Who Is Ananta Rai, The 'Maharaj' Of 'Cooch Behar' Who Wants A Separate State And BJP's Rajya Sabha Pick From Bengal?

Ananta Rai - the self-proclaimed king of the district - has been demanding that a separate state be carved out of northern West Bengal. The man holds considerable influence over the Koch-Rajbongshi community and claims to have over 18 lakh followers.