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West Bengal civic polls deferred by 3 weeks to February 12. Thank you, says BJP

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West Bengal civic polls deferred by 3 weeks to February 12. Thank you, says BJP

Amid rising Covid-19 cases in the state, the West Bengal Election Commission on Saturday postponed elections for four civic bodies for three weeks, although the Mamata Banerjee government had earlier eased some government-imposed restrictions.

According to a notice from the polling panel, the votes for the four agencies will be held on February 12 instead of January 22. However, the committee has not announced when the votes will be counted. A senior polling panel official said the count could take place on February 15.

The Kolkata High Court on Friday told the State Election Commission (SEC) to consider postponing the civic elections by four to six weeks. The judges of the chamber, led by Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava, also told the committee to make a decision within 48 hours.

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“We welcome the decision of the (state) Election Commission. The Calcutta High Court has directed the panel to consider postponing the vote. The state government informed the Commission that it has no objection if the vote is postponed due to public safety concerns. The polling panel has postponed it. We will abide by this decision,” said TMC MP Saugata Roy. Elections for the Calcutta Municipal Corporation were held on December 19. The State Election Commission had earlier planned to conduct a poll of four civic bodies, Asansol, Bidhannagar, Siliguri and Chandannagar on Jan. 22, with vote counting scheduled for Jan. 25.

But with the alarming rise in Covid-19 cases, a petition was filed in the High Court seeking directions from the state board of elections to delay voting.

“We have called on the committee to postpone the vote because of the alarming rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the state. Under these circumstances, free and fair elections cannot be held because people will be afraid to go to the polling place. Many other (parties) have since responded. Calcutta High Court instructed the polling panel to postpone the election for four to six weeks. It was postponed for three weeks. We thank the committee,” said BJP state department chairman Sukanta Majumdar.

Bangladesh has 1,45,483 active Covid cases, according to figures from the union health ministry on Saturday.

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On Thursday, the state government told the court it had no role once the election date was announced and only the polling panel could push it back. The polling panel, on the other hand, informed the court that the commission does not have the power to postpone the election date beyond the notification date unless the state government declares such a disaster or emergency, making it impossible to hold such an election. election.

“This could have been announced in advance. But instead, the state government and the polling panel pushed the ball into each other’s courts. Now the High Court has ordered them to have no choice,” said Lok Sabha Congress leader Adil Ranjan Joo Durie said.

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KKR issue clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh moment with fresh video

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KKR issue clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh moment with fresh video

A shocking clip went viral on social media after Delhi Capitals lost their second consecutive game at home against Kolkata Knight Riders. DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav was caught on live TV slapping KKR batter Rinku Singh twice after the game. The clip shows Kuldeep, Rinku, and a few other players sharing a laugh after the game. Kuldeep then slapped Rinku, likely playful.

Manner, but it did not sit well with the latter. Rinku was left embarrassed and shocked at the sight. Kuldeep then slapped him again, this time, leaving him enraged as he had a word with his India teammate. The context behind Kuldeep’s act remains unknown, and fans on social media have called it his “worst behavior” and called for BCCI to “ban” him. The incident.

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Sparked controversy and speculation on social media Kolkata, April 30, 2025 — Following a day of intense backlash and speculation surrounding a viral video where Kuldeep Yadav appeared to slap Rinku Singh twice during a live broadcast, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) issued an influence millions,” said cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle. “There’s a thin line between. official clarification late Tuesday evening, releasing a new behind-the-scenes video to address.

The incident, which took place during a post-match interview after the IPL 2025 game between Delhi Capitals and KKR, sparked social media fury, with many fans demanding disciplinary action against Kuldeep. The visuals showed the left-arm spinner walking up to Rinku Singh and slapping him twice in quick succession the second slap drawing a visibly.

The controversy and calm public outrage.stunned and displeased reaction from the KKR star. The clip went viral, drawing criticism and questions about player conduct on national This may have been a joke, but there needs to be an understanding of optics. Live sports television However, in their official statement, KKR clarified that the moment was taken “out of context” and that both players are long-time friends engaging in “harmless banter.”

KKR’s Statement and Video Release

In a post shared on social media platforms, KKR wrote There’s more to the story than meets the eye. Friends on and off the field — Kuldeep and Rinku share a close bond, and what appeared to be aggressive was nothing more than playful teasing. Here’s the full clip for context The franchise attached a longer, unedited video showing the two players laughing.

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The video appears to support KKR’s claim that the incident was light-hearted and not malicious, although some fans continue to debate whether the act was appropriate for a live telecast and joking both before and after the slapping moment. In the extended footage, Rinku is seen smiling and lightly pushing Kuldeep back after the second slap, with both players sharing a brief hug and continuing their chat casually with the media team.

Rinku and Kuldeep Speak Out

Adding to the clarification, Rinku Singh posted on Instagram banter and discomfort Former cricketer Aakash Chopra echoed a similar the takeaway should be more about self-awareness on public platforms Bhai hai mera, sab mazaak tha doston! Don’t believe everything you see in a 5-second clip. Chill karo Kuldeep is like a brother, it was all a joke, friends! Don’t believe.

Mixed Reactions from Fans and Experts

While many fans expressed relief at the clarification, others continued to stress the also responded via X (formerly Twitter) everything you see in a short clip “When your brother plays for the other team, you tease him a little! Love you, Rinku! Good game, bro to
importance of maintaining professionalism on live broadcasts, even among close friend.

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