Elections 2024

TMC's Dum Dum candidate's fate rests on arithmetic of anti-TMC vote swing

TMC's Dum Dum candidate's fate rests on arithmetic of anti-TMC vote swing Sharp shifts in electoral mathematics in West Bengal's Dum Dum Lok Sabha seat compared to what poll equations looked like five years ago may just provide incumbent TMC MP Saugata Roy the necessary thrust to get past the saffron challenge that seems to have become steeper than before. While a straight-forward one-on-one contest between the TMC and BJP could have left Roy, a veteran parliamentarian, frowning, poll experts be

8 May 2024 9:01 am
Model Code of Conduct turned into Modi code of conduct under BJP rule: Mamata

PURULIA (WB), May 7: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the Election Commission has turned a blind eye to the allegations against BJP leaders that they indulge in hate speeches during campaigns, converting the Model Code of Conduct to Modi code of conduct. Addressing an election rally at Purulia, the TMC []

8 May 2024 1:10 am
12 Dead in West Bengal Thunderstorm; CM Mamata Banerjee Expresses Condolences

Kolkata: 12 people have lost their lives in the Nor'wester followed by a heavy thunderstorm that hit West Bengal on Monday evening. Five of them, including an 11-year-old girl, were from Burdwan East. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee shared the death toll on X-handle with a heavy heart on Tuesday. She stated, Profoundly sad to know that 9 persons died due to thunderstorms and lightning last night (5 in Purba Burdwan, 2 each in Paschim Medinipur and Purulia), while 2 more persons died due to wall

8 May 2024 12:22 am
West Bengal's Lok Sabha Phase 3: 73.93% Voter Turnout Amid Trinamul-BJP-CPI(M) Tussle

Kolkata: The third phase of Lok Sabha Election covering four parliamentary constituencies two each in Malda and Murshidabad districts in West Bengal, recorded 73.93% voter's turnout amid some stray incidents of tussle among Trinamul Congress, BJP and CPI(M) on Tuesday. In Malda, Malda Uttar and Malda Dakshin seats saw 73.30% and 73.68% polling respectively. In Murshidabad, Jangipur and Murshidabad seats witnessed 72.13% and 76.49% polling. The day also witnessed the assembly bypoll at Bhagwangol

7 May 2024 11:07 pm
Bengal governor molestation case: No progress as none of Raj Bhavan staff turned up, say police

KOLKATA: None of the employees of the Raj Bhavan turned up at the Hare Street Police Station on Tuesday in connection with the investigation of the allegation of molestation made by a woman employee against Governor CV Ananda Bose, a senior police officer said. The Raj Bhavan is yet to share CCTV footage with the investigating police officers as sought, the officer added. There is no progress in the investigation today. No one from the Raj Bhavan has appeared for questioning, the officer told PT

7 May 2024 11:05 pm
'Very happy' Mamata Banerjee welcomes Supreme Court order staying Calcutta High Court verdict on school jobs scam

Mamata Banerjee welcomes SC order staying Calcutta HC verdict, while Abhishek Banerjee praises truth triumph. SC defuses BJP 'EXPLOSIVE', TMC vows to stand with people against corruption claims in school recruitment.

7 May 2024 8:37 pm
Mamata Banerjee alleges intimidation of minority voters in UP

Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday afternoon alleged that several minority...

7 May 2024 6:56 pm
Devastation in West Bengal: 12 Dead Due to Storm and Lightning

Kolkata: W est Bengal witnessed significant devastation as a result of storms and lightning, leading to the tragic death of 12 people. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the forecast suggests that the storms may continue over the next few days, further raising concerns. The IMD has issued a warning of lightning in many districts of the state. Five people lost their lives in East Burdwan due to heavy rain and storms on Monday. Additionally, two people each lost their lives d

7 May 2024 6:11 pm
Model Code of Conduct turned into 'Modi code of conduct' under BJP rule: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee criticizes Election Commission for ignoring hate speeches by BJP, accusing PM Modi of targeting minorities and lower caste, demanding protection against violations of citizens' rights at Purulia rally.

7 May 2024 4:13 pm
TMC's Model Code of Conduct Allegations Stir Controversy

TMC's Model Code of Conduct Allegations Stir Controversy West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the Election Commission has turned a blind eye to the allegations against BJP leaders that they indulge in hate speeches during campaigns, converting the Model Code of Conduct to ''Modi code of conduct''. Addressing an election rally at Purulia, the TMC supremo also claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top BJP leaders consider only themselves as Hindus, and t

7 May 2024 4:11 pm
PM Modi's Reaction To His AI Dance Video Sends The Internet Into A Frenzy

The same meme drew flak from Mamata Banerjee. In a surprise to many, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 7 reacted to a computer generated video of him making a stage entrance at a concert.

