'Bengal deteriorating under Mamata,' says Adhir Ranjan after stopped from visiting violence-hit Sandeshkhali
1 year, 1 month ago

'Bengal deteriorating under Mamata,' says Adhir Ranjan after stopped from visiting violence-hit Sandeshkhali

India TV News  

West Bengal Congress chief and MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has hit out at I.N.D.I.A bloc member and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government saying that the state's condition is deteriorating and there is no democracy left here. Chowdhury's statement came as he along with other leaders wanted to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali to meet the victims but were stopped by the police. Hitting out at the Mamata government, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "Bengal me sarkar ne durgati kardi hai. Adhir Ranjan not allowed to visit Sandeshkhali area, slams Mamata govt Adhir Ranjan was stopped by police on way to restive Sandeshkhali area, which has been rocked by protests over alleged atrocities on villagers by TMC leaders, citing prohibitory orders.

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Mamata Banerjee Sets New Targets for 2026 Bengal Elections Amid Voter List Concerns
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mamata Banerjee Sets New Targets for 2026 Bengal Elections Amid Voter List Concerns

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 01, 2025 15:31 IST - 5 MINS READ West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo, Mamata Banerjee, is clearly leaving little to chance ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre is using underhanded tactics—tampering with electoral rolls—Mamata claimed that the upcoming political battle is about “protecting the identity …

Bengal Congress president lauds Mamata Banerjee government’s arrangements at Gangasagar Mela
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bengal Congress president lauds Mamata Banerjee government’s arrangements at Gangasagar Mela

The Hindu  

West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar lauded the Mamata Banerjee-led government’s arrangements at Gangasagar Mela, while criticising arrangements at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh. Mr. Sarkar has taken a softer approach towards the ruling government in West Bengal compared to his predecessor Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. The Congress leader said that even if they are in the Opposition, and criticise …

Bengal BJP MLAs stage sit-in on Assembly premises against Mamata Banerjee govt
1 month ago

Bengal BJP MLAs stage sit-in on Assembly premises against Mamata Banerjee govt

The Hindu  

BJP legislators led by Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday staged a sit-in on the premises of the West Bengal Assembly in protest against alleged appeasement politics by the Mamata Banerjee government. Shouting slogans like 'Murti bhangar sarkar aar nei darkar', around 30 BJP legislators squatted on the stairs leading to the main entrance of the Assembly hall. This comes a day …

Mamata blames Congress, AAP for BJP’s Delhi victory, rules out alliance for 2026
1 month, 1 week ago

Mamata blames Congress, AAP for BJP’s Delhi victory, rules out alliance for 2026

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress chairperson and West Bengal chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Monday blamed the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress for failure of the opposition to win election in Delhi and Haryana and ruled out the possibility of having any alliance with the Congress for 2026 Bengal assembly polls. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also sent a strong …

Bengal's turn in 2026: BJP warns Mamata Banerjee after AAP rout in Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengal's turn in 2026: BJP warns Mamata Banerjee after AAP rout in Delhi

India Today  

As the BJP romped to a victory in Delhi after 27 years, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari warned the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, saying West Bengal would be the next state where the saffron party would win in the upcoming Assembly polls. BJP'S DELHI WIN BOOSTS BENGAL UNIT Voicing similar sentiments, Siliguri BJP chief Arun Mandal told news agency ANI, "Bengali …

'Mamata Establishing Bangladesh Rule': BJP, Congress Slam Bengal CM After 'BSF-Centre Blueprint' Remark
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Mamata Establishing Bangladesh Rule': BJP, Congress Slam Bengal CM After 'BSF-Centre Blueprint' Remark

ABP News  

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee invited the ire of both the BJP and the Congress with her "blueprint" remark on Thursday. "Is the incompetent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee trying to establish Mohammad Yunus's system of governance in West Bengal," he asked. Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said: "One may be from any party but the way allegations are being …

'Mamata Will Be Jailed If BJP Wins Bengal': Suvendu's Warning In Sandeshkhali Day After CM's Visit
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Mamata Will Be Jailed If BJP Wins Bengal': Suvendu's Warning In Sandeshkhali Day After CM's Visit

ABP News  

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has said that if the saffron party comes to power in West Bengal, it will send Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to jail for arresting the protesting women in Sandeshkhali. The remark comes a day after Mamata Banerjee attended a programme in Sandeshkhali during her first visit to the area since allegations of sexual harassment and land …

If BJP wins...: Suvendu Adhikari's warning to Mamata Banerjee in Sandeshkhali
2 months, 3 weeks ago

