TMC alleges 2 youth leaders injured in attack by BJP in Tripura, latter denies charge
3 years, 4 months ago

TMC alleges 2 youth leaders injured in attack by BJP in Tripura, latter denies charge

India TV News  

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday alleged that two of its youth leaders from West Bengal were injured when their vehicle was allegedly attacked by BJP activists in Tripura's Dhalai district. Following the incident, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who is West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew and the de facto number 2 in the party, said that he will visit Tripura on Sunday. Denying the allegation, the BJP claimed that the TMC is a non-factor in Tripura, and West Bengal's ruling party is spreading the "virus of political violence" in the northeastern state, where "outsiders" are fomenting trouble. Condemning the alleged attack on the youth leaders in Ambassa, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said that the incident shows that there is "goonda raj" in Tripura. Condemning the alleged attack on the TMC youth leaders, CPI West Bengal state committee leader Sujan Chakraborty said, "There is jungle raaj in Tripura, where the BJP is attacking its political rivals.

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West Bengal assembly bypolls: BJP accuses TMC of threatening its workers
1 month, 1 week ago

West Bengal assembly bypolls: BJP accuses TMC of threatening its workers

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of threatening its workers at several places as assembly bypolls at six seats began in West Bengal on Wednesday. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh called the charges baseless, and said, “Opposition parties have started making up stories right from the morning because they know that they will lose in all the …

Bypolls 2024: Sporadic incidents of unrest mar polling in West Bengal
1 month, 1 week ago

Bypolls 2024: Sporadic incidents of unrest mar polling in West Bengal

India TV News  

Likewise, incidents of violence were reported across several constituencies in West Bengal during the Lok Sabha polling; tensions and unrest continued to escalate in the state amid polling being held for six by-poll seats today. According to the information released, sporadic incidents of unrest were reported across the state, including a crude bomb attack in Bhatpara, which killed a local …

West Bengal: BJP'S Suvendu Leads Sit-In Against TMC Violence
5 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal: BJP'S Suvendu Leads Sit-In Against TMC Violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari staged a four-hour sit-in demonstration with a group of around BJP 300 workers outside Raj Bhavan on Sunday against the post-poll violence allegedly by the Trinamul Congress in the state. Mr Adhikari however announced the plan of a new agitation by the BJP on July 21, the day when TMC holds …

West Bengal police arrests TMC leader for brutal assault on couple
5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal police arrests TMC leader for brutal assault on couple

India TV News  

Late on Sunday, the West Bengal Police arrested a local TMC leader identified as Tajemul, also known as JCB, on charges of brutally assaulting a couple allegedly involved in an illicit relationship. The West Bengal Police announced the arrest on X, stating that the accused was promptly identified and arrested for publicly assaulting a woman. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of …

What next for BJP in West Bengal
6 months, 1 week ago

What next for BJP in West Bengal

Hindustan Times  

It is less than two weeks since the results of the recently held Lok Sabha elections have been announced in which the Bharatiya Janata Party suffered an electoral blow in West Bengal. While two-time MP Saumitra Khan, who won from Bishnupur Lok Sabha seat, alleged that some BJP leaders had entered into secret pacts with the TMC, Dilip Ghosh former …

West Bengal Police blocks Suvendu Adhikari from entering Raj Bhavan amid post-poll violence claims
6 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal Police blocks Suvendu Adhikari from entering Raj Bhavan amid post-poll violence claims

India TV News  

Amid escalating tensions over post-poll violence, the West Bengal police on Thursday prohibited BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from entering the Raj Bhawan to meet Governor C V Ananda Bose. Earlier, Adhikari in his allegations has stated that, "During the election process and after the results were declared, opposition political workers, especially BJP Bengal Karyakartas, are being targeted in West Bengal. …

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 Voting: Final phase of voting in West Bengal marred by sporadic incidents of violence
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 Voting: Final phase of voting in West Bengal marred by sporadic incidents of violence

