evidence: Morning briefing: Ram Navami declared holiday in Bengal; Hardeep Nijjar's killing video out, all latest news [...] In a significant move, the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has declared Ram Navami on April 17 as a public holiday. The announcement comes amid past instances of violence during Ram Navami processions, which the BJP has used to criticise the ruling Trinamool Congress. The BJP alleges that the state government aims to restrict Hindu religious processions and views this decision as an attempt by Mamata Banerjee to redeem her perceived anti-Hindu image. The move coincides with the Trinamool Congress preparing to kick off its Lok Sabha election campaign. Reacting to the announcement, BJP's Amit Malviya acknowledged the step but questioned whether the government would ensure the safety of Ram Navami processions. Dig deeper