingly widened the divide between the hills and the plains.

He said it was due to the degradation of moral values that social evils such as rapes, cow slaughter and other evils are happening in the society.

According to the consumer affairs department, these chit funds are operating at a small level.

Ahead of Modi's two-day visit, the capital city Dhaka is having a festive look with streets adorned with life-size cutouts of Modi.