BENGAL BJP
BJP retains most state incharges but names for UP, Maharashtra, WB not declared
BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde will continue as in-charge of Bihar. Former Jharkhand BJP Chief and Rajya Sabha member Deepak Prakash will be his deputy. Similarly, general secretary Tarun Chugh will continue to handle Jammu and Kashmir- where elections are likely in September- and will be assisted by Ashish Sood of Delhi BJP. Chugh will also be incharge of Ladakh while Sood will be incharge of Goa.
Yet another Bengal woman claims she was stripped & hit
The woman, who has been hospitalised with head injury, told mediapersons that she was attacked by Trinamool workers when she had gone to fetch water. She accused the Trinamool of creating trouble in the area and threatening BJP workers after the June 4 election results.
Muslim Rashtra's rule has started in Bengal, state will merge with Bangladesh...: BJP's Khan attacks TMC
BJP MP Saumitra Khan accused the TMC of excessive Muslim appeasement, suggesting that in ten years, the TMC MPs might not return to Parliament. "Muslim Rashtra's rule has started there...this is the biggest problem," Khan stated, adding that Hindus in West Bengal are unable to say "Jai Shree Ram" or celebrate Saraswati and Kali Puja.
West Bengal: BJP MLAs stage protest over assault on couple in Chopra, woman in Cooch Behar
BJP's Asansol MLA Agnimitra Paul and three other legislators held the protest, demanding punishment for those involved in the two incidents. She told reporters that the BJP legislators staged the demonstration outside the assembly premises to make people aware of the fact that women of West Bengal are "not safe" under the Trinamool Congress rule.
Jungle-raj kaisa hota hai? Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai: BJP's Gaurav Bhatia attacks TMC over Chopra incident
"It won't be wrong to say 'Jungle-raj kaisa hota hai? Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai. Mamata Banerjee is worried about the protection of TMC goons. Tajmul, aka JCB, is shredding the Constitution to pieces. TMC MLA Hamidul Rehman told a journalist that some laws in Muslim countries are like this. Is Hamidul Rehman taking forward your (Mamata Banerjee) mentality?...Sandeshkahli gave Shahjahan and north Dinajpur gave Tajmul," the BJP leader said.
'Didi's West Bengal unsafe for women': BJP's JP Nadda slams Mamata Banerjee-led government
The West Bengal police on Sunday filed a suo motu case and arrested one person in connection with the video in which a person is seen beating a woman at Chopra in the Islampur area of Uttar Dinajpur district. "Police have arrested one person who had publicly assaulted a woman. Suo motu case filed. Victim has been provided police security. Investigation proceeds," a tweet from Islampur police district read.
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Probe initiated into alleged assault on woman in Coochbehar post-poll
Majumdar, the State President, has constituted a seven-member team to investigate the “inhuman” incident in Coochbehar. The team, led by Paul, also included MLA Malati Rava Roy, Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, Falguni Patra among others.
Stop bulldozing poor peoples' livelihood, says West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari
Two days after the chief minister reprimanded civic authorities and raised questions on the attitude of the authorities in addressing civic problems and encroachments on state government’s lands, Police and civic authorities started pulling down roadside alleged encroachments, temporary shops, selling food and bulldozing roadside stalls. “The Chief Minister conducted two meetings where she spoke about stopping encroachments of government lands. Banerjee said police, state minister Sujit Bose, Gautam Deb, Haldia Development Authority-all are thieves,” Adhikari said.
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.
Political speculations arise as Mamata Banerjee meets BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj in Coochbehar
Trinamool Supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharj at his residence in Coochbehar, sparking speculations about their relationship. Maharaj, a representative of the Rajbonshi community, has substantial influence over the Rajbonshi votebank and is unhappy with BJP Bengal leadership. Banerjee did not comment on the meeting, but Maharaj welcomed Banerjee with a scarf and his followers.
BJP central team faces protests from party workers in Bengal
A four-member BJP team, including Ravi Shankar Prasad, met post-poll violence victims in West Bengal, alleging attacks on party workers. They criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for failing to address the violence. The team visited injured victims, highlighting incidents of assault and threats. BJP seeks accountability and support for victims.