Live Mint  

The seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal's nine parliamentary constituencies saw sporadic outbreaks of violence, particularly in Jadavpur and Diamond Harbour, where TMC, ISF, and BJP supporters clashed. As reported by PTI, while election officials initially reported peaceful voting, they also acknowledged receiving 1,450 complaints by 11 am, mainly from political parties alleging EVM malfunctions …

LS polls: Amid violence, Bengal records high 78% voting in phase-VI
6 months, 4 weeks ago

LS polls: Amid violence, Bengal records high 78% voting in phase-VI

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA : One person was killed in sporadic incidents of violence reported from various parts of West Bengal’s Kanthi, Tamluk and Bishnupur constituencies in Phase-VI of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday. BJP sources said when Tudu reached a village at Garbeta, a group of around 200 Trinamool Congress activists, including women, blocked his vehicle. In Ghatal constituency, clashes erupted …

West Bengal: TMC goons attack BJP Jhargram candidate Pranat Tudu, injures CISF personnel
6 months, 4 weeks ago

West Bengal: TMC goons attack BJP Jhargram candidate Pranat Tudu, injures CISF personnel

Op India  

Amid the 6th phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal on Saturday, the convoy of BJP candidate Pranat Tudu came under attack from Trinamool Congress goons. Earlier in the day, While speaking about the matter, Pranat Tudu said, “All of a sudden, TMC goons who had blocked the roads started hurling bricks at my car.” “When my security personnel …

Bengal BJP Candidate's Convoy Attacked In Jhargram During Voting, Party Blames TMC
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengal BJP Candidate's Convoy Attacked In Jhargram During Voting, Party Blames TMC

News 18  

BJP candidate from West Bengal’s Jhargram, Pranat Tudu, on Saturday, claimed his convoy was attacked in the Garbeta area of the West Midnapore district during voting in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, resulting in injuries to his security personnel. A video of the incident showing a mob pelting stones and chasing the BJP candidate, his security and …

Sporadic incidents of violence reported from some areas during polling in West Bengal
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Sporadic incidents of violence reported from some areas during polling in West Bengal

The Hindu  

“Scattered incidents of violence were reported from some areas in the eight Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal, where polling is under way for the sixth phase on May 25,” officials said. “The Election Commission of India has received 954 complaints until 11 a.m. from various political parties, alleging EVM malfunctions and agents being stopped from entering booths,” they said. …

Bengal Pre Poll Violence BJP Stages Demonstration Against TMC Over Death Of Worker In Nandigram
7 months ago

Bengal Pre Poll Violence BJP Stages Demonstration Against TMC Over Death Of Worker In Nandigram

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday staged a demonstration against the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal's Nandigram after the saffron party alleged that its workers were attacked by TMC members. Nandigram BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition in the Bengal Legislative Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari reached Nandigram hospital where he met with the injured party workers. BJP leader Amit Malviya held …

BJP Worker's Killing Sparks Massive Protests In Bengal's Nandigram, Police Resort To Lathi-Charge
7 months ago

BJP Worker's Killing Sparks Massive Protests In Bengal's Nandigram, Police Resort To Lathi-Charge

News 18  

Days before the sixth phase of polling for the Lok Sabha election in West Bengal on May 25, reports of violence have poured in from East Medinipur district’s Nandigram district, where the Bharatiya Janata Party has claimed that several of their workers were attacked by Trinamool Congress workers last night. VIDEO | West Bengal: Several shops were torched by an …

WB: Police raid house of Suvendu Adhikari, BJP leader to move Calcutta High Court against intimidation by Mamata govt
7 months ago

WB: Police raid house of Suvendu Adhikari, BJP leader to move Calcutta High Court against intimidation by Mamata govt

Op India  

On Tuesday afternoon, a large team of West Bengal police conducted raids at the rented house of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in Kolaghat in Purba Medinipur district. May 21, 2024 While speaking to the media, he vowed to move the Calcutta High Court against the raid conducted by the cops at the behest of the ruling Trinamool Congress government. In …

Sandeshkhali: Clash Breaks Out Between TMC And BJP Workers, Mamata's Party Accuses Rekha Patra Of 'Assault'
7 months, 1 week ago

