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West Bengal: Women stage protest in Malda over 'lack of dvpt'; security personnel deployed

Updated on: 09 May,2024 12:46 AM IST  |  West Bengal
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Birnagar, a small village near the bank of the Ganga in Malda, is the place where many people reportedly boycotted the election held on Tuesday.

West Bengal: Women stage protest in Malda over 'lack of dvpt'; security personnel deployed

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Security was increased in West Bengal's Malda on Tuesday night, where in the wake of protests by women over a lack of development. Birnagar, a small village near the bank of the Ganga in Malda, is the place where many people reportedly boycotted the election held on Tuesday.


The women are protesting in Birnagar because of huge property damage triggered due to heavy rains, there is no dam or barrage over the river to control the flooding during the rainy season. Due to heavy rains, several people have lost their lives and many were forced to relocate to another place due to problems caused by the overflowing of the river, the villagers told ANI.


The village condition is distressing, as most houses are torn apart. The school building is also in a condition that can easily be damaged by a storm, said a local. Birju, who lives in Birnager, said, "We are thinking about what to do. The government is not supporting us. There has to be a solution to our problems. People do not have a house," he said.


Another villager, Suresh, said, "There is a problem that the government does not do developmental work. People live near the bank of the river but the government doesn't pay any heed. The main problem arises in August. There is a school also nearby and what will happen if it also flows along with the Ganga."

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