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This, even as Mamata Banerjee initiated stipend for imams and muezzins soon after assuming power in 2011, which makes the already poor state exchequer incur a cost in crores
 

She blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for trying to disturb peace during its 12-hour shutdown and praised the state administration for "foiling attempts" to disrupt normal life in Bengal.

The bandh has brought entire Islampur to a standstill with at least four buses burnt down. Trains were also stopped at many places including at Canning

Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh's car was attacked by TMC supporters. His car windshield was smashed and dozens of two-wheelers were also damaged in the attack.

Ghosh, who is known for his strong barbs against Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, has accused her of orchestrating the attack