'Now when I see the forest, I don't just see trees -- I see a home that we must protect.'
Mitra, who had resigned from the BJP a few days ago, is considered close to veteran leader L K Advani.
Three TMC leaders Amit Mitra, Bratya Basu and Rathin Ghosh were sworn-in virtually. Mitra is unwell and both Basu and Ghosh are recuperating from COVID-19.
Readers share their best Ganpati pictures and memories.
As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.
BJP state president Dilip Ghosh said efforts will be made to pacify the dissidents.
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