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CHAKDAH: Deepawali has arrived with a new meaning for nearly 400 tribal families in Chakdah village of West Bengal’s Hooghly district. For the first time since Independence, electricity has reached the village, ending decades of darkness and bringing relief to residents who had long been denied one of the most basic necessities of modern life. The development has also brought the spotlight back on the alleged neglect of the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, with villagers claiming that their hamlet was deprived of electricity despite having poles installed years ago. Their allegation is particularly serious: they claim that the village’s consistent support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since 1997-98 became a reason for its continued neglect. Located under Ashtaradattapur Gram Panchayat in the Tarakeswar Assembly constituency, Chakdah is home to around 400 tribal families, all belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and primarily dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. Despite electricity poles being installed several years ago, the absence of connecting wires meant that the village remained without power for decades. While the infrastructure stood as a reminder of an unfulfilled promise, residents continued to struggle without electricity, making everyday life particularly difficult for children and families. #WATCH | Hooghly, West Bengal: Chakdah village under Ashtaradattapur Gram Panchayat in the Tarkeshwar Assembly constituency receives electricity for the first time since Independence. Around 400 Adivasi families are set to celebrate the Diwali festival with a new ray of hope as… pic.twitter.com/yBISX6gOwP — ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2026 However, the long-pending work has finally moved forward under the BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, bringing electricity to the neglected settlement within six months of the change in government. BJP MLA Santu Pan, who was present during the development, said he had personally taken note of the issue during his election campaign and promised residents that addressing their electricity problem would be his first priority after winning the election. Recalling the prolonged neglect, Pan said, “The electricity poles were installed a few years ago, but because this village has consistently voted for the BJP, ever since 1997-98, it was denied electricity. During the election campaign, I took note of this and made a promise. I had pledged that my very first task after winning and becoming the MLA would be to address this.” Also Read: “40 lakh youth await Rahul’s signal:” Irfan Ansari sparks anarchy row with Bangladesh-style unrest warning He further informed that the district electricity department had installed meters around a month ago and that households belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category would receive electricity free of charge. Meter boxes have already been installed in 50 houses, he added. #WATCH | Hooghly, West Bengal: BJP MLA Santu Pan says, "For the first time since independence, an electricity connection has reached this village. The electricity poles were installed a few years ago, but because this village has consistently voted for the BJP—ever since… pic.twitter.com/qR2oLwXzT1 — ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2026 A local resident also expressed happiness over the long-awaited development, while accusing the previous TMC government of deliberately leaving the village without electricity. “Electricity hadn’t reached our village since Independence; it’s arriving for the first time now. This is wonderful for us, and we are very happy. There were about 400 families living here without electricity. It was very difficult for the children. Because our village has consistently voted for the BJP, the previous government, the TMC, only installed the electric poles but didn’t lay the wires. That’s why electricity never reached us,” the resident said. The development in Chakdah raises serious questions about the years of administrative neglect that left hundreds of tribal families without a basic public utility despite the presence of electricity infrastructure. For these families, the arrival of electricity is more than a development project; it is a long-awaited change that could transform education, agriculture and everyday life.

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New Delhi: Indian missions in major world capitals, including London, Washington, Paris, Moscow and Abu Dhabi, extended Diwali greetings and celebrated the festival with the Indian diaspora on Sunday, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul proclaimed November 8 as Diwali in the state. India's High Commissioner to the UK, P. Kumaran, extended greetings to the Indian diaspora in a special message. "A message of light, hope and togetherness this Diwali! In his special message, High Commissioner P. Kumaran extends warm greetings to the Indian diaspora and friends of India across the UK, celebrating the traditions that connect us to our roots and the enduring bonds of friendship between India and the UK," the High Commission of India in London said on social media platform X. "May the light of Diwali illuminate hearts, strengthen bonds and inspire new beginnings! The High Commission of India in London extends warm wishes to the Indian diaspora, friends of India and everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights across the UK and beyond," it said in another post. The Consulate General of India in New York thanked Governor Hochul for proclaiming November 8, 2026, as Diwali, "The Festival of Lights", in New York State. "We deeply appreciate the Governor's thoughtful gesture and recognition of the Indian-American community's contributions to New York State," the Consulate said on X. In France, the Embassy of India in Paris hosted a Diwali reception for the Indian community at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre on November 7. "The event celebrated the festival of lights, bringing the community together in a spirit of unity, friendship and conviviality," the Embassy said in a post on X in French. In Russia, the Consulate General of India in Saint Petersburg celebrated Diwali with the Indian diaspora in collaboration with INRUCS. "Consul General, Neelam Rani, addressed the gatherings, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of Diwali and its message of light, hope and the triumph of good over evil," the Consulate said on X. The celebration featured Indian dance performances and quizzes, including Bharat Ko Janiye, a Bhagavad Gita quiz and a Diwali special quiz. Videos on Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) were also shown as part of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week. In Moscow, artists of the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre of the Embassy of India took part in the Diwali Special Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz, which is open to the public from November 3 to 10. In the UAE, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi was lit up for the festival. "Diwali is light. Diwali is sweets. Diwali is rangoli, family, love and prosperity. Warm wishes from the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi to everyone celebrating in the UAE and around the world. May this festival fill your homes with light, love and togetherness," the Embassy said on X.

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