WEST BENGAL PANCHAYAT ELECTION
No scope for alliance between Congress, AAP for assembly polls in Haryana, Delhi: Jairam Ramesh
In an interview, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated there will be no alliance between Congress and AAP for Haryana and Delhi assembly polls, but the INDIA bloc will contest together in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He emphasized there’s no universal formula for state elections; alliances depend on local agreements.
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.
"Will answer it after 4 pm that day," West Bengal Governor reacts to remarks of TMC's Kunal Ghosh
West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose responded to Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh's remarks about the "untold story of hotel Taj Palace" and the "3 pm" deadline by stating he would address the matter after the deadline. The tension between the Governor and the Trinamool Congress has escalated over the oath ceremony of two newly elected Trinamool MLAs. Ghosh warned that if the MLAs were not sworn in by 3 pm on Monday, he would reveal the untold story. Meanwhile, West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay expressed hope that the Governor would understand the situation and conduct the oath ceremony.
West Bengal Governor has no right to disallow oath-taking of MLAs: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised Governor CV Ananda Bose for delaying the swearing-in of TMC MLAs, citing safety concerns raised by women about visiting the Raj Bhavan. Banerjee argued that the Governor should not obstruct the elected representatives from fulfilling their duties and suggested alternatives to the traditional venue for oath-taking. MLAs Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Rayat Hossain Sarkar protested outside the state secretariat demanding to be allowed to take their oaths in the assembly.
Impasse over swearing in: 2 newly elected TMC MLAs waiting for Guv in Bengal assembly
Amid the ongoing impasse over their swearing-in, two newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs arrived at the West Bengal assembly on Wednesday, stating they would wait until 4 pm for Governor C V Ananda Bose to administer the oath of office or give his consent for the Speaker to do so. The two MLAs, Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Rayat Hossain Sarkar, were elected from Baranagar and Bhagabangola constituencies, respectively.
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.
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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.
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.
INDIA not staking claim to form govt today does not mean it won't tomorrow: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the opposition INDIA bloc may not have claimed government today, but could do so in the future, emphasising a need for change and terming the BJP-led NDA government as weak and unstable. Banerjee stated that the country's mandate was against Narendra Modi, urging for a different prime minister. The TMC supremo also mentioned that her party will not attend the new government's swearing-in ceremony and will work towards repealing the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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.
EC announces bypoll dates for 7 states: Check details here
The assembly seats going for bypolls are Rupauli (Bihar), Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, Bagda and Maniktala (all West Bengal), Vikravandi (Tamil Nadu), Amarwara (Madhya Pradesh), Badrinath and Manglaur (Uttarakhand), Jalandhar West (Punjab) and Dehra, Hamirpur and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh).
'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.
Needs to be examined why BJP couldn't maintain momentum in Bengal after 2021: Dilip Ghosh
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh reflects on 'conspiracy and backbiting' behind his electoral loss in West Bengal after the 2021 elections, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining momentum and performance gaps.
Several candidates in West Bengal win polls by massive margins
Several candidates in West Bengal's 42 Lok Sabha constituencies secured victories with significant margins, including Trinamool Congress' Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour with over 7 lakh votes.
West Bengal Election Result Winner List 2024: Is TMC set for a win once again in fight against BJP, Congress? check details
West Bengal Election Result Winner List 2024: The counting of votes for the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal is currently underway. Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) has taken a comfortable lead. West Bengal has emerged as a fascinating battleground in these Lok Sabha elections. The BJP has been eager to capitalize on Prime Minister Modi's popularity in the state. Meanwhile, Banerjee's well-established vote bank has stood firmly behind her.
West Bengal Election Results: TMC on the way to make history, party celebrates in green
Counting of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal began with the rest of the country at 8 am on Tuesday. 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.
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.
Repolling underway in two booths in West Bengal
The booth in the Barasat constituency is located at the Kadambagachi Saradar Para FP School in the Deganga assembly segment, while the one in Mathurapur is located at the Aaddir Mahal Srichaitanya Bidyapith in the Kakdwip assembly seat, they added.
Central Armed Police Force's 400 companies to remain positioned in West Bengal till June 19
Nearly 400 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies, totaling over 40,000 personnel, will remain in West Bengal until June 19 to manage post-election violence. The significant portion of the force would Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) units. The decision is aimed at establishing area dominance, building citizen confidence, and ensuring a peaceful environment while maintaining law and order in the state.
EC orders repolling in two booths in West Bengal
Election Commission orders repolling at specific booths in Barasat and Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituencies on Sunday. Repolling scheduled from 7 am to 6 pm on Monday at Kadambagachi Saradar Para FP School and Aaddir Mahal Srichaitanya Bidyapith. BJP seeks repoll at Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat.
The Bengal election story that bothers no one
The real story is why political violence is so rampant and, more importantly, normalised in a state that advertises its ‘bhadralok’ credentials, admittedly with increasingly waning credibility outside its own navel-gaze.
Mamata Banerjee questions Centre's cyclone Remal rescue efforts
Claiming that it was her government which took measures to save the lives of people from the cyclone Remal that hit the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not speaking the truth about efforts made by Delhi in monitoring it and rescue efforts after the storm.
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