Sandeshkhali: Clash Breaks Out Between TMC And BJP Workers, Mamata's Party Accuses Rekha Patra Of 'Assault'

ABP News  

A clash broke out between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party workers in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali. The TMC pinned blame on BJP Lok Sabha candidate Rekha Patra alleging that she led an "assault" against their workers. PM @narendramodi is responsible for everything!#SandeshkhaliExposed pic.twitter.com/iBTEmIGXAg — All India Trinamool Congress May 12, 2024 This comes as a new video has emerged from …

Violence in West Bengal: BJP workers' bus attacked in Durgapur
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Violence in West Bengal: BJP workers' bus attacked in Durgapur

Op India  

In a shocking development on Wednesday, Bharatiya Janata Party workers onboard a bus came under attack in Durgapur, West Bengal. Durgapur, West Bengal | BJP workers returning from the rally of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in DVC More area were allegedly attacked. Alarming news from West Bengal: Houses of BJP workers and supporters attacked by #TMC goons for attending …

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points
8 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points

ABP News  

TMC Leaders Detained: The Delhi Police on Monday detained a delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders while they were on a dharna outside the Election Commission's office in the national capital, demanding that the chiefs of the CBI, NIA, ED, and Income Tax Department be changed. The BJP called the protest a "poll gimmick" and alleged that the TMC was making …

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April

Op India  

On Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party will “riot” two days before the first phase of Lok Sabha voting on 19th April in the state. Voting is on 19 April and they will riot on 17 April.” #WATCH | Purulia: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says, "Hold rallies and meetings but do …

Mamata accuses Central agencies of asking TMC leaders to join BJP or face action
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata accuses Central agencies of asking TMC leaders to join BJP or face action

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on April 7 alleged the Central investigating agencies were asking TMC leaders to either join the BJP or face action. Addressing an election rally in Purulia district, she alleged agencies such as the ED, CBI, NIA and the I-T Department were working as "arms" of the BJP. "The agencies are asking our leaders and …

Central agencies asking TMC leaders to join BJP or face action: Mamata
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Central agencies asking TMC leaders to join BJP or face action: Mamata

New Indian Express  

PURULIA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday alleged the central investigating agencies were asking TMC leaders to either join the BJP or face action. Addressing an election rally in Purulia district, she alleged agencies such as the ED, CBI, NIA and the I-T Department were working as "arms" of the BJP. "The agencies are asking our leaders and …

WB: TMC supporters attack NIA team in Purba Medinipur, vehicle vandalised
8 months, 2 weeks ago

WB: TMC supporters attack NIA team in Purba Medinipur, vehicle vandalised

Op India  

In a rerun of the attack on a raiding team of the Directorate of Enforcement at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district, some officers of the elite National Investigation Agency were attacked by supporters of a local Trinamool Congress leader on Saturday. As per reports, the NIA team had visited the residence of a local TMC leader to investigate …

Minor raped at home, BJP blames TMC leader’s son
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Minor raped at home, BJP blames TMC leader’s son

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata/Shantipur, Mar 26 A minor girl was allegedly raped at her home in West Bengal’s Nadia district, with the opposition BJP alleging on Tuesday that the crime was committed by the son of a Trinamool Congress leader. Referring to the incident, senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said in a post on X: "Another rape of a minor girl in Nadia's …

TMC goons attack Union Minister Nisith Pramanik in West Bengal
9 months ago

TMC goons attack Union Minister Nisith Pramanik in West Bengal

Op India  

On Tuesday, West Bengal’s cabinet minister Trinamool Congress Party’s leader Udayan Guha and his supporters allegedly attacked Union Minister of States Nisith Pramanik in Dinhata of West Bengal. BJP’s IT cell chief Amit Malviya posted from his X handle, “TMC goons attack Union Minister and BJP’s Coochbehar candidate Nishith Pramanik. Udayan Guha, minister in Mamata Banerjee’s cabinet, lead the gang …

Five cases of attacks on BJP workers in West Bengal ahead of 2024 elections
9 months ago

