ABHISHEK CHAKRABORTY
West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari holds CPI-M responsible for "cutting the Hindu vote" which led to TMC’s victory in 12 Lok Sabha seats
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accuses CPI-M of cutting Hindu votes to help Trinamool Congress win 12 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. Adhikari criticizes CPI-M for their disrupting tactics and claims they targeted Hindu votes in elections. He also highlights CPI-M's past actions during their regime in the state.
West Bengal Lok Sabha Results 2024: Here's who is winning and who is losing
West Bengal Lok Sabha Results 2024: TMC and BJP in close contest as counting of postal ballots for Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal begins. Early reports show TMC leading in 3 seats, BJP and Congress in 1 each.
West Bengal Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP to dominate three-way fight against TMC, Cong, predicts exit polls
West Bengal 2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: Kolkata and its surrounding regions, including the Sunderbans, participated in the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. Historically, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dominated these nine constituencies, with the BJP struggling to make significant inroads. Dum Dum has been the only exception where the BJP has found some success. The exit poll numbers will be released at 6:30 pm, following the conclusion of this last phase of voting.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee terms Modi's meditation as 'media spectacle' using tax payers' money
"You (journalists), me and everybody can meditate. No issue. It is good for one's body, mind and soul. But please don't make it a media spectacle, don't sit for meditation in full glare of camera," Banerjee told reporters after casting his vote.
Lok Sabha Elections: Phase 7 to decide TMC's dominance
In 2019, Trinamool won all the nine seats going to the polls on June 1. Out of these nine seats, several political heavyweights are in the fray in the south Bengal region including Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour. Banerjee is party's de facto number two and has vowed to win the seat with the highest margin.
Indian films are making a comeback in Russia
Industry players and authorities are working to reignite the old cultural affiliation by increasing film shoots and screenings of Indian films in Russia.
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DTDC Express elevates Abhishek Chakraborty to the role of CEO
Before assuming the role of CEO, Abhishek Chakraborty led the firm as executive director for 15 years. He also played a role in establishing a strategic partnership between DTDC and Geopost (owned by La Poste). He also spearheaded the DTDC and Amarex partnership. He has also been responsible for introducing initiatives such as the MyDTDC app and DTDCShipAssure, the company’s money-back guarantee service.
Sandeshkhali issue: West Bengal police, not ED-CBI, arrested Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjhan, says TMC Abhishek Banerjee
" Sheikh Shahjahan and Sudipto Sen were arrested by Bengal Police. We took action against Partha Chatterjee, Jyotipriyo Mullick, Sheikh Shahjahan and others," Banerjee said in Basirhat Constituency, which includes Sandeshkhali area.
TMC comes out strongly in support of party MP Mohua Moitra, says any who question BJP-led NDA is harassed
The ruling TMC has strongly supported MP Mahua Moitra in a 'cash-for-query' controversy, claiming that those questioning the government were "harassed" by the BJP-led NDA dispensation at the Centre. The TMC party has had a hands-off approach and has even said it would await the Ethics committee's report on the issue.
CPI(M) will strengthen INDIA bloc nationally, fight TMC, BJP in Bengal: Senior leader
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) will strengthen the opposition INDIA bloc nationally but will also continue to fight against both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, according to senior CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty. Chakraborty stated that the CPI(M) will not be part of the INDIA bloc coordination committee but will put its efforts against the BJP. He also accused the TMC of having a secret understanding with the BJP and vowed to continue the party's fight against the saffron party.
TMC for united fight against BJP, CPM must clarify its stand: Abhishek Banerjee
Trinamool Congress also posted on its 'X' handle that "recognising the importance of solidarity in safeguarding democratic values, Shri @abhishekaitc affirmed that our doors are always open to all like-minded parties. In this fight against the BJP, we shall stand tall and united!" On CPM's stand not to be part of the INDIA bloc's co-ordination committee, Banerjee said, "CPM can clarify its position."
All parties welcome to join INDIA alliance's coordination committee meeting: Abhishek Banerjee
Trinamool Congress also took to their X handle and tweeted, "Recognising the importance of solidarity in safeguarding democratic values, Shri @abhishekaitc affirmed that our doors are always open to all like-minded parties. In this fight against the BJP, we shall stand tall and united!"
