Who Is Ananta Rai, The 'Maharaj' Of 'Cooch Behar' Who Wants A Separate State And BJP's Rajya Sabha Pick From Bengal?
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.
Jul 12, 2023, 14:36 PM IST
Cooch Behar stir lifted, five policemen injured in clash
With at least two passengers losing their lives due to the indefinite rail blockade demanding statehood or union territory status for Cooch Behar in northern West Bengal, the Greater Cooch Behar People's Association (GCPA) on Tuesday temporarily withdrew the agitation, even as police carried out an operation to clear the rail tracks in which five policemen and some protesters sustained injuries.
Feb 23, 2016, 22:44 PM IST
