Karnataka High Court Criticizes West Bengal Over Review of School Driver's Citizenship Documents
The Karnataka High Court criticized the West Bengal government for repeatedly seeking more time to review documents proving Rafikul Biswas' Indian citizenship. Biswas, a school bus driver detained in Bengaluru in August 2025 on suspicion of being an undocumented Bangladeshi migrant, has official records and a fresh voter ID confirming his citizenship. Inquiries by West Bengal authorities in Nadia district also affirmed his status. The court expressed frustration over delays, while Biswas' counsel warned against citizenship being influenced by political changes in the state.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-left overall (Left 53%, Centre 42%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is negative (32/100). Lens Score 42/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- scrollin— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives from the Karnataka High Court, the West Bengal government, and Rafikul Biswas' legal counsel. Coverage includes the West Bengal government's request for more time under new political leadership and the court's frustration with delays. The narrative reflects political transition in West Bengal but maintains focus on procedural aspects without endorsing any party.
The overall tone is critical yet factual, highlighting the court's dissatisfaction with procedural delays and the legal affirmation of Biswas' citizenship. The sentiment is mixed, combining concern over administrative inefficiency with the seriousness of citizenship verification, without emotional or sensational language.
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