7 May 2024 3:41 pm
'Disclose your identity': Kolkata Police's summon to a meme creator on Mamata sparks controversy

The controversy surrounding a meme mocking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has escalated, with the Kolkata Police demanding the identity of the meme's creator. Failure to comply could lead to legal action under section 42 of the Criminal Procedure Code. This demand is not new, as the police have a history of crackdowns on social media content deemed derogatory towards the Chief Minister. The meme controversy adds to the already heated political battle between the ruling Trinamool Cong

7 May 2024 11:08 am
Won't tolerate Mamata's didigiri, says West Bengal governor, draws TMC wrath

Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose returned to Kolkata on Monday and ignited a fresh confrontation with state govt, saying he will not tolerate CM Mamata Banerjee's didigiri. His remarks prompted swift reactions from Trinamool, which said the consequences will not be good. Bose has issued a gag order on Raj Bhavan staffers, instructing them not to speak to police and has anned cops and state finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya from Raj Bhavan.

7 May 2024 2:34 am
Can't dislodge me as long as i am alive, says West Bengal CM

Mamata Banerjee criticizes Modi and Shah for looting the country and failing to provide essential funds. She urges the public to remove Modi from office, emphasizing her support for the 100-day work scheme.

7 May 2024 12:07 am
PM 'delighted' on his spoof video amid row over similar meme on Mamata Banerjee

PM delighted on his spoof video amid row over similar meme on Mamata Banerjee

6 May 2024 11:33 pm
Bengal Guv-TMC spar over molestation complaint, Governor calls Mamata's politics 'dirty', TMC demands probe

Bengal Guv-TMC spar over molestation complaint, Governor calls Mamata's politics 'dirty', TMC demands probe West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's handling of a woman employee's molestation complaint against him during election rallies, labelling her politics as ''dirty,'' even as the ruling TMC urged him to ''come clean'' on the allegations. A contractual woman employee of the Raj Bhavan had on Friday lodged a written complaint with the Kolkat

6 May 2024 11:28 pm
`Refuse to Accept Didi Giri`: Bengal`s Governor CV Ananda Bose Called Out Mamata Banerjee

CV Ananda Bose called out TMC leader Mamata Banerjee for doing dirty politicsat the time of Lok Sabha Elections.

6 May 2024 11:26 pm
Enjoyed Seeing Myself Dance: PM Modi Reacts To Viral Meme

A dancing Mamata Banerjee meme considered objectionable by the Bengal Police, was apparently picked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make a point in the election season. While the Bengal police started a hunt for the creator, PM Modi applauded th

6 May 2024 11:06 pm
Governor's Remarks: Mamata Banerjee's Politics Questioned in Molestation Accusation

Governor's Remarks: Mamata Banerjee's Politics Questioned in Molestation Accusation West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for raking up the issue of a woman employee's complaint of molestation against him in poll rallies, and dubbed the CM's politics as ''dirty''. Speaking to reporters at the Kolkata airport here, Bose said he would not allow the ''didigiri'' (high-handedness) of Banerjee on the distinguished office of the Governor. ''Mamata Ban

6 May 2024 10:30 pm
'Will Never Accept Didigiri': Bengal Governor Says Mamata Banerjee's Politics Is 'Dirty'

Mamata Banerjee's politics is dirty. Still, I will pray to God to save her, but this is difficult even for God, Governor Bose

6 May 2024 10:08 pm
No Didigiri: Bengal Governor's Message For Mamata Banerjee

Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose issued a warning of sorts for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who had cited the sexual harassment allegations against him to hit out at him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

6 May 2024 9:43 pm
PM Modi Faces Zero Allegations Of Corruption: Amit Shah

Kolkata : Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday pointing out corruption in West Bengal and Jharkhand asserted that allegation of even 25paise never surfaced against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 23 years of political career. Addressing a rally at Bardhaman-Durgapur parliamentary constituency, in support of BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh after leading a road show at Krishnanagar in Nadia, Shah said, `50 crore in cash was found at the houses of a Bengal minister and in Jharkhand, `350 crore in

6 May 2024 9:35 pm
Kolkata Police deletes summons to X user for sharing a popular meme featuring West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after facing online backlash

The Kolkata Police has deleted its tweet seeking details of an X user over spoof video featuring Mamata Banerjee after facing online backlash.