BJP central team visits Coochbehar over 'post-poll violence' in West Bengal
A four-member BJP central team visited Coochbehar in West Bengal to assess post-election violence against party workers. The team, led by convenor Biplab Deb and senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, will meet displaced workers allegedly targeted by Trinamool Congress. Deb criticised TMC's violence, urging a change. The team will also meet affected workers in Kolkata.
Bengal Guv orders on-duty personnel of Kolkata Police to immediately vacate Raj Bhavan premises
West Bengal Governor orders Kolkata Police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises to convert police outpost near North Gate into 'Jan Manch' after recent incident with BJP leader and post-poll violence victims.
Meghwal hopeful about UCC implementation
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal expressed hope for implementing the Uniform Civil Code, citing states like Goa and Uttarakhand. BJP manifesto includes UCC. JDU seeks consensus on UCC implementation.
BJP forms committee of 4 MPs to look into post-poll violence in West Bengal
BJP president J P Nadda formed a committee, including Biplab Kumar Deb, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Brij Lal, and Kavita Patidar, to investigate alleged political violence in West Bengal and accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of inaction. The party condemned Banerjee for not addressing attacks on opposition workers and voters. The Calcutta High Court has extended CAPF deployment due to ongoing violence. BJP criticised West Bengal's post-poll violence.
West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari to move HC over post-poll violence against BJP cadre
"The Governor had given permission to meet 200 victims in writing," Adhikari said. Adhikari and 200 BJP workers waited outside Raj Bhawan for more than two hours, along with other BJP leaders but the entire area was barricaded in multiple layers.
Bengal BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma criticises state leadership
After BJP's loss in West Bengal, another MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma has publicly criticised the state leadership, pointing out the party's weak organisational framework and how opinions of MLAs were not even heard. The BJP got only 12 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, down from 18 in 2019.
Three Bengal BJP MPs in touch with us: TMC MP Saket Gokhale
TMC leader Saket Gokhale claimed three BJP MPs from West Bengal are in touch with the party, reducing BJP's tally to 237 in Parliament.
Will continue as Bengal BJP chief for time being: Union minister Sukanta Majumdar
BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar dismissed rift speculations in West Bengal BJP unit over next party president. He highlighted BJP's lead over TMC in Kolkata during last Lok Sabha polls. He spoke at Bangla Bhavan in New Delhi. Shantanu Thakur was also mentioned as a Union Minister from West Bengal.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC over post-poll violence in West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging numerous incidents of post-poll violence in the state following the Lok Sabha elections. A division bench led by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam stated that the court will hear Adhikari's petition on Wednesday.
'Old is gold': Dilip Ghosh's cryptic message amid disgruntlement in Bengal BJP
BJP's Lok Sabha tally in the state dipped to 12 in this election from 18 in 2019, when Ghosh was the BJP state president. The saffron party had targeted to win 30 of the 42 seats this time. Ghosh was defeated at the hands of TMC's Kirti Azad by nearly 1.38 lakh votes in the Bardhaman-Durgapur seat.
Org weakness, switching candidates, stoppage of MNREGA funds hurt BJP
Weaknesses in the organisational structure, candidate changes in previously-won seats, and the halt of central scheme funds contributed to the BJP's defeat in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress blaming central deprivation. The lack of a Modi wave and public trust in CM Mamata Banerjee's social welfare initiatives also impacted the BJP's performance, while North Bengal provided some respite amidst a poor showing in South Bengal.
Leadership fissures in BJP Bengal come to fore
Dissident voices arise within Bengal BJP as leadership cracks emerge post-underperformance in recent Lok Sabha elections. The party sees erosion in cadres as 10 panchayat members defect to Trinamool Congress, BJP ex-state president Dilip Ghosh criticised flawed strategies and alleged seat shifting tactics, with key leaders losing in crucial constituencies prompting calls for self-analysis and discussions with central leadership to rectify mistakes and move forward.
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