India, June 24 -- West Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul on Monday conducted a surprise inspection of the Gariahat market in south Kolkata and directed officers and traders to improve sanitation and infrastructure. In the last few weeks, a major demolition drive targeting unauthorized and dangerous constructions across Kolkata has been in place.

Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra took to her Facebook account to pen an open letter to her to address the economical needs of the people first. She wrote, "Do not bull doze my thoughts please.

Dear Agnimitra Paul

I have known you for years, and I wanted to share a few personal thoughts. These are people born and raised within this very system, taught for years that this is normal. N...