6 May 2024 9:32 pm
Governor's Comments on Molestation Complaint Labeled 'Political Mud-slinging' by West Bengal Chief Minister

Governor's Comments on Molestation Complaint Labeled 'Political Mud-slinging' by West Bengal Chief Minister West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for raking up the issue of a woman employee's complaint of molestation against him in poll rallies, and dubbed the CMs politics as ''dirty''. Speaking to reporters at the Kolkata airport here, Bose said he would not allow the didigiri (high-handedness) of Banerjee on the distinguished office of the Gov

6 May 2024 8:30 pm
'Disclose Your Identity': Kolkata Police Probes Spoof Video Of Bengal CM Mamata; BJP Reacts

Kolkata police demand disclosure of identity from a social media user for posting a spoof video of Mamata Banerjee dancing to Rumba Mumba

6 May 2024 8:07 pm
Meme on Mamata Banerjee, police warns X users: 'Disclose your identity or...'

Meme on Mamata Banerjee police warns X users Disclose your identity or

6 May 2024 8:07 pm
Mamata's 'dirty' politics: Bengal Governor on molestation complaint against him

Kolkata, May 6 (PTI) West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for raking up the issue of a woman employee's complaint of molestation against him in poll rallies, and dubbed the CM's politics as dirty. Speaking to reporters at the Kolkata airport here, Bose said he would not allow the didigiri (high-handedness) of Banerjee on the distinguished office of the Governor. Mamata Banerjee's politics is dirty. Still, I will pray to God to save her, but thi

6 May 2024 8:01 pm
Mamata Banerjee's politics 'dirty': Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on molestation complaint against him

Governor Bose slams CM Banerjee for exploiting a molestation complaint, denouncing her 'dirty' politics. He vows to safeguard the Governor's office and persist in combating corruption and violence.

6 May 2024 8:00 pm
BJP preparing blueprint of lies to win LS polls: Mamata Banerjee

Sainthia (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday, May 6, alleged that the BJP is preparing a blueprint of lies to win the Lok Sabha elections. Addressing an election meeting at Santhia in Birbhum district in support of TMCs Birbhum candidate, sitting MP Satabdi Roy, Banerjee accused the BJP of having two top Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You

6 May 2024 7:58 pm
After Meme On Mamata Banerjee, Kolkata Police Demands Maker's Identity

A meme on Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has drawn a strong response from the Kolkata Police, which demanded that the makers reveal their name and addresses.

6 May 2024 7:56 pm
Cong, TMC mum on terror attacks under UPA due to fear of vote bank backlash: Shah

Cong, TMC mum on terror attacks under UPA due to fear of vote bank backlash: Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused the Congress and the TMC of maintaining stoic silence during terror attacks in the country in the UPA regime as they ''were afraid of offending their vote banks''. While the 10 years of BJP-led NDA government is characterized by a ''tough stance'' on terror and no compromise on the issue of national security, the Congress-headed UPA regime of which TMC was also an all

6 May 2024 7:08 pm
There will be 'jungle raj' in country if INDIA bloc comes to power: Amit Shah in Bihar

Amit Shah warns of 'jungle raj' under Congress, RJD rule, citing corruption. Enforcement Directorate uncovers unaccounted cash. Mentions Ayodhya temple, Ujiarpur Lok Sabha. Names Sharad Pawar, Mamata Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray, MK Stalin, Rahul baba, Mahagathbandhan.

6 May 2024 6:19 pm
Sketches of 2 Pakistani terrorists released in connection with Poonch attack, reward of Rs 20 lakh announced

Srinagar: Last week, terrorists attacked an Indian Air Force convoy near Shahsitar in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. In the attack, Air Force soldier Corporal Vicky Pahade was martyred, and four other security personnel were injured. Security forces have released sketches of two Pakistani terrorists responsible for the attack and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to their arrest. Following the incident, a major search operation is underway in the Shahsitar area, with armed bul

6 May 2024 6:11 pm
Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Omar Ansari in Model Code of Conduct Violation Case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Omar Ansari, son of Mukhtar Ansari, in a case related to the alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct. A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and PK Mishra directed Omar Ansari to appear before the trial court in connection with the case and release him on bail. Senior advocate Garima Prasad, representing the Uttar Pradesh government, informed the court that Ansari had not appeared in the lower court. The case pertained to accus

6 May 2024 6:11 pm
RLD's Malook Nagar Condemns Farooq Abdullah's Alleged Pro-Pakistan Remarks

Lucknow: Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) national general secretary, Malook Nagar, criticized J-K National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah for his recent remarks on PoK, stating that such people did not deserve to live in the country. Nagar expressed his disappointment, saying, I am ashamed that such statements are made by people living in our country. When he (Farooq Abdullah) and his son (Omar Abdullah) gave interviews during the implementation of Article 370, they sounded like Pakistanis. They shoul

6 May 2024 6:11 pm
Amit Shah Accuses Opposition of Corruption, Alleges Mamata Banerjee's Cut Money Culture

Kolkata: U nion Home Minister Amit Shah accused the opposition of corruption following the Directorate of Enforcements significant cash seizure in Jharkhand. Addressing a public rally in the Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal, Shah targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) party, accusing them of fostering a cut money culture. The opposition has a track record of corruption, whereas Modi Ji doesnt have even a single such blot throu

