The BJP government in West Bengal has announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each for 60 Rath Yatra committees across the state. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the grant would help restore and renovate centuries-old wooden chariots used during the annual festivals.
All India Imam Association (AIAA) President Maulana Sajid Rashidi has raised fresh allegations against the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple.