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The battle for Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat is being seen as royal vs elite with Mahua Moitra and 'Rani Ma' Amrita Roy in the fray. Check details on news18.com
The electoral battle here is interesting for several reasons not just because it is an elite vs royal fight, but also because it's a fight between a candidate and a party (Mahua Moitra vs BJP)
It is tragic that the colonial British tactic of divide and rule continues to haunt Indian politics as the communalisation of the Battle of Plassey shows
The use of the name ‘Mir Jafar’ in a manner similar to that of an insult or slander, still rankles, say his descendants, as the name of the former Nawab of Bengal comes up once again ahead of Lok Sabha election.
In an interview with PTI, Moitra said the Election Commission has "lost its independence" since commissioners are handpicked by a selection committee where the Centre has two-thirds majority.