Unconfirmed Reports on Mojtaba Khamenei as Successor; Iran Government Denies Any Official Decision

 

State media announces three-day ceremony in Tehran to bid farewell to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Aaj Khabor (English), [International} , Teheran, Iran. 04/03/2026 : Reports in Israeli media earlier claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been selected as his successor and could soon become Iran’s next Supreme Leader. However, the Iranian government has rejected these claims, stating that no official announcement has been made and no decision regarding succession has been taken so far.

Israeli media reports had also suggested that Mojtaba played a significant role in managing the office of his father and represented a hard-line political stance within Iran’s leadership. Iranian authorities, however, have not confirmed these claims.

Meanwhile, Iran’s state media reported that arrangements have been made to hold a farewell ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremony will take place over three days in Tehran at the prayer complex associated with Ruhollah Khomeini, where political and religious leaders are expected to participate.

CAA Certificate Granted to Refugee Couple in Gazole; MLA Hands Over Citizenship Documents

 

Mahendra Kumar Singh and his wife Arti Singh, who migrated from Bangladesh in 1993, receive Indian citizenship under CAA.

Aaj Khabor (English), [Politics], Gazole, Malda, 04/03/2026 : A refugee couple from Shankarpur area of Gazole in Malda district has finally received Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). After Habibpur, this is another case from the region where applicants have been granted citizenship through the CAA process.

Mahendra Kumar Singh and his wife Arti Singh had reportedly fled religious persecution in Bangladesh and taken shelter in India in 1993. Despite living in the country for over three decades, they were unable to secure Indian citizenship and did not possess voter identity cards.

About three months ago, the couple applied for citizenship under the CAA. On the occasion of Dol Yatra, local BJP MLA Chinmoy Deb Barman personally visited their residence and handed over the CAA certificate.

Expressing his happiness, Mahendra Kumar Singh said that his home was in the Tangail-Mirzafar area of Bangladesh. “We came to India in 1993. I applied under the CAA three months ago. Today, I have received the certificate. I was living in fear and anxiety for years. Now I am relieved and happy. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have fulfilled what they promised,” he said.

Meanwhile, MLA Chinmoy Deb Barman alleged that the ruling All India Trinamool Congress was misleading refugees for political gains. He stated that all eligible Hindu refugees residing in India would receive CAA certificates and urged applicants not to panic but to apply for citizenship under the Act.

The development has once again brought the implementation of the CAA into the political spotlight in West Bengal.

Alleged Rape of Mentally Unstable Woman Inside BJP Party Office Sparks Outrage in Jalpaiguri

 

 Accused arrested by Kotwali Police; BJP denies links while locals demand exemplary punishment.

Aaj Khabor (English) [State News],  Khariya, Jalpaiguri, 04/03/2026 : A shocking allegation of rape inside a party office of the Bharatiya Janata Party has triggered widespread outrage in Jalpaiguri district. The incident reportedly took place in the Vivekanandapally area under Kharia Gram Panchayat on the outskirts of Jalpaiguri town.

According to sources, a mentally unstable woman was allegedly assaulted inside the BJP party office premises. The accused has been arrested by the Kotwali Police Station. Local residents have strongly demanded exemplary punishment for the accused.

However, BJP leaders have denied that the accused is associated with the party, stating that he only stayed at the party office at night for security purposes and was not an official party worker. BJP workers from the area have also condemned the incident.

Meanwhile, some locals claim that despite the party’s denial, the accused was indeed linked to the BJP. The survivor has been admitted to hospital for medical examination. Police sources confirmed that the arrested individual will be produced before the court.

The Kotwali Police of Jalpaiguri have initiated a detailed investigation into the matter. Sources further stated that a psychological assessment of the survivor may be conducted before the completion of the medical examination.

The incident has sparked significant political tension in the region.