Amit Shah Sounds 2026 Bengal Poll Bugle; Mamata Banerjee Hits Back at Centre

A special report analyzes the increasing violence by right-wing groups like the Bajrang Dal, highlighted by an attack on a birthday party in Bareilly over 'love jihad' allegations and the lynching of Suleman Khan in Maharashtra. The program debates whether tougher action is needed, with legal experts suggesting a ban on such groups may not be sustained in court and instead point to failures in law enforcement and the judiciary. This news analysis also covers major political developments, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee trading barbs as they launch campaigns for the 2026 'Battle of Bengal'. Additionally, it reports on the political alliance between the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the NCP for the Pune Municipal elections and a dispute between Karnataka and Kerala over 'bulldozer justice'.