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Mamata Banerjee meets Uddhav, says NDA govt may not last long
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Mumbai and met with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at his residence 'Matoshree' in Bandra. During a joint press conference, Banerjee remarked that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre is unstable and may not complete its term.
TMC, BJP ready for bypoll battle in 4 Bengal assembly seats on Wednesday
Four assembly seats in West Bengal are up for bypolls, with BJP leveraging its Lok Sabha success and TMC looking to build on electoral gains. Three seats are in south Bengal, won by BJP in 2021 but later switched to TMC. BJP and TMC have fielded candidates, with Left Front and Congress also in the race. Elections are closely watched, with results expected on July 13.
Viral video of couple brutally beaten in Bengal: What happened and why is the TMC under scrutiny?
A disturbing incident in West Bengal has sparked widespread outrage following the emergence of a video showing a brutal assault on a couple allegedly involved in an illicit relationship. The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) were quick to condemn the incident and accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of being complicit in what they termed as "bulldozer justice" under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's governance.
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.
Bengal govt advises schools to instal location tracking devices, panic buttons in buses
Advisories mandate safety measures for school buses in Kolkata, including paint color specifications, emergency equipment, and contact details display. Stakeholder consultation and strict regulations on vehicle features and capacity aim to enhance child safety during transportation.
BJP's Bengal debacle: Trapped by narrative, leadership crisis and minority consolidation
The BJP's defeat in the 2024 West Bengal Lok Sabha elections was exacerbated by its failure to counter the TMC's narrative, led by Mamata Banerjee, on central funds and anti-Muslim rhetoric, resulting in a shift of support. The TMC secured a significant victory, winning 29 out of 42 Lok Sabha seats.
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'I am a BPL MP': Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury braces for 'hard times' ahead after loss to Yusuf Pathan
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the veteran Congress leader who suffered a defeat in the Baharampur parliamentary constituency, expressed uncertainty about his political future. Chowdhury, a five-time MP and the Pradesh Congress president in West Bengal, was defeated by Trinamool Congress's star candidate Yusuf Pathan by a margin of over 85,000 votes. This loss marked the end of Congress's grip over Baharampur, one of the last standing Congress bastions in the state.
Can Modi sculpt yet another image of himself, this time that of a consensual one?
The 2024 verdict is a significant upset for BJP, failing to secure a clear majority. This may lead to a more humble version of Narendra Modi. BJP's performance in UP was notably disappointing.
Election Result 2024: Prashant Kishor's predictions proved wrong, BJP fails to improve 2019 tally
As the 2024 Lok Sabha election results unfold, a tight race emerges between the BJP-led NDA and the Opposition's INDIA bloc. Despite predictions, BJP leads with 221 seats, while Congress secures 87. Prashant Kishor had anticipated BJP as the top party in West Bengal, but trends show TMC leading with 29 seats, reducing BJP to 12. In Northeast India and Rajasthan, Congress gains ground. Exit polls predicted a strong BJP performance, but actual trends reveal a more competitive landscape.
Congress bags Allahabad seat 40 years after Amitabh Bachchan's feat
Congress candidate Ujjwal Raman Singh won the Allahabad Lok Sabha seat defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Tripathi by 58,795 votes, ending the party's 40-year dry patch since actor Amitabh Bachchan's election in 1984. Singh (51), son of Samajwadi Party's stalwart leader and two-time MP from the Allahabad seat Rewati Raman Singh, has been an MLA from the Karchana seat of Prayagraj district.
OBC reservation issue, monk row intensifies polarisation in Bengal
West Bengal prepares for the final phase of Lok Sabha elections amidst heightened communal tensions over the OBC reservation issue and CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks on monks from religious institutions.
Vote for Trinamool is like vote for CPI-M, says PM Modi
The PM addressed two public rallies at Barasat and Baruipur in the state on Tuesday. "West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has already announced that she will help them ( CPI-M and Congress) in New Delhi," the PM said. "A game is going on behind the scenes," he said and asked: "Will you vote for the CPI-M by voting Trinamool?" Banerjee had recently said that she would help the INDIA bloc in New Delhi to form a government.
TMC govt wasn't adequately prepared for cyclone, people left to fend for themselves: Adhir Ranjan
Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for its lack of preparedness in handling the aftermath of cyclone Remal, stating that the people were left to deal with the calamity on their own.
India offers a special auction of discovered small oil and gas fields
The Indian government is offering three small oil and gas fields in an auction closing on July 15. The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons announced the bid round, with two fields in Mumbai offshore and one coal bed methane field in West Bengal. These fields were previously discovered but left undeveloped. Private players have the opportunity for exploration and full pricing and marketing freedom.
Party flag changes, while BJP's Adhikaris put up best bet against TMC to retain family stronghold
Contai has seen significant changes over the years. Sisir Adhikari's rise began as a gram panchayat member in 1962, eventually becoming a three-time MP and a junior Union minister. Soumendu now carries the heavy burden of these expectations and is leaving nothing to chance.
BJP strongholds in Bengal's Jangal Mahal region to go to polls in sixth phase
The Jangal Mahal region, a stronghold of identity politics, braces for electoral battles as BJP-TMC rivalry intensifies. The penultimate phase of voting will decide the fate of eight Lok Sabha seats, marked by shifting alliances, family legacies, and socio-political tensions. Over 1.45 crore voters await their turn amidst tight security arrangements.
