Archive: 2025 / 09
Amit Shah Targets Gaurav Gogoi as Pakistan Angle Takes Center Stage in Assam’s 2026 Battle
Amit Shah challenged Gaurav Gogoi over alleged Pakistan links in Parliament and doubled down at a Guwahati rally, sharpening a new fault line in Assam politics. An SIT set up by the state has submitted a report to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who claims a wider conspiracy. Congress backs Gogoi, now APCC chief, as the BJP prepares to make national security a key 2026 poll theme.
The Bengal Files Review: Vivek Agnihotri’s 1946 Direct Action Day drama splits audiences
Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files tackles the 1946 Direct Action Day riots with a three-hour, adults-only narrative that blends investigation and historical reenactment. Strong performances, especially by Pallavi Joshi and Simratt Kaur, stand out. Critics are split over the graphic violence, long speeches, and editing. The film aims to reopen a fraught chapter of history and has sparked polarized reactions.