6 May 2024 5:11 pm
BJP preparing blueprint of lies to win Lok Sabha polls: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of weaving a false narrative about Sandeshkhali

6 May 2024 4:48 pm
Infiltrators are principal vote bank of Mamata Banerjee: Amit Shah

Kolkata, May 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scared to stop the illegal infiltrators in the state as these infiltrators are the principal vote bank of Trinamool Congress. The Chief Minister is scared to take action against the illegal infiltrators. These infiltrators are [] The post Infiltrators are principal vote bank of Mamata Banerjee: Amit Shah appeared first on The Shillong Times .

6 May 2024 4:47 pm
You are directed to immediately disclose your identity and residence: Kolkata Police to social media user over a spoof video on Mamata Banerjee

The Crime Branch of Kolkata Police asked a social media to reveal his identity and residence over a spoof video on Mamata Banerjee.

6 May 2024 4:07 pm
Mamata congratulates successful candidates of ICSE, ISC

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated the successful students of the ICSE and ISC examinations and wished them a bright future. Banerjee also urged the unsuccessful candidates not to be heartbroken as she believed that they would achieve more success in the future. Congratulations to all the students who have passed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr

6 May 2024 3:33 pm
Afraid Of Offending Vote Banks, Congress & TMC Silent When Terror Struck During UPA Rule: Amit Shah

While accusing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of allowing infiltration in the bordering state, Shah iterated that she did not attend the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

6 May 2024 3:22 pm
Mamata Banerjee Accuses Modi of Misusing Funds on Advertising, Neglecting Bengal's Needy

Mamata Banerjee Accuses Modi of Misusing Funds on Advertising, Neglecting Bengal's Needy Modi spending crores on advertisements in print and digital media but withholding money of Bengal's poor: Mamata Banerjee in Birbhum.

6 May 2024 3:11 pm
CM Mamata Banerjee accused of allowing infiltration for vote bank politics by Amit Shah at Durgapur rally.

CM Mamata Banerjee accused of allowing infiltration for vote bank politics by Amit Shah at Durgapur rally. CM Mamata Banerjee allows infiltration in West Bengal for vote bank politics: Amit Shah at Durgapur rally.

6 May 2024 2:30 pm
Amit Shah alleges Mamata Banerjee's non-attendance at Ram Mandir ceremony over 'infiltrator' vote bank fears

Amit Shah alleges Mamata Banerjee's non-attendance at Ram Mandir ceremony over 'infiltrator' vote bank fears Afraid of offending her 'infiltrator' vote bank, Mamata Banerjee didnt attend Ram Mandir consecration ceremony: Amit Shah.

6 May 2024 2:29 pm
Bitter Battle of Ex-Spouses Overshadows Crisis-Ridden Bishnupur

Bitter Battle of Ex-Spouses Overshadows Crisis-Ridden Bishnupur Drinking water crisis and demand for better roads resonate among the electorate in West Bengal's Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency whose 'ex-factor' constitute a divorced couple, Saumitra Khan and Sujata Mondal, locked in an electoral battle as BJP and TMC candidates, respectively. Despite being a CPI (M) bastion till 2014, Khan managed to break the stranglehold of the Left in the area by first winning the seat on a Trinamool ticket

6 May 2024 10:04 am
Amit Shah trains guns on YSRC over Polavaram & English medium

DHARMAVARAM: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday promised to complete the Polavaram irrigation project within two years, once the NDA forms government in the State and at the Centre. Lashing out at the YSRC government in Andhra Pradesh, Shah blamed Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for the delay in executing the irrigation project. Addressing a public meeting at Dharmavaram in Sri Sathya Sai district on Sunday, Shah alleged that the YSRC government derailed the project with rampant corrupt

6 May 2024 9:57 am
Honour of Bengal's women not for sale, Mamata Banerjee tells BJP

CM Mamata Banerjee and TMC leaders accuse BJP of dishonoring Bengal's women in Sandeshkhali. BJP accused of staging false rape complaints. Abhishek Banerjee campaigns against BJP's disrespect for women's dignity.