If BJP wins...: Suvendu Adhikari's warning to Mamata Banerjee in Sandeshkhali

India Today  

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said if the saffron party came to power in West Bengal, it would send Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to jail for arresting the women in Sandeshkhali for protesting against the alleged misdeeds by local Trinamool Congress leaders. He claimed that the Trinamool Congress government framed false charges against protesting women in Sandeshkhali and said …

'I Am Indebted': Mamata On Oppn Leaders Backing Her To Lead INDIA Bloc
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

'I Am Indebted': Mamata On Oppn Leaders Backing Her To Lead INDIA Bloc

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for supporting her as the potential leader of the non-BJP coalition. therefore she has the right to say so.” Prominent leaders like NCP chief Sharad Pawar and RJD president Lalu Prasad have expressed their support for Mamata Banerjee. Additionally, YSRCP Rajya Sabha …

Mamata Banerjee on leaders backing her to lead INDIA bloc: 'Indebted to everyone who honoured me'
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3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee on leaders backing her to lead INDIA bloc: 'Indebted to everyone who honoured me'

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today thanked several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for backing her as the leader of the non-BJP coalition. Mamata Banerjee expressed her gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role in the INDIA bloc, amid growing discussions about a change in the alliance's leadership. Earlier, Nationalist Congress Party president …

Lalu Prasad Supports Mamata Banerjee's Leadership of INDIA Bloc
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3 months, 1 week ago

Lalu Prasad Supports Mamata Banerjee's Leadership of INDIA Bloc

Deccan Chronicle  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has garnered support from several key leaders in the opposition alliance after expressing her willingness to lead the INDIA bloc. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has openly supported Mamata Banerjee’s bid to head the INDIA bloc. Mamata Banerjee’s Dissatisfaction with Current INDIA Bloc Leadership Earlier this week, Mamata …

Mamata Hits Back at Bangladesh Leaders Over Bengal, Bihar, Odisha Claim
3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Hits Back at Bangladesh Leaders Over Bengal, Bihar, Odisha Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday warned some Bangladeshi politicians that the Indians would not sit down to have a “lollipop” to their claim to take over Bengal along with two other neighbouring states. Her swipe to the Bangladeshi leaders came on a day when Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Dhaka and held meetings with the …

'Only Leader Who Has Repeatedly Defeated BJP:' TMC Demands To Make Mamata As INDIA bloc's Leader
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3 months, 1 week ago

'Only Leader Who Has Repeatedly Defeated BJP:' TMC Demands To Make Mamata As INDIA bloc's Leader

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 8 : The Trinamool Congress on Sunday raised the pitch on the demand to make its chief Mamata Banerjee the leader of the INDIA bloc, with party MP Kirti Azad saying she is the "most suitable" for the job as she is the only leader who has repeatedly defeated the BJP. West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee's statement …

Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided

ABP News  

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has created a loud buzz in the political circles with her statement on the Opposition INDIA bloc. Lucknow: On West Bengal CM Mamata Banrejee's willingness to lead the INDI Alliance, SP leader Udayveer Singh says, "Mamata Banerjee is a prominent leader, and her party has consistently opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party. #WATCH | Delhi: On …

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if given opportunity: Mamata
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if given opportunity: Mamata

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the opposition INDIA bloc, signaling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given an opportunity. I would just say that everyone needs to be taken along," she said in an interview with Bengali news channel News 18 Bangla on Friday.Asked why she is not taking …

‘I can run it from here’: Mamata Banerjee expresses interest to run INDIA bloc from West Bengal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I can run it from here’: Mamata Banerjee expresses interest to run INDIA bloc from West Bengal

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the way the opposition INDIA bloc is functioning and signalled her readiness to lead it if given the chance. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee during the inauguration of the 30th Kolkata International Film festival in Kolkata on Dec 4. Banerjee's comments follow those of …

Stopped On Violence-Hit Sambhal's Route, Rahul Gandhi Has A Proposal For UP Police
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stopped On Violence-Hit Sambhal's Route, Rahul Gandhi Has A Proposal For UP Police

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress' Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi took the Uttar Pradesh Police head-on on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway at the Ghazipur border when they were stopped from going to violence-hit Sambhal. #WATCH | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at the Ghazipur border where he along with other Congress leaders have been stopped …

That's a good joke: Congress MP on push for Mamata Banerjee to lead INDIA bloc
3 months, 2 weeks ago

That's a good joke: Congress MP on push for Mamata Banerjee to lead INDIA bloc

India Today  

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday rejected the Trinamool Congress's suggestion of appointing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the leader of the INDIA bloc, terming it a "good joke". #WATCH | "That's a good joke," says Congress MP Manickam Tagore on TMC leaders suggesting that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee should be made …

