West Bengal BJP Government Blames Predecessor over Hotel Fires

What this timeline covers

This event covers the fire at Hotel Bideshini in Tarapith, West Bengal, on August 17, 2026, which killed nine people, and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments such as the arrests of the hotel owners and safety inspections. It excludes other actions by Kalyan Pal, Prabir Pal, or the government of West Bengal unless they are direct consequences or developments of the fire incident.