6 May 2024 9:01 am
Sandeshkhali orchestrated by BJP: Mamata Banerjee

The party on Saturday released a video, claiming that the footage vindicated its stand that the BJP was behind the Sandeshkhali episode

6 May 2024 7:20 am
TMC claims on Sandeshkhali video baseless, local BJP leader to move Calcutta HC

TMC claims on Sandeshkhali video baseless, local BJP leader to move Calcutta HC Amidst controversy over a video alleging that women in Sandeshkhali filed harassment complaints against TMC leaders under BJP's direction, the saffron party announced on Sunday its intention to contest the accusations in court. In the purported video, a man claiming to be Gangadhar Kayal, a BJP mandal president in Sandeshkhali, was heard saying that leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly ''Suvendu Adhik

5 May 2024 11:04 pm
BJP Committed to Preserving Caste-Based Reservations for SC, ST, and OBC Communities: Amit Shah

BJP Committed to Preserving Caste-Based Reservations for SC, ST, and OBC Communities: Amit Shah Reservations for SC, ST, OBCs would not end as long as there is even one BJP MP in Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. Shah, who addressed election rallies at Kagaznagar and Nizamabad in Telangana, said Congress fights elections on the basis of lies and referred to the grand old party's campaign that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would end quotas if BJP is given 400 seats in the o

5 May 2024 10:57 pm
Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi after woman claims false Sandeshkhali case in sting video

The purported sting video surfaced on Saturday, which was posted by Trinamool in its X Handle. The veracity of the video has not been verified by The Economic Times. The video shows Gangadhar Koyal, a BJP Mandal president in Sandeshkhali-II, is seen admitting that no rape or sexual harassment had taken place in Sandeshkhali. He was also seen mentioning that women filed such complaints at the behest of LoP Suvendu Adhikari.

5 May 2024 10:53 pm
BJP funded Sandeshkhali stir: Mamata

Kolkata: Mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for shedding crocodile's tears over the violence against women at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the BJP of staging the entire agitation with the help of money. Her attack came a day after Trinamul Congress released footages of a purported sting operation that showed BJP Mandal president Gangadhar Kayal from Sandeshkhali making startling revelations about how the protests were planne

5 May 2024 10:32 pm
Sandeshkhali 'mistruth' spread by BJP using money, EC working under Modi govt's diktats: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee criticized BJP for spreading lies about Sandeshkhali and called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop shedding crocodile tears. She accused the Election Commission of being influenced by the Modi government and ignoring certain advertisements featuring Modi's photo. Banerjee also mentioned considering approaching the Election Commission regarding the matter.

5 May 2024 9:25 pm
Campaigning ends for third phase of polling in four Bengal LS seats

KOLKATA: Campaigning for four Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal - Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur, and Murshidabad - going to polls in the third phase on May 7 came to an end at 6pm on Sunday, officials said. A total of 73,37,651 voters, including 36,12,395 women and 154 third-genders, are eligible to exercise their franchise in 7,360 polling stations. Out of the 57 candidates contesting in this phase, Jangipur has 14, Maldaha Uttar (15), Maldaha Dakshin (17) and Murshidabad (11), he said.

5 May 2024 6:34 pm
'Scripted It': Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP Of 'Orchestrating' Sandeshkhali Conspiracy | News18 |N18V

'Scripted It': Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP Of 'Orchestrating' Sandeshkhali Conspiracy | News18 |N18VMamata Banerjee, the West Bengal Chief Minister, has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scripted the Sandeshkhali incident.

5 May 2024 6:03 pm
Sandeshkhali mistruth spread by BJP, PM should stop crocodile tears: Mamata

Bolpur: Alleging that the mistruth about Sandeshkhali was spread by the BJP using money, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop shedding crocodile tears as the conspiracy hatched by the saffron party has come to the fore with the unravelling of a recent sting. The TMC Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y

5 May 2024 5:56 pm
Sandeshkhali 'mistruth' spread by BJP using money, PM should stop shedding crocodile tears: Mamata

BOLPUR: Alleging that the mistruth about Sandeshkhali was spread by the BJP using money, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop shedding crocodile tears as the conspiracy hatched by the saffron party has come to the fore with the unravelling of a recent sting. The TMC on Saturday released a video on social media, in which a man, who claimed to be a BJP mandal president in Sandeshkhali, was heard saying that Leader of the Opposition i

5 May 2024 4:35 pm
Sandeshkhali 'mistruth' spread by BJP using money, PM should stop shedding crocodile tears: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of spreading false allegations about Sandeshkhali, a district in West Bengal, using money. The TMC released a video on social media, in which a man claimed to be a BJP mandal president in Sandeshkhali, claimed that Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, was behind the conspiracy.