Five cases of attacks on BJP workers in West Bengal ahead of 2024 elections

Op India  

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, goons associated with the ruling Trinamool Congress party in West Bengal have yet again unleashed ‘khela‘ of violence against their political rival BJP. In a tweet on Sunday, he informed, “Opponents persecuted across the state by TMC.Met a BJP worker from Kushmondi Assembly, who was attacked by TMC goons, at Gangarampur Super Specialty …

Sandeshkhali: CM Mamata Banerjee reminds TMC leaders about people’s power
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali: CM Mamata Banerjee reminds TMC leaders about people’s power

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday sent out a message to leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress saying that if they lose the support of the people, no one would care for them, a warning issued to her own party members in the backdrop of developments in Sandeshkhali, which has been on the edge since early this …

'Ram, Vaam, Shyam': Mamata Banerjee attacks Congress, Left, BJP amid Sandeshkhali row
10 months ago

'Ram, Vaam, Shyam': Mamata Banerjee attacks Congress, Left, BJP amid Sandeshkhali row

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to disrupt peace in the Sandeshkhali area of 24 North Parganas district. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee attacked the BJP over several issues. Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP over farmers' protest, PMLA cases Reacting to farmers' protest in Punjab and Delhi, Banerjee said the …

BJP misusing ED, CBI; WB Governor their agent: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh
11 months, 1 week ago

BJP misusing ED, CBI; WB Governor their agent: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, January 11 : Amid a war of words between the ruling TMC and the BJP over the attack on an ED team at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday accused the primary opposition party in the state of misusing central agencies. Also accusing West Governor CV Anand Bose of acting as …

'Not banana republic': Bengal governor's 'Constitution' warning to TMC govt on ED attack
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Not banana republic': Bengal governor's 'Constitution' warning to TMC govt on ED attack

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday called the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials by TMC leader Sheikh Sajahan's supporters, “alarming, deplorable and a ghastly incident”. In a strongly worded rejoinder, he said Bengal isn't a "banana republic" and the government should stop "barbarism and vandalism" in the state. North 24 Parganas: The windows of a vehicle in …

‘TMC a rich party, should use chartered flights to send workers to Delhi’: Suvendu Adhikari
1 year, 2 months ago

‘TMC a rich party, should use chartered flights to send workers to Delhi’: Suvendu Adhikari

Hindustan Times  

Refuting the allegations made by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee that BJP is cancelling trains so that TMC workers cannot attend protests in the national capital on Sunday, Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari said that TMC is lying and Bengal ruling party should use its chartered plane to send their party workers to join protests. They …

West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari calls for 'encounter' policy, cites Yogi's UP; TMC hits back
1 year, 4 months ago

West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari calls for 'encounter' policy, cites Yogi's UP; TMC hits back

India TV News  

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday drew a parallel between the West Bengal Chief Minister and her Uttar Pradesh counterpart and said that “an able administrator like Yogi Adityanath should have been at the helm” in Mamata Banerjee-led state and advocated for “encounters” of those committing crimes against women. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who also holds the law and order …

TMC alleges BJP goons indulged in Bengal rural poll violence and not its workers
1 year, 4 months ago

TMC alleges BJP goons indulged in Bengal rural poll violence and not its workers

India TV News  

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday alleged that BJP goons had indulged in violence during the panchayat elections in West Bengal and not the ruling party's cadre as claimed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an address earlier in the day. Claiming that the PM's accusations against the TMC government were untrue, West Bengal minister Sashi Panja also accused the BJP …

BJP candidate groped, sexually assaulted by TMC goons: Amit Malviya
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP candidate groped, sexually assaulted by TMC goons: Amit Malviya

Op India  

On Monday, BJP national spokesperson Amit Malviya informed that a woman candidate of his party was groped and assaulted by workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal. The complaint filed with the Domjur police stated, “This said persons touched the secret part of my body throughout the counting and as well beat me during the counting.” Another …

