The UP template: Inside Bengal’s 2 new controversial laws to counter ‘TMC Jungle Raj’
The West Bengal Assembly passed two controversial laws aimed at addressing anti-social activities, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asserting they counter the 'jungle raj' of Trinamool Congress rule. The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-social Activities Bill, 2026, and the West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2026, were approved after a heated debate, with the former passing by 176 votes to 41. These laws introduce stringent measures for recovering damages to public property, following a legislative template seen in other BJP-ruled states.