5 May 2024 4:30 pm
BJP Disperses 'Fabricated Claims' in Sandeshkhali, Mamata Exhorts PM to Cease Misinformation Campaign

BJP Disperses 'Fabricated Claims' in Sandeshkhali, Mamata Exhorts PM to Cease Misinformation Campaign Alleging that the ''mistruth'' about Sandeshkhali was spread by the BJP using money, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop ''shedding crocodile tears'' as the ''conspiracy hatched by the saffron party'' has come to the fore with the unravelling of a recent sting. The TMC on Saturday released a video on social media, in which a man,

5 May 2024 4:29 pm
Sandeshkhali 'fabrication' fanned by BJP for lucre, PM's feigned sorrow condemned: Mamata

Sandeshkhali 'fabrication' fanned by BJP for lucre, PM's feigned sorrow condemned: Mamata Alleging that the ''mistruth'' about Sandeshkhali was spread by the BJP using money, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop ''shedding crocodile tears'' as the ''conspiracy hatched by the saffron party'' has come to the fore with the unravelling of a recent sting. The TMC on Saturday released a video on social media, in which a man, who claimed

5 May 2024 4:21 pm
Amit Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi's Shifting Constituencies, Predicts Defeat in Rae Bareli

Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's frequent changes in constituencies, suggesting it was due to fear of electoral defeat.Addressing an election rally in Gujarats Bodeli, Shah remarked, The problem is not with the constituencies, but with Rahul Gandhi himself; he will face defeat wherever he goes. Shah's comments came a day after Gandhi filed his nomination from Congress stronghold Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, shifting to Rae Bareli to conti

5 May 2024 4:11 pm
Sandeshkhali incidents orchestrated by BJP: Mamata

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the BJP of orchestrating the incidents of Sandeshkhali, where allegations of sexual abuse against Trinamool Congress leaders have surfaced, to malign the state. The party on Saturday released a video on social media, claiming that the footage vindicated its stand that the BJP was behind Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs

5 May 2024 3:32 pm
Sandeshkhali Incidents: Mamata Alleges BJP Orchestration

Sandeshkhali Incidents: Mamata Alleges BJP Orchestration West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the BJP of orchestrating the incidents of Sandeshkhali, where allegations of sexual abuse against Trinamool Congress leaders have surfaced, to malign the state. The party on Saturday released a video on social media, claiming that the footage vindicated its stand that the BJP was behind the Sandeshkhali episode. ''I had for long stated that the BJP has been trying to malign the i

5 May 2024 3:07 pm
How the West Bengal school job scam unfolded

KOLKATA: Days after the Calcutta High Court invalidated the fraudulent appointments of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff by the state's School Service Commission (SSC) in state-run and state-aided schools, SSC chairman Siddhartha Majumdar said the number of irregular hires was around 5,300 or 20.5%. In the affidavits the SSC filed before the high court bench, it quantified the illegal appointments as 4,327, which works out to 16.8%. When the order's challenge was heard in the Supreme Court

5 May 2024 12:14 pm
TMC, BJP cautiously navigate Jhargram's complex identity dynamics

TMC, BJP cautiously navigate Jhargram's complex identity dynamics The tumultuous days of Maoist violence may now be a thing of the past for residents of Jhargram constituency in western West Bengal but the tribal-dominated seat sits on a powder keg of identity politics which has a direct bearing on the elections. A long-standing demand for Scheduled Tribe status by the minority Kurmis, a traditional tiller community listed as OBCs in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha, had led to sporadic violenc

5 May 2024 12:11 pm
Bengal polls: Rift within NDA triggers three-way contests in some seats

Bengal polls: Rift within NDA triggers three-way contests in some seats As the final five phases of polls draw closer, rift among INDIA bloc partners, Congress-Left combine and the TMC, who are fighting separately has intensified, triggering a fierce contest across half of the remaining 36 constituencies in West Bengal driven by local issues such as Sandeshkhali and the SSC scam. TMC's decision to contest independently in the state, rather than as part of the bloc, has led to a three-way contest

5 May 2024 11:30 am
Updated: Revised News Schedule

Updated: Revised News Schedule National news schedule for Sunday, May 5 NATIONAL **** Lok Sabha elections related stories and other political developments NCR *** Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai to address 'Delhi Tamil Samagam' at Talkatora Stadium BJP press conference Stories related to Lok Sabha elections *** NORTH **** PM to address poll rallies in Etawah, Sitapur and hold roadshow in Ayodhya Rajnath Singh to campaign in Lucknow Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to hold roadshow in Kharar Campaignin

5 May 2024 10:23 am
Sandeshkhali sting claims Suvendu Adhikari planned conspiracy, Mamata Banerjee calls BJP 'anti-Bengal'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday lashed out against the BJP, calling the party anti-Bengal and accusing it of having orchestrated a conspiracy to defame our state at every possible level.

5 May 2024 10:15 am
Didi dares PM Narendra Modi to debate her on 'basics of Hinduism'

CM Mamata Banerjee challenges PM Narendra Modi on Hinduism basics and vote jihad, criticizing BJP's exploitation of Matuas for elections. She promises land deeds to refugee families and criticizes the Bengal governor and BJP's nominee, Jagannath Sarkar.

