India, April 19 -- Bengal faces escalating violence, unrest, and public despair amid deepening administrative and communal crises.

NEW DELHI: Once celebrated for its vibrant culture, intellectual legacy, and artistic excellence, Bengal now finds itself overshadowed by growing violence, communal unrest, and administrative failures. Over the past year and a half, the state has been engulfed in a wave of turmoil-ranging from political conflicts and communal strife to widespread social unrest. This persistent instability is taking a serious toll on everyday citizens, who are grappling with fear, uncertainty, and a deep sense of disillusionment, whether in rural areas or urban centres.

Incidents such as those in Sandeshkhali, R.G. Kar, and, ...