WEST BENGAL PANCHAYAT POLLS
A fresh row brews over oath to newly-elected Trinamool MLAs
A fresh row is brewing over the oath taking of four newly-elected Trinamool MLAs who won recent bypolls in West Bengal. Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay announced that oaths have been initiated for the new Trinamool MLAs and a letter will be sent to the Governor for authorization.
West Bengal Panchayat department plans to set up marketing board for SHGs, FPOs
West Bengal's Panchayat department is set to launch a marketing board for SHGs and FPOs, targeting market linkages, capacity building, livelihoods, and research, pending state government approval. Secretary P Ulaganathan praised the IIM Kolkata-trained 150 SHG women, supported by IIM-Joka, for boosting their income; their products are now in New Delhi and Mumbai. The state aims for the highest number of Lakhpati Didis through active entrepreneurship programs.
TMC steamrolls opposition in Bengal assembly bypolls, continues its LS victory streak
TMC swept West Bengal bypolls, securing Raiganj, Bagda, Ranaghat Dakshin, and Maniktala with significant margins. Candidates Kalyani, Thakur, Adhikari, and Pandey defeated BJP's Chaubey. MLA resignations led to vacancies for Lok Sabha polls. Banerjee dedicated wins to July 21 Martyrs' Day. BJP plans introspection and alleges irregularities. Left-Congress third.
West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari stages dharna outside Raj Bhawan against post-poll violence
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP leaders hold a dharna in Kolkata to protest alleged voter suppression and post-poll violence. Adhikari plans to launch a portal for voters who claim they were unable to vote in previous elections. The protest, approved by the Calcutta High Court, aims to draw attention to these issues. Both parties engage in verbal sparring, with Adhikari declaring July 21 as 'Death of democracy diwas'. The political landscape in West Bengal remains tense as parties prepare for upcoming battles on various fronts.
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.
Assembly by-polls begin on 13 Assembly seats across 7 states
Assembly by-polls have commenced in 13 constituencies across 7 states, including West Bengal, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Various parties have fielded candidates in the election process. Stay informed for the outcome of the by-polls.
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West Bengal bypolls: Sporadic violence reported, BJP alleges intimidation and attacks
Sporadic violence disrupted by-polls in four West Bengal constituencies, with reports of attacks on BJP workers and vandalism of polling agents' homes. BJP leaders met with the Election Commission, urging action. Allegations of rigging and voter intimidation surfaced, with additional central forces deployed to manage tensions and ensure peaceful elections.
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.
BJP goes all out in bypolls to four assembly seats in West Bengal
After a Lok Sabha defeat, BJP targets July 10 bypolls in Bengal’s Maniktala, Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, and Bagdah—three won in 2021. Leaders Sukanta Majumdar and Suvendu Adhikari campaign actively. Supti Pande represents Maniktala. Defectors seek redemption as Raiganj promotes Sanatan dharma. Shantanu Thakur contests from Bongaon, enhancing BJP's campaign for the upcoming bypolls.
Union Home Ministry initiates disciplinary action against Kolkata CP, DCP for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan
The Union ministry action came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted a report to it regarding Goyal and Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Central Indira Mukherjee, alleging that they were "functioning in a manner which is completely unbecoming of a public servant", he said.
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.
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.
Bengal told to ensure post-poll violence victims' safe return
A division bench headed by Justice Harish Tandon reviewed the situation with numerous petitions being submitted in the court and ordered the police to be more active in helping the displaced. "There are certain locations where the houses were vandalised. There were several other complaints of post-poll violence... CAPF was scheduled to stay till June 21. The Court has extended the presence of hearing till next Wednesday," Priyanka Tibrewal, the lawyer fighting for the displaced, said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dlip Ghosh's oblique statement sparks speculations on inner-party factions in Bengal BJP
Fissures within the BJP West Bengal unit are showing after 'disappointing' performance in state parliamentary polls, sparked by Dilip Ghosh's suggestive statement on 'old-versus-new' debate.
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.
Sandeshkhali post-poll violence: 'Worried' Bengal Guv asks Mamata to intervene
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose expressed concern about post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali and urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to intervene and restore peace, particularly addressing attacks on women in the area.
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