Famine Grips West Bengal Villages Amid Hunger Crisis
Hunger described as India’s worst in a decade devastates West Bengal back-country villages. Arun Maitra cites about 1,000 deaths from hunger and disease. mass beggary grows as relief efforts begin. Prime Minister Gandhi seeks foreign grain amid drought and shortages.
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