5 May 2024 9:28 am
Allegations cheap drama at Mamatas behest: West Bengal Governor

KOCHI: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Saturday termed the molestation allegations against him a cheap political drama during election times at the behest of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The state government has no power to announce a probe against the governor. Will take strict action if it crosses the legal limits. Ill convey everything to the central government at the appropriate time, Bose told a local channel while on a visit to Kochi. His response comes in the wake of West Benga

5 May 2024 9:08 am
Abhishek Banerjee Expresses Willingness for Congress Alliance

Abhishek Banerjee Expresses Willingness for Congress Alliance Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee said his party was keen on an alliance with the Congress, for which he even went to meet Rahul Gandhi at his residence at 6 am. Abhishek, the nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and heir apparent to the party, asserted that Trinamool Congress candidates are the true representatives of the INDIA bloc in West Bengal. ''Had I not been serious, I would not have rushed to Rahul Gandhi's

5 May 2024 8:54 am
Trinamool video claims sexual harassment cases an attempt to defame Bengal

KOLKATA : Amid the row over incidents in Sandeshkhali where allegations of sexual abuse against TMC leaders have surfaced, the TMC released a video on social media, claiming that allegations were a conspiracy by the BJP to defame West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha polls. In the purported video, a man, who claimed to be a BJP mandal president in Sandeshkhali, was heard saying that Suvendu Adhikari, leader of the Opposition in the sssembly, is behind the whole conspiracy. The man alleged in the video

5 May 2024 7:18 am
Plaint against guv: Kolkata cops seek Raj Bhavan CCTV footage

Calcutta Police seeks CCTV footage over harassment claims against Bengal governor. Mamata Banerjee-led TMC probe criticized. Governor vows action against truth deviators, rejects defamation suit. TMC activists protest in Kerala city.

5 May 2024 3:01 am
Was Keen on Alliance with Congress, Even Went to Meet Rahul Gandhi at 6 Am: TMC's Abhishek

Abhishek, the nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and heir apparent, claimed that TMC candidates are the true representatives of the INDIA bloc in West Bengal.

4 May 2024 11:34 pm
'Mamata Banerjee Still Among Top 5 PM Contenders': Amitabh Tiwari

Political analyst Amitabh Tiwari, talking about Mamata Banerjee's popularity in Bengal, said she is still among the top five PM contenders. The gap is not too much here. As the election becomes more local, the BJP stands to lose, he said.

4 May 2024 11:22 pm
PM, Mamata Banerjee Talk About Same Issues In Bengal: Journalist Nishtha Gautam

Taking about issues in Bengal, senior journalist Nishtha Gautam said that PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee have emerged as doppelgangers in Bengal. Both are talking about the same issues. Both weaponise socio-economic welfarism for votes, she said.

4 May 2024 11:21 pm
TMC blaming BJP as reality of CM Banerjee coming to fore: Phalguni Patra on Sandeshkhali sting operation video

TMC blaming BJP as reality of CM Banerjee coming to fore: Phalguni Patra on Sandeshkhali sting operation video After a video of a sting operation surfaced, alleging that West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari hatched the Sandeshkhali conspiracy, BJP Mahila Morcha President Phalguni Patra said on Saturday that the TMC is blaming the BJP as the reality of CM Mamata Banerjee is coming to the fore. TMC is blaming the BJP as the reality of CM Mamata Banerjee is coming to the fore. This is

4 May 2024 11:13 pm
TMC's Abhishek Keen on Alliance With Congress, Met Rahul Gandhi Early Morning

TMC's Abhishek Keen on Alliance With Congress, Met Rahul Gandhi Early Morning Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said his party was keen on an alliance with the Congress, and because of that he went to meet Rahul Gandhi at his residence at 6 am. Abhishek, the nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and heir apparent, claimed that TMC candidates are the true representatives of the INDIA bloc in West Bengal. ''Had I not been serious, I would not have rushed to Rahul Gandhi's residenc

4 May 2024 10:23 pm
BJP confusing Matua voters through CAA notification: Mamata Banerjee

BJP confusing Matua voters through CAA notification: Mamata Banerjee Kolkata: The BJP and the Central government are trying to confuse the Matua population concentrated mainly in West Bengal by notifying the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed on Saturday. The Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are confusing our Matua brothers. The [] The post BJP confusing Matua voters through CAA notification: Mamata Banerjee appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

4 May 2024 9:48 pm
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4 May 2024 9:23 pm
TMC shares video accusing Suvendu of 'orchestrating' Sandeshkhali incidents, BJP calls it 'fake'

KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday released a video via social media, alleging that the incidents in Sandheshkhali were a BJP conspiracy to malign West Bengal before the Lok Sabha polls. In the purported video, a man who identifies himself as the BJP mandal president in Sandeshkhali is heard saying that Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, is behind the whole conspiracy. The man in the video alleges that Adhikari directed him and other BJP le

4 May 2024 9:20 pm
Battleground Bengal: Can BJP Breach Mamata Banerjee's Fortress?

One of the most interesting states in this national election is Bengal, where an intense electoral battle is on between the BJP and Mamata Bannerjee's Trinamool Congress. Who has the edge in the state and what are the big issues here? NDTV's Sanjay Pugalia and a panel of experts look at multiple aspects of the election in this special battleground episode from Kolkata.