Kanthi: BJP gains ground as TMC battles to retain foothold in Suvendu Adhikari's backyard
Political observers note that Kanthi presents a unique dynamic, as compared to other constituencies of the state, featuring a distinctly bipolar electoral landscape where voters face a clear choice between supporting the BJP and its national agenda or favouring the TMC government in Bengal and its welfare schemes. The constituency will go to polls on May 25 in the sixth phase.
Mamata Banerjee wants maximum seats to help INDIA bloc in forming govt at Centre
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee emphasized the importance of winning maximum seats for Trinamool Congress to strengthen the opposition bloc at the Centre. She criticized BJP's promises, alleging they do not deliver on essentials like cooking gas and electricity. Banerjee urged voters to support TMC to counter BJP's alleged conspiracies and highlighted past struggles.
After June 4, all corrupt will land in jail: PM Modi in West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that a batch of 300 people has already received citizenship through the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and that people of West Bengal will also receive citizenship in the coming days while attacking the Trinamool Congress for opposing the CAA.
Hooghly Lok Sabha Election 2024: Date, schedule, key candidates and other details
In the West Bengal region, the Hooghly constituency is set to become a battleground as parties gear up for the Lok Sabha elections on May 20, marking the fifth phase of the electoral cycle. The state will engage in voting across all seven phases from April 19 to June 1 to elect its 42 representatives to the Lower House of Parliament.
We are and will be part of INDIA bloc at national level: West Bengal Chief Minster Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reaffirmed her commitment to the anti-BJP INDIA alliance at a rally. She clarified that TMC is not allied with CPI(M) or Congress in the state. She criticized the West Bengal units of CPI(M) and Congress for allegedly aiding the BJP. Banerjee also expressed skepticism about BJP's electoral prospects.
Nirmala Sitharaman slams TMC govt for West Bengal's 'decline'
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Trinamool Congress government of degrading West Bengal through corruption and societal degradation. She compared the current state under TMC rule to the previous Left regime, highlighting various issues including low per capita expenditure, loss of chip manufacturing, financial misappropriation, and the Sandeshkhali incident.
Nobody can overturn SC verdict on Ram Mandir, stop CAA implementation: PM Modi gives five guarantees to Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress, asserting that under Mamata Banerjee's rule, infiltrators are thriving in West Bengal. He guaranteed the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the state and offered five assurances to the people: no reservations based on religion, protection of SC/ST/OBC reservations, freedom to celebrate Ram Navami, respect for the Supreme Court's Ram Mandir verdict, and the CAA's implementation. Modi accused the Opposition of misrepresenting the CAA and highlighted its humanitarian purpose.
Lok Sabha Polls: Locals point to lack of jobs in Bengal's Murshidabad
Murshidabad constituency is witnessing a three-cornered fight with CPIM general secretary Mohammed Salim, sitting MP Abu Taher Khan and BJP's Gouri Shankar Ghosh in the fray. The Left Front is working together in this constituency with Congress, which has not fielded any candidates here.
Rift among INDIA bloc partners triggers three-cornered intense contests across Bengal
The rift between the Congress-Left combine and the TMC, fighting separately, has intensified as the final five phases of polls draw closer. Local issues such as corruption allegations, the cancellation of School Service Commission (SSC) jobs, incidents in Sandeshkhali, and implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are altering election dynamics in West Bengal. The Left-Congress alliance is fast gaining traction in several seats, turning the polls into a three-cornered contest in at least 18-20 LS segments.
Age No Barrier: Senior citizens turn out in force for Lok Sabha Polls Phase 2 in Northeast and Eastern India
Senior citizens, including a 94-year-old woman, participated in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Ukhrul district, Manipur, with volunteers assisting them at polling stations. In Darjeeling, West Bengal, another elderly woman praised the peaceful polling process. Police used drones for surveillance in Ukhrul, and re-polling was conducted in Inner Manipur following incidents of violence. The NPF is contesting in Outer Manipur as part of the BJP-led NDA, with voting scheduled for April 26 and counting on June 4.
Former CPI-M CM Manik Sarkar refuses to support Congress candidate: BJP's Biplab Kumar Deb
Left parties and Congress are fighting one seat each in Tripura. Addressing an election rally in South Tripura, Deb said: “Manik Da is a veteran Communist leader who during his decades-long political career never voted for any non-Left party candidate. Therefore, this time too he is not willing to cast his vote for the Congress nominee.”
Hopeful of turnaround in Bengal in Lok Sabha polls: CPI(M)
The CPI(M) in West Bengal is optimistic for a turnaround in the Lok Sabha polls, banking on voter disillusionment with the TMC and BJP. Promising a fair election process, the party aims to capitalize on growing dissent and issues like unemployment and rising prices to secure seats.
Left announces candidates for 4 more seats; CPI(M) state secretary Salim to contest from Murshidabad
The Left Front has already announced the names of candidates for 16 seats in its first list, and of them, 13 were from the CPI(M) and one each from RSP, CPI and Forward Bloc. In the second list, apart from Salim, the Left Front named Alokesh Das of CPI(M) from Ranaghat, the party's Sukriti Ghosal in the Bardhaman-Durgapur seat and CPI(M)'s Shyamali Pradhan for the Bolpur constituency.
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