West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee
4 months ago

West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

Union Minister and Bihar BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, drawing parallels between her governance and that of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Accusing Banerjee of failing to maintain law and order, the Union Textiles Minister alleged that "Muslim goons" hold sway in West Bengal under the Trinamool …

Mamata Banerjee Warns of Plot to Stir Unrest During Diwali: 'I Don't Want Communal Tension'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee Warns of Plot to Stir Unrest During Diwali: 'I Don't Want Communal Tension'

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed concern over the potential for unrest during the upcoming Diwali celebrations. She urged the police to enhance security arrangements and increase the presence of the Special Task Force (STF). She also reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining communal harmony and urged the media to avoid sensationalizing the situation. In both Odisha and West …

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday slammed the West Bengal government and chief minister Mamata Banerjee over their handling of the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital saying that “a lot remains to be done” in light of the ongoing atrocities and crimes against women in the country. Speaking at an event …

CMs and political leaders from other states slam Mamata Banerjee for her threatening remarks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CMs and political leaders from other states slam Mamata Banerjee for her threatening remarks

Op India  

The Kolkata rape case has intensified outrage in the state of West Bengal against the incumbent CM Mamata Banerjee. Please remember, I love Bangladesh, they speak like us, and their culture is the same as ours, but Bangladesh is a separate nation, and India is a separate nation.” Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee says, "Remember if Bengal is burned, then Assam, …

Bengal bandh sparks clashes on streets of Kolkata
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal bandh sparks clashes on streets of Kolkata

Hindustan Times  

A 12-hour bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party over the rape and murder of a young doctor sparked fierce clashes on the streets of Kolkata on Wednesday and stalled life in other parts of West Bengal even as politics mounted over the gruesome crime that has stunned India and stoked sweeping protests. Workers from the BJP workers blocked roads …

‘Didi, how dare you…?: Assam CM blasts Mamata Banerjee’s ‘burn’ warning to Modi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Didi, how dare you…?: Assam CM blasts Mamata Banerjee’s ‘burn’ warning to Modi

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday lashed out at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on the BJP- “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam?” Sarma posted on X. Sarma's sharp remarks came after Banerjee attacked the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the violence during the bandh. However, Bangladesh is a different country.” The …

Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata govt of 'detaining' four students ahead of Nabanna Abhijan rally
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata govt of 'detaining' four students ahead of Nabanna Abhijan rally

India TV News  

BJP leader and LoP West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendhu Adhikari on Tuesday accused Mamata Banerjee's government of disappearing four students who were set to participate in the Nabanna Abhijan rally today. 'Four arrested': Police reacts The West Bengal Police has however denied their missing and said that they were arrested because of orchestrating large-scale violence during the Nabanna Abhijan. West …

Nabanna Abhijan rally: Bengal Governor asks Mamata govt to follow SC's 'suggestion', not suppress protests
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nabanna Abhijan rally: Bengal Governor asks Mamata govt to follow SC's 'suggestion', not suppress protests

India TV News  

Nabanna Abhijan rally: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday lashed out at the Mamata Banerjee government for "suppressing" the "peaceful protests" being carried out by the students through a march called 'Nabanna Abhijan rally'. The Governor advised the government to adhere to the Supreme Court's suggestion in which the top court had asked the state administration not to …

‘Can happen in India too': Salman Khurshid faces flak over remarks on Bangladesh; BJP calls him 'anarchist'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Can happen in India too': Salman Khurshid faces flak over remarks on Bangladesh; BJP calls him 'anarchist'

Hindustan Times  

Former Union minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid courted controversy by saying what is happening in neighbouring Bangladesh can happen in India too. Former Union minister Salman Khurshid Speaking at the launch of academician Mujibur Rehman's book Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims, Khurshid said, “Everything may look normal in Kashmir. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla said, "Congress party says …

'Will Congress Act On Him': Salman Khurshid's Warning Of Bangladesh-Like Turmoil In India Draws BJP's Ire
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will Congress Act On Him': Salman Khurshid's Warning Of Bangladesh-Like Turmoil In India Draws BJP's Ire

News 18  

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla hit out at senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid over his remarks signalling the possibility of similar unrest in India to that in neighbouring Bangladesh. The BJP leader accused the Congress party of “inciting violence” and “undermining Bharat’s democratic institutions”. In their hatred for Modi they hate BharatSalman Khursheed / Congress draws parallel & incites / …

West Bengal: BJP Reaches Out to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Congress Exit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: BJP Reaches Out to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Congress Exit