‘Gherao BJP leaders’ homes on August 5, protest in Delhi on Oct 2: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Gherao BJP leaders’ homes on August 5, protest in Delhi on Oct 2: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Stepping up the attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Centre for allegedly delaying funds to West Bengal, Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee announced on Friday that TMC leaders will peacefully gherao houses of all BJP leaders on August 5. Banerjee also said TMC leaders will go to Delhi to launch a massive protest against the BJP stopping the …

Lalu Yadav backed Mamata Banerjee, raised an issue with Gandhis at meet: Sources
1 year, 5 months ago

Lalu Yadav backed Mamata Banerjee, raised an issue with Gandhis at meet: Sources

India Today  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backed Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee in the recently held Opposition meeting in Bengaluru and asked why the West Bengal unit of the Congress party spoke against the TMC, sources told India Today. Without naming anyone, Lalu Yadav raised the issue with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and asked why the …

West Bengal: BJP predicts Mamata govt's collapse in near future, TMC reacts sharply
1 year, 5 months ago

West Bengal: BJP predicts Mamata govt's collapse in near future, TMC reacts sharply

India TV News  

BJP's tall claim: The BJP on Sunday upped the ante against the ruling TMC in West Bengal and said that it was just a matter of time before the Mamata Banerjee government in the state collapsed. Reacting sharply to the BJP leaders’ remarks, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Santanu Sen said that they want to please the party’s top brass through …

Opposition blames TMC for deaths in Bengal, party hits back
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition blames TMC for deaths in Bengal, party hits back

Hindustan Times  

Widespread violence during voting for the panchayat elections triggered a political blame game in West Bengal on Saturday with the ruling Trinamool Congress accusing the Opposition of orchestrating violence, and the Bharatiya Janata Party calling for President’s Rule in the state to end this “death of democracy”. The BJP blamed state election commissioner Rajiva Sinha for the deaths and shot …

West Bengal Panchayat Election: ‘TMC hooliganism crossed…’, BJP on poll violence
1 year, 5 months ago

West Bengal Panchayat Election: ‘TMC hooliganism crossed…’, BJP on poll violence

Live Mint  

A war of words escalated between Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Trinamool Congress as violence and deaths were reported from across West Bengal during the panchayat elections on Saturday. BJP state chief Sukanta Majumdar alleged that TMC hooliganism crossed all limits and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with the Chief Electoral Officer of the state were "responsible" for murders, …

4 injured in TMC-Opposition clashes during poll campaign in Bengal's Chandrakona
1 year, 5 months ago

4 injured in TMC-Opposition clashes during poll campaign in Bengal's Chandrakona

India Today  

Violent row erupted in Chandrakona in West Midnapore district, as the ruling Trinamool Congress party clashed with opposition parties, Communist Party of India ) and Indian Secular Front, during Sunday's campaign for the upcoming elections in Bengal. The clashes erupted in Chandrrakona, known to be a stronghold of the TMC, when CPI and ISF attempted to reopen their party office …

4 workers suffer bullet injuries in clash at Bengal’s Murshidabad: TMC
1 year, 5 months ago

4 workers suffer bullet injuries in clash at Bengal’s Murshidabad: TMC

Hindustan Times  

BERHAMPORE: Four men suffered bullet injuries and four others were injured in a clash in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Monday afternoon when workers of various political parties were campaigning for the July 8 panchayat polls in the state, police said. TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh accused the Congress and CPM for the violence The incident took place in …

TMC worker killed, Bengal panchayat poll violence toll at 6
1 year, 6 months ago

TMC worker killed, Bengal panchayat poll violence toll at 6

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata A day after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the nomination filing process for the upcoming panchayat polls went off peacefully, a TMC worker was allegedly killed at Malda in north Bengal on Saturday, taking the death toll to at least six in the last eight days. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee had said, however has …

West Bengal: Clashes erupt between TMC, ISF Workers in Bhangar over panchayat polls
1 year, 6 months ago

West Bengal: Clashes erupt between TMC, ISF Workers in Bhangar over panchayat polls

