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Published on: Apr 4, 2024, 08:57:36 IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are scheduled to hold back-to-back Lok Sabha campaign rallies on Thursday in Cooch Behar, North Bengal. This area has seen substantial electoral gains for the BJP since 2019. It's the first time in this election season that both Modi and Banerjee will address voters of the same constituency on the same day. This signifies the heightened political competition in West Bengal, where the BJP aims to challenge Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. The rallies highlight the intense campaigning efforts and strategic focus on key battleground regions ahead of the elections. Dig deeper.

PM Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File Photo / PTI)
PM Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File Photo / PTI)

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Parveen Babi's legacy in pop culture is defined by her remarkable charisma, elegance, glamour, and artistic talent. Despite her untimely demise at 50, her filmography is studded with classics that reshaped cinema. She stood out among her contemporaries, with interesting facts setting her apart. Hailing from a modeling background, she rivaled Zeenat Aman, emerging as her top competitor. Babi's life story is marked by her exceptional talent and influence, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and earning her a unique place among Bollywood icons. Dig deeper.

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