4 May 2024 8:40 pm
Mamata accuses PM Modi govt of turning democracy into jail

Birnagar (WB): Claiming that the BJP has not been able to deliver on its promise of acche din (good days), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the Narendra Modi-led government was turning democracy into a jail. She claimed that though the saffron party was repeatedly saying that the BJP-led NDA would Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.

4 May 2024 8:25 pm
Mamata alleges erosion of democracy under Modi's leadership

Mamata alleges erosion of democracy under Modi's leadership Claiming that the BJP has not been able to deliver on its promise of ''acche din'' (good days), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the Narendra Modi-led government was turning ''democracy into a jail.'' She claimed that though the saffron party was repeatedly saying that the BJP-led NDA will get above 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, it will ''lose'' the elections. Addressing an election rally here in R

4 May 2024 8:07 pm
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4 May 2024 7:26 pm
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4 May 2024 7:26 pm
`BJP Scripted Sandeshkhali Conspiracy...`: Mamata Banerjee`s Big Charge Over TMC`s Purported Sting Video

TMC leader Mamata Banerjee shared aSandeshkhali's sting video and claimedthat the BJP tried to tarnish WestBengal'simage for their petty political ends.

4 May 2024 5:46 pm
Abhishek, Mamata claim 'sting video' exposed BJP plan to defame TMC over Sandeshkhali; Rahul Sinha hits back

Abhishek, Mamata claim 'sting video' exposed BJP plan to defame TMC over Sandeshkhali; Rahul Sinha hits back In an explosive claim amid the bitter war of words over the alleged atrocities on women in Sandeshkhali, the TMC on Saturday flagged a purported sting operation broadcast by a local television channel to claim that the allegations against leaders and workers of the ruling party in the state were false and trumped up at the behest of Opposition leader and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari. Polling

4 May 2024 5:04 pm
'BJP scripted it': Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of plotting 'Sandeshkhali conspiracy'

West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee, has alleged that the Sandeshkhali incident was a deliberate act by the BJP. She also raised concerns over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence regarding the accusations of sexual molestation involving Governor C V Ananda Bose. The TMC further accused the BJP of scheming to tarnish West Bengal's reputation.

4 May 2024 4:41 pm
BJP orchestrated the Sandeshkhali incident to defame Bengal: TMC

History will witness how Bengal will rise in rage against Delhi's conspiratorial regime and ensure their Bishorjon, says West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

4 May 2024 3:38 pm
Sandeskhali News Updates | Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP Over Sandeshkhali | West Bengal News | News18

Sandeskhali News Updates | Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP Over Sandeshkhali | West Bengal News | News18

4 May 2024 3:37 pm
BJP's Sandeshkhali incidents planned to polarize voters: Mamata Banerjee at election rally in Nadia.

BJP's Sandeshkhali incidents planned to polarize voters: Mamata Banerjee at election rally in Nadia. Sandeshkhali incidents pre-planned by BJP: Mamata Banerjee at election rally in Nadia.

4 May 2024 3:05 pm
Starry nights: Entertainers light up Bengal poll campaign

Starry nights: Entertainers light up Bengal poll campaign The not-so-old trend among major political parties in West Bengal to throw their weight behind silver screen personalities continues unabated in the current edition of Lok Sabha polls where stars of yesteryears are contesting the elections shoulder to shoulder with contemporary celluloid icons of the industry. In terms of numbers the state's ruling Trinamool Congress, like in the past, is way ahead of its completion this time around as we

4 May 2024 1:28 pm
'Bihari Babu is Now Bengali Babu': In Asansol, Shatrughan Sinha Says Mamata Banerjee Has All Qualities to be India's Next PM

Commenting on Sandeshkhali, the actor-turned-politician questioned the BJPs alliance partner in Karnataka amid a raging sex scandal

4 May 2024 11:10 am
CM to PM: How does Rahul Gandhi's seat matter to you?

Mamata Banerjee criticized BJP's tactics, alleging threats to industrialists, manipulation of EVMs, and spreading falsehoods. She questioned the Election Commission's actions in denying voting rights to cops and highlighted opposition unity in Bengal.

4 May 2024 9:55 am