India TV News  

Another clash broke out between leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Indian Secular Front in West Bengal on the fourth day of the filing of nominations for the upcoming Panchayat polls. During the brawl that took place at Bhangar in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal between the ruling TMC and the ISF, a number of …

TMC demands Suvendu Adhikari’s arrest after his convoy’s SUV allegedly kills man
1 year, 7 months ago

TMC demands Suvendu Adhikari’s arrest after his convoy’s SUV allegedly kills man

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress on Friday demanded the arrest of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari following Thursday’s incident in which a man died after allegedly being knocked down by a car of Adhikari’s convoy at Chandipur in East Medinipur district. People took to street to protest the death of villager who was allegedly killed after being hit by a convoy …

Bengal violence: Amit Shah speaks to governor, BJP chief
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengal violence: Amit Shah speaks to governor, BJP chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: A day after the violence at the Rama Navami rally in Howrah, near Kolkata, fresh unrest was reported from the trouble-hit areas in the town on the banks of the river Hooghly, while 36 persons were arrested by the police. Worried over the situation, Union home minister Amit Shah called up West Bengal governor C.V. Ananda Bose and state …

Fresh clashes in Bengal; BJP moves HC for probe
1 year, 8 months ago

Fresh clashes in Bengal; BJP moves HC for probe

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday called up West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose over violence during Ram Navami processions in Howrah district and the BJP moved the Calcutta high court seeking a central investigation into the episode that has triggered a political row. The BJP blamed the ruling Trinamool Congress for the violence and moved the high court, …

‘Mamata Banerjee has told TMC leaders to restrict public comments’
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Mamata Banerjee has told TMC leaders to restrict public comments’

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress chairperson and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee pulled up some senior leaders and ministers at a recent meeting for making certain comments that she does not approve, the party’s office bearers said on Wednesday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaking to the media at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Tuesday “Banerjee …

Tripura violence: Left and Congress MPs ‘attacked’; 3-4 vehicles vandalised
1 year, 9 months ago

Tripura violence: Left and Congress MPs ‘attacked’; 3-4 vehicles vandalised

Hindustan Times  

A joint fact-finding team from the Left parties and the Congress, including MPs and MLAs, which arrived in Agartala on Friday to look into post-poll violence in Tripura, was attacked in Sepahijala district, reports, citing the police, claimed. Sharing a video, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh tweeted, “A delegation of Congress leaders was attacked by BJP goons today in Bishalgarh & …

TMC has understanding with BJP to escape Central agencies' crackdown: Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

TMC has understanding with BJP to escape Central agencies' crackdown: Congress

India Today  

Amid the ongoing summons and raids by various central agencies on leaders of several opposition parties in the country, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the probe agencies of the Central government are going easy on the Trinamool Congress because of a tacit understanding between Mamata Banerjee's party and the BJP. Trinamool Congress has understanding with Bharatiya Janata Party to …

TMC, BJP workers clash after union minister’s car allegedly attacked in Bengal
1 year, 9 months ago

TMC, BJP workers clash after union minister’s car allegedly attacked in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

A clash broke out between the workers of the Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party after union minister Nisith Pramanik’s car was allegedly attacked by a mob on Saturday in Cooch Behar district in north Bengal, police said. Locals said that TMC workers gathered on two sides of the road that Pramanik’s convoy was scheduled to take and showed black …

Only TMC can oust BJP govt: CM Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 10 months ago

Only TMC can oust BJP govt: CM Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that the TMC is the only party that can oust the double-engine government of the BJP. Democracy is in a bad shape in the state, and our leaders and members became subjects of torture for protesting against such misdeeds," said Mamata Banerjee. In an indirect reference to the …

TMC youth leader among key suspects in Bengal school recruitment scam: ED
1 year, 10 months ago

TMC youth leader among key suspects in Bengal school recruitment scam: ED

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress youth wing leader Kuntal Ghosh, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 21, is suspected to have been running a chain of middlemen who took bribes from people in exchange for jobs as teachers and staff at state-run schools across Bengal between 2014 and 2021, ED officials said on Wednesday. TMC youth wing leader Juntal Ghosh was arrested …

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