BJP names Ananta Maharaj as its RS candidate TMC says bid to fan separatism firstpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from firstpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Ananta Rai - the self-proclaimed king of the district - has been demanding that a separate state be carved out of northern West Bengal. The man holds considerable influence over the Koch-Rajbongshi community and claims to have over 18 lakh followers.
BJP names Greater Cooch Behar proponent as its Rajya Sabha candidate from Bengal hindustantimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hindustantimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
BJP has nominated Ananta Rai Maharaj , who has been demanding that a separate state of Greater Cooch Behar be carved out of West Bengal, to the Rajya Sabha from the state
The Bharatiya Janata Party s decision to nominate Ananta Rai Maharaj , who has been demanding a separate state of Greater Cooch Behar to be carved out of West Bengal, as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from the state, has kicked off a fresh storm with the ruling Trinamool Congress accusing the saffron party of fanning separatism in the state.