Murshidabad: Divided by borders, rivers, and the politics of polarisation

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The demand for a Union Territory in Murshidabad, West Bengal, has put the focus on illegal immigration from Bangladesh. Shiv Sahay Singh visits the district to understand the porous nature of the border and the geographic difficulty in erecting fences. Meanwhile, the allegation of a demographic change in religion swirls, aiding both the BJP and the TMC. (credit: TheHindu.com)