Current Date 02 Oct, 2026

Bengal Govt Clarifies Anti-Goonda Bill Status, Says It Remains Under Consideration

PIB Fact Check called reports that President Droupadi Murmu returned West Bengal's Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026 misleading, clarifying the Ministry of Home Affairs is still examining the legislation. The unit warned against relying on unverified reports after conflicting media claims and government responses, noting the Assembly passed the Bill in June and its status remains under MHA review.