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Rise of Indian Secular Front in Bengal: Furfura Sharif outfit to TMC rival in Muslim pockets

August 31, 2025 10:17 am

Founded by sufi shrine cleric Abbas Siddiqui to ensure “social justice” for Muslims and Dalits, Naushad Siddiqui-led party is again eyeing a tie-up with Left, Congress for 2026 Assembly polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee holds a child during a programme, in West Midnapore on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

Why Mamata Banerjee’s visit to Furfura Sharif is not merely ‘Muslim appeasement’

April 22, 2025 8:15 pm

BJP might benefit electorally from communalising Banerjee’s Muslim outreach, and they may polarise the electorate along religious lines. But this is a calculated risk that she is willing to take.

Mamata at Furfura, hits out at Opp: ‘Not my first visit... here for harmony’

March 18, 2025 10:02 am

I am disappointed to see reports in sections of the media questioning my intentions to come here. They are asking why am I going to Furfura Sharif, the CM said

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In Mamata's latest shake-up in Furfura Board, shadow of poll defeat and arrest of ISF MLA

March 09, 2023 8:48 am

Local district unit chief Tapan Dasgupta replaces minister Firhad Hakim as chairperson of Furfura Sharif Development Board

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Explained: Why Abbas Siddiqui in Left, Congress camp pleases BJP in West Bengal

March 04, 2021 10:37 am

Within the Left and Congress too, there is unease over association with the openly religious leader who could end up polarising the electorate, and hence strengthen the BJP's hand.

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Congress president Adhir Chowdhury visits Furfura Sharif

March 07, 2016 1:02 am

State Congress president Adhir Chowdhury paid a visit to the holy shrine a much-respected shrine of Muslims in Bengal.

Mukul Roy seeks blessings at Furfura Sharif, skips weekly meet with Didi

February 02, 2015 1:16 pm

Furfura Sharif is a much-respected shrine for Bengali Muslims.

To make Hooghly a tourist destination,govt to lay out twin plans

September 26, 2011 2:45 am

To attract international and domestic tourists to Hooghly district,the state government has taken up a Rs 11-crore two-pronged strategy.

8 injured, 20 detained following clashes amid Ganesha idol procession in K’taka’s Maddur

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Eight people were injured and 20 detained in clashes during a Ganesha idol immersion procession in Maddur, Karnataka. A curfew has been imposed and additional forces deployed to ease tensions. The clash was sparked by alleged stone pelting, and police are working to prevent further escalation. Similar incidents in the past have caused significant damage.

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