In Birbhum, West Bengal, there is a sense of calm ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections, despite the district s history of political violence. The absence of TMC heavyweight Anubrata Mondal, who is currently in jail on cattle smuggling charges, has created a sense of unpredictability. Birbhum is seen as a battleground district in the state, with a mixed population and a history of political clashes. The TMC has won most seats uncontested in the past, but the BJP is now making inroads, capitalizing on dissatisfaction with the ruling party. | Latest News India
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