West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is sitting on an overnight dharna since 8.30 pm on Sunday in the ongoing CBI vs Kolkata Police showdown and has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of plotting a coup. According to the latest reports, the Centre will move the Supreme Court against the Trinamool Congress government. Opposition leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati, Arvind Kejriwal, Chandrababu Naidu have shown solidarity with the TMC chief and said that they are united against the “fascist forces at the Centre.” On the other hand, the BJP says President Rule should be imposed in the state. Today is Mauni Amavasya and lakhs of devotees are expected to take the holy dip on the day of the second shahi snan at the Kumbh 2019. Incidentally, it is also a Monday, which only adds to the sacredness of Mauni Amavasya. Pope Francis landed in UAE for a historic visit. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has flatly rejected a call by European countries to call snap elections after opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself the Latin American country's interim leader.
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