West Bengal minister's vehicle attacked as Kurmi protest targets Abhishek's convoy
The Kurmi community, which is classified as OBC at present, protested for days in April in different districts of the state, including Dakshin Dinajpur, Purulia, Jhargram and Paschim Medinipur, demanding ST status. CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty said the TMC leadership should do some soul-searching as to why such protests are taking place in the state.
'The Kashmir Files' all set to make a grand return to theatres on January 19
Amidst all the controversy, the film managed to become a humongous hit, and minted over Rs 340 crore at BO.
Manish Malhotra Diwali Party 2022: B’Town celebs make glamourous entry
Manish Malhotra Diwali Party was a star-studded affair in which many celebrities marked their attendance. As there was a unique sequin clothing concept for Manish Malhotra Diwali Party, many celebrities were seen arriving in sequin lehenga and saree.
Police arrests lawyer for sending threat letter to CBI Court judge
Sudipto Roy, the lawyer, had faked the signature of one Bappa Chatterjee, head clerk of East Burdwan Executive Magistrate and wrote the letter in his name, threatening Justice Chakraborty, who is hearing the multi-crore cattle smuggling case.
TMC minister blames several celebrity-turned MPs and MLAs of corruption
The Minister even claimed that party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and state President Subrata Bakshi have turned deaf ears to his complaints about these allegations.
Mamata Banerjee arrives in Delhi, asks MPs to raise "people's issues"
Banerjee met her party MPs after landing in Delhi in an informal meeting over tea at MP Sukhendu Shekhar Roy's house. According to an MP who participated in the meeting, she asked them to raise strong issues that concern common men and women, both inside the parliament and on the street.
Gay couple gets married in Kolkata; pictures take internet by storm
A gay couple from Kolkata tied the knot in a private ceremony on Sunday 3rd July. The internet loves the adorable couples’ wedding festivities.
Pandemic made DTDC diversify into sectors like pharma, food: Executive director
Like many other logistics companies, DTDC had faced a "zero revenue" situation due to the frequent lockdowns during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. It then tried to get into spaces that called for logistical support, the foremost being the transport of Covid-19 vaccines, said executive director Abhishek Chakraborty.
24 years since forming TMC, Mamata Banerjee only grew stronger amid rebellions
In TMC's 24-year journey, Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who has earned herself the image of a gutsy leader, always made swift comebacks with greater ferocity as and when some leaders in her coterie revolted, and this time was no exception as she barely dithered to clip Abhishek's wings amid the internal strife between old guard and fresh blood.
Trinamool says Mukul Roy’s return to revive party in Tripura
“West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has a huge following in Tripura. We have over the years built a good organisation. After Trinamool returned to power in West Bengal, the people are looking forward to the party to provide an alternative in Tripura."
High decibel campaign ends for fourth phase of polling in West Bengal
A total 1,15,81,022 voters including 58,82,514 men, 56,98,218 women and 290 members of the third gender, will decide the fate of 373 candidates in Friday's polling in constituencies spread over Howrah (Part II), South 24 Parganas (Part III), Hooghly (Part II) in south Bengal and in north Bengal's Alipurduar and Coochbehar.
West Bengal Election Phase 1: TMC looks at regaining lost ground, BJP aspires to repeat 2019 performance
While the BJP is banking on the sentiment of anti-incumbency in Bengal to repeat its 2019 performance, the TMC is hoping its moves such as appointing networked leaders with some hold over masses as organisational heads here, roping in former Maoist leader Chatradhar Mahato in its steering committee and using his influence over the region.
Prime Minister Modi biggest rioter, worse fate than Donald Trump awaits him, says Mamata
The chief minister also condemned the recent CBI interrogation of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in connection with a coal pilferage scam, saying it was an "insult to our women".
Mumbai DCP files defamation case against Goswami, ARG Outlier Media
The complaint, filed through the public prosecutor’s office on Wednesday, sought a “deterrent process of warrant” against Goswami and others as well as compensation.
Sushant Singh Rajput cremated, family performs last rites in Mumbai; Shraddha, Ekta, Kriti attend
A few friends of the actor from the TV and film fraternity were in attendance.
Sushant Singh Rajput death: Mumbai Police opposes CBI probe, tells SC that Bihar Police FIR 'politically motivated'
The Mumbai cops said that impartial investigation was being done.
Yash Raj Films submits copies of Sushant Singh Rajput's contract to Mumbai Police
So far, police have recorded statements of 15 persons, including Rhea Chakraborty and Mukesh Chhabra.
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