SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA   As West Bengal heads into another Assembly election, much of the political debate remains centred on local concerns—governance, welfare, and political contestation. Yet, the implications extend beyond its borders. For Jharkhand, the question is structural and long-term: can it achieve meaningful development without an industrially vibrant West Bengal? The answer, rooted … Continue reading West Bengal Polls: Why Eastern India needs a resurgent Bengal for Jharkhand to thrive