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Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee       History has never granted permanence to the fleeting clamour of the moment. When the dust of time finally settles, what endures are not the echoes of political slogans but the names of those who dedicated their lives to ideals, sacrifice, and the service of humanity. The stature of such visionaries is neither built by applause from political platforms nor diminished by the tempests of controversy. They transcend individuality to become the conscience of a nation-treasures that belong not merely to an era but to eternity.      Yet, it is difficult to ignore a growing unease. In the name of historical reinterpretation, an unsettling tendency has become increasingly visible. Attempts to recast the intellectual, cultural, and sacrificial legacy of Bengal under the guise of new narratives are hardly unprecedented. At times, they appear in careless pronunciations or casual forms of address; at others, in remarks that unde...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee-:         Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a press conference. Along with multiple pieces of evidence, it is not clear whether it is correct or not, he presented the illegal voter list. Allegedly, the BJP has won various elections on the basis of this illegal voter list. Although it is highly likely, it is not possible to say for sure that the BJP has won all the votes that were rigged!         In any case, a political debate has started on vote rigging. Although it is difficult to say what the final outcome of this debate is going to be, it cannot be denied that Rahul's allegations have put India's democracy and the Election Commission in the face of extremely uncomfortable questions. Despite giving Rahul a 'notice' or holding an unprecedented press conference, it is not heard that the Election Commission has given a direct answer to the various questions raised by Rahul. Strangely they have tried to...