Dr Sankar Ghosh, the BJP MLA from Siliguri, who was attacked in Nagrakata on Monday while taking part in his party’s flood-relief operations, was discharged from a private hospital at midday on Wednesday. Doctors have advised him to rest for several weeks.

Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Dr Ghosh said north Malda MP Khagen Murmu remained in a serious condition. “Doctors have advised him not to speak. If he continues to respond to visitors and talks, he may lose the ability to speak permanently,” he said. “Party leadership is discussing options for better treatment and where that treatment can be provided appropriately.”

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Describing the assault, Dr Ghosh said a large stone thrown at Mr Murmu struck just below his eye and fractured a delicate facial bone. “If the

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