TMC MP SANTANU SEN
Kanchanjunga Express Accident: TMC MP urges Rail minister to learn from Mamata Banerjee, the best railway minister of the century
At least 15 people died and around 60 others were injured after a goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal on Monday, police said. Three rear compartments of t...
NEET-UG row: Protest in West Bengal, TMC demands SC-monitored probe
NEET-UG Result Row: Protests near West Bengal Education Department headquarters in Salt Lake accused of irregularities in NEET-UG exam and delay in state college admissions. TMC supported students, demanding Supreme Court-monitored probe. AIDSO members with placards were detained by police while heading to Bikash Bhavan. TMC criticized BJP government, calling NEET-UG scandal a major scam. Grace marks decision for NEET-UG candidates cancelled, offering re-test on June 23.
Modi 3.0: Despite BJP 12 MPs from Bengal the state didn't get even one cabinet minister, says TMC MP Santanu Sen
TMC MP Santanu Sen says, "BJP doesn't see Bengal as important. The ministry of former BJP MP Subhas Sarkar, who lost the elections badly from Bankura, has been allocated to Sukanta Majumdar. Shantanu Thakur has been given the same portfol...
Results in Bengal on expected lines, people have voted against anti-people BJP: TMC
The TMC was leading in 31 seats after several rounds of counting, while the BJP was ahead in 10, and Congress in one, according to the Election Commission website at 12:30 PM.
Believe in people's poll, not exit polls: TMC Santanu Sen
Rejecting the exit poll predictions about the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress on Saturday said it believed in people's mandate. Most of the exit polls have predicted that the BJP will get more seats than the TMC in the state.
CPI(M) accuses ruling TMC workers of intimidating its polling agents
CPI(M) accused Trinamool Congress workers of intimidating polling agents and engaging in electoral malpractices in various constituencies of West bengal. Incidents of threats, assault, and false voting were reported, with candidates alleging intimidation of party workers and supporters in places like Diamond Harbour and Kolkata Dakshin. TMC dismissed the accusations, claiming the CPI(M) was making excuses due to lack of representation in the state assembly or outgoing Lok Sabha.
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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.
Succumbing to the low charms of Calcutta high court
India’s oldest high court is a microcosm of Kolkata’s current state of affairs
Poll fever missing in Bankura as a doctor, two lawyers fight it out
In the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency, election excitement is notably absent despite typical election paraphernalia. Polling is scheduled for May 25, but locals remain indifferent, prioritizing daily life. BJP's Subhas Sarkar, TMC's Arup Chakraborty, and CPI(M)'s Nilanjan Dasgupta are contesting. Sarkar, a Union Minister, claims confidence in victory, while Chakraborty, a local MLA, emphasizes his grassroots connection. The CPI(M) hopes to reclaim lost votes. The constituency's recent political history shows fluctuating support, making the outcome uncertain. Assembly elections in the region indicate a competitive landscape between BJP and TMC.
Mamata Banerjee's brother Babun fails to cast vote as name not on list
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's youngest brother Babun Banerjee was unable to vote in the West Bengal elections as his name was missing from the voters' list. Election Commission is investigating the issue. with Babun holds key positions in sports associations and within TMC. Previously estranged from Mamata over party nomination, there were speculations of Babun contesting independently or joining BJP.
Mamata's offer to cook food for PM Modi stirs controversy
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee challenges PM Narendra Modi to try her cooking after mocking his fish remarks. BJP and CPI(M) react to Banerjee's offer, criticizing BJP's interference in food habits. Banerjee's comments spark political tensions with Firhad Hakim, pork chop, and Sankudeb Panda's remarks.
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.
In West Bengal's Asansol, it's TMC's 'Bihari Babu' vs BJP's 'Sardarji'
The Asansol Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal, known for its mining and industrial belt, faces key issues like reopening closed factories, tackling drinking water scarcity in rural areas, and curbing illegal mining in abandoned collieries. The region, with a significant Hindi-speaking population, will see a contest between TMC's Shatrughan Sinha, BJP's Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia, and CPI(M)'s Jahanara Khan. Sinha, confident of retaining the seat, highlights his commitment to the constituency. Khan criticizes the lack of action by previous MPs on local issues.
Baharampur may not be a cakewalk for Adhir Chowdhury this time
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury faces tough competition from Trinamool Congress's Yusuf Pathan and BJP's Nirmal Chandra Saha in Baharampur Lok Sabha amidst workforce migration and anti-incumbency, struggling to retain the Congress stronghold.
TMC leaders stage overnight dharna at Delhi's Mandir Marg police station
A 10-member TMC delegation met the full bench of the EC on Monday and demanded that the heads of the Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation, National Investigation Agency and Income Tax department be changed as they were allegedly acting at the behest of the ruling BJP.
