Kolkata, June 29 -- West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta expressed hope that the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, that was passed in the State Assembly on Monday, would usher in a new era of peace and purpose in the State.

Dasgupta termed the move as "momentous" while noting that the Bill was cleared following an extensive debate and with the cooperation of the Opposition.

"These are very momentous decisions which have been taken, and they've been done with exhaustive debate and with the cooperation of the opposition. And I hope that they signal a new change in West Bengal's attempt to move to a more harmonious, peaceful, and purposeful society," the BJP leader and state minister said....