Why Mamata Banerjee’s decision to contest from Nandigram is steeped in political symbolism

photo

In a country where sad, nondescript, and decrepit towns are strewn across the countryscape, the impending assembly elections in West Bengal proclaims Nandigram’s second tryst with history, but with a difference. Time was when this little-known town became nationally known and featured regularly in political discussions. Although few could successfully mark it on the state’s … Read more