Strike over violence shuts Bengal

Strike over violence shuts Bengal

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A strike by opposition parties against political violence in India's eastern state of West Bengal has led to a widespread shutdown.

Schools and offices are closed and transport disrupted in the capital, Calcutta, and across the state.

Federal policemen have been sent to Nandigram, where at least eight people have died in clashes since last week...

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Boy, do I feel sorry for all who live there. Hopefully they can pull through this alright. But shutting down everything? Was it really necessary?

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