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Close on the heels of Congress veteran Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's step down from the party chief’s post in West Bengal, a section of state BJP leaders have started reaching out to him to rope him into their party. While Rajya Sabha MP Shameek Bhattacharya asserted that the former Berhampore parliamentarian has no option other than siding with BJP, Bishnupur …

Congress divided over Mamata’s walkout: Jairam supports her, Adhir feels she is lying
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress divided over Mamata’s walkout: Jairam supports her, Adhir feels she is lying

The Hindu  

On a day when the Congress leadership in Delhi came out in support of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying the treatment she received at the NITI Aayog meeting was “unacceptable”, State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged Ms. Banerjee may be lying. Its treatment of the West Bengal CM today, although typical of the NITI Aayog, is unacceptable,” …

Morning briefing: Bengal CM reacts to MEA statement over Bangladesh; details about Rahul Gandhi's new address, and more
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Morning briefing: Bengal CM reacts to MEA statement over Bangladesh; details about Rahul Gandhi's new address, and more

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday hit back at the Ministry of External Affairs for objecting to her ‘shelter offer’ to people from violence-hit Bangladesh. Dig deeper West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Bungalow No 5, Sunehri Bagh Road is set to be Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's new residential address as the house …

’If Bangladeshis come knocking…’: Mamata Banerjee’s promise as deadly job quota protests kill over 150
8 months ago

’If Bangladeshis come knocking…’: Mamata Banerjee’s promise as deadly job quota protests kill over 150

Live Mint  

"If Bangladeshis come knocking on our door, we will provide them shelter," West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee said on Sunday during the party's annual 'Shahis Dibas' gathering at Kolkata's Esplanade. West Bengal Mob Assault Cases Amid allegations of mob assault and violence in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee said, "Don't inflict injustice on people or tolerate …

BJP-led govt at Centre would not last long: Mamata
8 months ago

BJP-led govt at Centre would not last long: Mamata

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said the BJP-led government at the Centre would not last long as it has been formed through "intimidation". While addressing the mega 'Martyrs' Day' rally of the TMC, Banerjee lauded Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who was present at the programme, for his party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls in …

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

NDA govt unstable, may not complete its term: Mamata Banerjee
8 months, 1 week ago

NDA govt unstable, may not complete its term: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bharatiya Janata Party -led NDA government at the centre was unstable and may not even complete its term. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee The Trinamool Congress supremo, who met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai on Friday, said she would campaign for him during the Maharashtra legislative assembly …

Woman assault case: Mamata targets BJP, says 'two-year-old video is being circulated to malign Bengal'
8 months, 1 week ago

Woman assault case: Mamata targets BJP, says 'two-year-old video is being circulated to malign Bengal'

India TV News  

TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party and a section of the media for allegedly maligning the state over the recent incident of mob assault in Ariadha in North 24 Parganas district. The chief minister, while speaking to reporters at the Kolkata airport, said a two-year-old incident, a video clip of …

Suvendu Adhikari meets Amit Shah, apprises him of deteriorating women's security situation in West Bengal
8 months, 1 week ago

Suvendu Adhikari meets Amit Shah, apprises him of deteriorating women's security situation in West Bengal

India TV News  

The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari emphasized the deteriorating women's security situation in the Mamata Banerjee-led state on Thursday. He was holding a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during which he elaborated on the tragic instances of atrocities committed against women in West Bengal's Chopra, Cooch Behar, and …

‘…Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai’: BJP on ‘horrific’ woman's flogging in Bengal; Trinamool Congress reacts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘…Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai’: BJP on ‘horrific’ woman's flogging in Bengal; Trinamool Congress reacts

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday came down heavily on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over a video of a man assaulting a woman in Chopra in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur, claiming that “Sandeshkhali gave Sheikh Shahjahan and north Dinajpur gave Tajmul alias "JCB” – the accused. The man, Tajmul alias "JCB” who is allegedly a TMC leader, …

Revamp looms over Bengal Congress; will Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stay at the helm?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Revamp looms over Bengal Congress; will Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stay at the helm?

