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West Bengal Ends Religion-Based Aid: Imam–Muezzin–Purohit Stipends Reviewed for Neutral Welfare
West Bengal has announced the sunset of religion-based aid schemes and a comprehensive review of imam, muezzin, and purohit stipends, signaling a transition toward religion-neutral welfare. The move is framed within Articles 14, 15, 25–27 of the Constitution and long-standing jurisprudence that safeguards religious freedom while prohibiting the promotion of any particular denomination using tax…
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Asansol Loudspeaker Compliance Drive Turns Violent: Police Outpost Vandalized, Appeal for Calm
Asansol, West Bengal, saw brief unrest during a loudspeaker regulation drive when stone pelting and vandalism damaged a police outpost. This analysis explains the legal frameworkthe Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000and the Calcutta High Court’s emphasis on uniform, permission-based use of amplified sound across religious and secular settings. Readers gain a clear timeline…