TMC delegation to meet EC officials to complain about "misuse" of central agencies
The TMC alleged on Sunday an "unholy alliance" between the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and BJP ahead of elections, prompting the central investigating agency to deny any mala fide intention and label the entire controversy as "unfortunate".
Apply for citizenship under CAA without fear: Union Minister Santanu Thakur exhorts Matuas
Union Minister Santanu Thakur, contesting re-election from the Bongaon Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, urged members of the Matua community to apply for citizenship under the CAA, even if they possess voting rights. Speaking at a meeting in his constituency, which has a significant Matua population, Thakur emphasized the benefits of applying for fresh citizenship under the CAA, including permanent residency proof necessary for passports and visas.
ED attaches Rs 10-cr demand draft of TMC in money laundering probe against ex-MP KD Singh
The TMC is headed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who has been at loggerheads with the Union government. She and her party have maintained that the actions of central agencies against its leaders have been politically motivated. The BJP has said agencies like ED, CBI and the Income Tax Department were acting against the corrupt.
West Bengal: Jhargram BJP MP Kunar Hembram resigns
State BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said, "Hembram had informed the party about his decision a few days back."
Former TMC leader Tapas Roy joins BJP
Roy, a five-time MLA, had accused the TMC and its supremo Mamata Banerjee of "deserting him during trying circumstances", expressing his frustration over the party's silence when his residence was raided by the ED on January 12 over alleged irregularities in municipal recruitment.
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra facing problems in getting permission for rallies in West Bengal: Congress
West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury voices concerns over permission challenges faced by the party in organizing public meetings for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the state. Chowdhury mentions denial of permission for a public meeting in Siliguri and expresses disappointment with the state government's lack of cooperation. While asserting that the Yatra is a movement to safeguard the Constitution and not related to the Lok Sabha elections, he highlights problems faced in the Northeast and TMC-ruled West Bengal. The ruling Trinamool Congress denies political influence on administrative decisions.
'It was like a terrorist attack,' TMC MP on Parliament security breach
TMC MPs, including Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, likened the Parliament security breach to a terror attack, expressing concern over the lack of security personnel during the intrusion. Dastidar highlighted the absence of immediate security response and questioned the haste in inaugurating the new Parliament building. She raised doubts about the BJP MP who authorized the passes, while Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen criticized the government's silence and urged the Home Minister to address the issue.
"Unfortunate and serious": BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi slams TMC MP's remarks on PM Modi's Tejas sortie
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shantanu Sen's remarks that the Tejas fighter aircraft might "crash" after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flight in it. Trivedi called Sen's comments serious and unfortunate, highlighting the achievements of Tejas as a completely indigenous aircraft under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
"India lost World Cup because of PM's presence, Tejas might 'crash' as PM did sortie" claims TMC MP Shantanu Sen
Trinamool Congress MP Shantanu Sen has expressed concerns about the Tejas fighter jet, suggesting it might "crash" after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew in it. Sen cited instances where he believed Modi's presence led to negative outcomes, such as ISRO's failure and Kangana Ranaut's movie flop.
BJP uses agencies for political witch-hunting as they suffer from 'Abhishek-Phobia': TMC
"The BJP has been using CBI and ED to serve its political interests. The repeated summons to Abhishek Banerjee is nothing but political witch-hunting. The BJP is suffering from 'Abhishek phobia' as they have been unable to fight us politically. They are tremendously afraid of him," TMC MP Santanu Sen told PTI.
India will be renamed as Bharat; statues of foreigners in Kolkata will be removed: Bengal BJP leader
"India will be renamed as Bharat. Those not liking it are free to leave the country," he said. Rahul Sinha, another senior BJP leader from the state, said a country cannot have two names and this is the correct time to change the name as world leaders are present in New Delhi to attend the G20 summit. Trinamool Congress spokesperson Santanu Sen alleged that the BJP was trying to "divert attention from real issues as it is afraid of the opposition INDIA alliance".
West Bengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one arrested
The impact of the blast was such that not only did the house where the factory was operating turn into a heap of rubble, but some neighbouring concrete houses were also damaged.
BJP MP Locket Chatterjee calls upon people to retaliate if TMC activists assault them
"The TMC runs the government. They are not working for the benefit of the poor. If they slap you for non-performance in their area, slap them harder," she said. Reacting to Chatterjee's comment, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Santanu Sen said, "Locket Chatterjee is prone to making such tasteless comments. This shows the BJP is scared of the slew of development initiatives undertaken by our leader Mamata Banerjee."
I-T dept seizes huge quantities of currency notes from TMC MLA's offices, residences
There was no objection to the raids by Hossain, a two-time TMC MLA and a businessman. He, his family members and staff cooperated in the IT drive. Huge quantities of currency notes were unearthed from the home and office premises of Hossain in Murshidabad, Kolkata and as well as in Delhi during the the period with assistance from the central forces, the official said.
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