India Today  

For the Congress in West Bengal, electoral hopes turned into despair once again on June 4 as the Lok Sabha poll results trickled in—just one seat for the party out of the 42 it contested in alliance with the Left and a shock defeat for state president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur, after five consecutive parliamentary stints. While the Congress …

West Bengal: Couple in 'illicit relationship' assaulted allegedly by local TMC leader; Opposition reacts
8 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal: Couple in 'illicit relationship' assaulted allegedly by local TMC leader; Opposition reacts

India TV News  

A case was registered after a video clip of a brutal assault on a couple allegedly involved in an illicit relationship went viral, West Bengal Police said on Sunday. The man who was spotted in the video thrashing two with a bamboo stick was allegedly a local TMC leader of Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district where the incident occurred following …

West Bengal Police blocks Suvendu Adhikari from entering Raj Bhavan amid post-poll violence claims
9 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. …

How Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress Secured Landslide Victory in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

How Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress Secured Landslide Victory in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls 2024

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 11, 2024 16:21 IST - 8 MINS READ On May 28, three days ahead of the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “This time, in the whole of Hindustan, the best performing State will be West Bengal. For Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress, this victory is …

Bengal BJP seeks governors’ intervention after post-poll violence reports
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal BJP seeks governors’ intervention after post-poll violence reports

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Incidents of post-poll violence poured in from several pockets of West Bengal, including Asansol, Howrah, Bhangar, Ghatal, Konnanar, Basirhat, Jhargram and Kolkata. A BJP office allegedly set on fire amid post-poll violence in West Bengal In most of the alleged incidents, it was the Bharatiya Janata Party workers who said that they were targeted and their houses and shops …

After Baharampur loss, Adhir Chowdhury foresees ‘difficulties’ for himself in days ahead
9 months, 2 weeks ago

After Baharampur loss, Adhir Chowdhury foresees ‘difficulties’ for himself in days ahead

Hindustan Times  

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the West Bengal unit chief of the Congress party, has predicted “difficulties” for himself in the coming days, with his statement coming after he was defeated in the Baharampur parliamentary constituency, which gave him five consecutive terms in the Lok Sabha since 1999. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury In the recently-held general elections, Chowdhury was defeated by …

Doing it the Didi way: How Mamata confounded predictions and proved Bengal is hers again
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Doing it the Didi way: How Mamata confounded predictions and proved Bengal is hers again

New Indian Express  

When the sun rose on Tuesday, June 4, not many gave an outside chance to West Bengal's ruling All India Trinamool Congress to stem the saffron tide in the state. In fact, many were wondering if she might wobble out when assembly polls are held two years later. Still Bengal's didi Mamata herself is still the “didi” she was. While …

West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024: From Mahua Moitra to Adhir Ranjan, here's list of top players
9 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024: From Mahua Moitra to Adhir Ranjan, here's list of top players

India TV News  

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have turned West Bengal into a pivotal battleground, witnessing a significant political showdown between Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress and its primary adversary, the Bharatiya Janata Party. KEY CANDIDATES CONSTITUENCY Mahua Moitra Krishnanagar Nisith Pramanik Cooch Behar Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Baharampur Locket Chatterjee Hooghly Yusuf Pathan Baharampur Shatrughan Sinha Asansol Priya Saha Bolpur Swapan Majumder Barasat …

Bengal governor asks Mamata Banerjee to act on Sandeshkhali post-poll violence
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal governor asks Mamata Banerjee to act on Sandeshkhali post-poll violence

India Today  

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Sunday said he was worried after getting reports about post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali, and asked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to intervene immediately and restore peace there. Speaking to PTI, Bose said that he has written to Banerjee asking her to inform him about the action taken against those involved in the incidents …

West Bengal Guv asks Mamata Banerjee to address post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali
9 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal Guv asks Mamata Banerjee to address post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali

India TV News  

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Sunday voiced his concerns over reports of post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali and called on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to intervene immediately to restore peace. Further, the Governor also added that he wants to know when the violence would cease and when the residents of Sandeshkhali would be able to live a “fearless …

OPINION | Will Modi overtake Mamata in Bengal this time?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | Will Modi overtake Mamata in Bengal this time?

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that West Bengal would come up with the most surprising results on June 4 and “Mamata’s fort will crumble this time”. He said, “ten years ago, I had given the slogan “Na Khaoonga, Na Khaane Doonga”, but this time, I want to add ‘Jihnone Khaaya, Unse Wapas Vasoolunga, Jinka Khaya, Unhen Lautaoonga’.” It …

Mamata Banerjee assures visits during Election Campaign, says 'I will visit Sandeshkhali too'
10 months ago

Mamata Banerjee assures visits during Election Campaign, says 'I will visit Sandeshkhali too'

India TV News  

During a recent address in Basirhat, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured constituents of her dedication to visit every area during the election campaign. Accusations against BJP's conspiracy Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating a conspiracy in Sandeshkhali, which falls under the Basirhat Lok Sabha seat in North 24 Parganas district. Criticism of Prime Minister Modi In her speech, …

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