A BJP camp office in Varanasi's Indira Nagar market was demolished by authorities on December 17 as part of an anti-encroachment drive. BJP district vice-president Surendra Singh criticized the demolition, claiming it was done without notice, while officials stated the land was designated for a park.
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A car carrying Sana Ganguly, daughter of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, was struck by a long-distance bus in Behala Chowrasta around 6:30 pm on Friday. Sana and other occupants were unharmed, though the car sustained minor damage. The bus driver has been detained by the police.
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