Is the ruling TMC and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee losing ground to the main opposition the BJP months before the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026? Is she losing her grip over the state administration, the party and the affiliate organisations?

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Trinamool government regarding the law and order situation in West Bengal, citing the recent law student rape and the RG Kar case. He questioned Mamata Banerjee's responsibility and the safety of women in the state.

KOLKATA: Union Education Minister and senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her government for remaining silent on the atrocities against women by 'goons associated with the Trinamool Congress'. Referring to the alleged incident of gang rape of a student in the South Calcutta Law College in Kolkata, he said, Earlier, West Bengal was the frontrunner in progress of women in the country. Now the State is shocking the conscience of the

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemned the alleged gang rape of a law student in Kolkata, accusing TMC-affiliated individuals of perpetrating atrocities against women in West Bengal. He criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's silence and asserted that the state's conscience is shocked by such brutalities.

KOLKATA: West Bengal BJP general secretary and MLA Agnimitra Paul on Saturday demanded a police investigation into the Kasba rape case, stating that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was not successful in probing the RG Kar case. Paul made the remarks during a press conference at the state BJP headquarters, where she said, We dont want the CBI, we want the police to conduct the investigation. Mamata Banerjees police, whose salaries are paid by your and my tax money, will investigate. Let

Bharatiya Janata Party seeks Mamata Banerjee's apology and resignation. The demand follows the gang-rape of a law student in Kolkata. BJP alleges the accused have Trinamool Congress links. J P Nadda formed a fact-finding committee. The committee will investigate and submit findings. Sambit Patra criticizes Banerjee's insensitivity. He also invokes the Emergency anniversary.

KOLKATA: The police on Saturday stopped a BJP rally led by its West Bengal unit chief Sukanta Majumdar and detained him along with several other party leaders when they tried to take out the protest march to a law college in the city, where a student was allegedly gang raped . The rally was not allowed to proceed towards the South Calcutta Law College where the 24-year-old student was allegedly gang raped by her two seniors and an alumnus of the institution on June 25. The rally was stopped at G

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sambit Patra criticised the West Bengal government regarding the alleged Kolkata gang-rape case. He questioned the insensitivity towards women in the state. Patra claimed the crime was state-sponsored and politically motivated, linking the accused to the Trinamool Congress student wing. The BJP formed a committee to investigate.

BJP demands accountability from Mamata Banerjee over gang-rape incident in Kolkata, accusing all accused of TMC affiliation

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should apologise and offer to resign over the gang-rape of a girl student of a law college in Kolkata, alleging all the accused are linked to the ruling Trinamool Congress. It is in a way state-sponsored brutality and a heinous crime motivated by politics, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said while reading out parts of the victim's statement narrating the details of the crime and threats to her and her family m

Bharatiya Janata Party has formed a committee to investigate the alleged gang-rape of a student in Kolkata. Kolkata Police arrested a guard and three others in connection with the crime. The National Commission for Women has taken notice of the incident. This incident has triggered a political conflict between the TMC and BJP. BJP demands resignation of Mamata Banerjee.

Kolkata turning into crime capital: BJP slams Mamata govt over Law College rape case New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Senior BJP leaders launched a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government over the rape of a woman in a Kolkata law college, accusing the ruling party of failing to maintain law and order [] The post Kolkata turning into crime capital: BJP slams Mamata govt over Law College rape case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

A female law student was allegedly gangraped on her college campus in South Kolkata, igniting widespread outrage and a political battle between the TMC and BJP. The BJP strongly criticized Mamata Banerjee, alleging a failure to protect women, while the TMC defended its swift police action and accused the BJP of politicizing the incident.

Pradeep Bhandari of BJP criticised Trinamool Congress regarding the Kolkata gangrape. He claimed West Bengal is unsafe for women under Mamata Banerjee. NCW took note of the incident. Dilip Ghosh echoed similar concerns about TMC's involvement in crimes.

Thousands of pilgrims, including foreigners, congregated in Digha, West Bengal, for the Rath Yatra festival. The Chief Minister, along with cabinet members, initiated the chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Rituals commenced in the morning with 'Pahandi Vijay' at the newly-built Jagannath Dham Temple, followed by the idols being placed on the chariots amid devotional chants and festivities.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the first Rath Yatra from the newly constructed Jagannath temple in the coastal town of Digha. LoP Suvendu Adhikari participated in Rath Yatra in three different places in the State

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari shares pictures of Mishra with Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and other leaders; political parties blame the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government for the incident; protests erupt across State

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari shares pictures of Mishra with Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and other leaders; political parties blame the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government for the incident; protests erupt across State

NEW DELHI: The 'Special Intensive Revision' of electoral roll proposed to be carried out in Bihar will have devastating effects on voting rights and also on citizenship, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Saket Gokhale alleged on Friday. In a post on X, he said those failing to provide the documents required for the revision can easily be branded as foreigners, and losing voting rights is not the only danger. Modi Government is taking away your right to vote and bringing in the NRC (National

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, recently captured online attention with photos showing her feeding a monkey during her Digha visit. The images, posted on her Instagram, depict Banerjee offering biscuits to the monkey, highlighting a calm interaction.

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, recently captivated social media users with heartwarming images of her feeding a monkey. The photos, posted on her Instagram, show Banerjee offering biscuits to the calm animal while sitting on a pavement. Reportedly taken at Digha beach, the post has garnered significant attention.

The Rath Yatra festival commenced in Digha, West Bengal, with the Pahandi Vijay ceremony at the newly built Jagannath Dham Temple. Thousands of devotees gathered despite heavy rain. Rituals included taking the idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra to their chariots amidst chanting and music. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the event, emphasizing visitor safety with barricades.

The Rath Yatra festival in Digha, West Bengal, is set to commence with idols of Lord Jagannath and his siblings placed in their chariots. Preparations are underway, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will participate in the sweeping ritual.

Mamata alleged that the fresh conditions have been brought to target Bengal, which would go to Assembly polls next year, rather than Bihar, also going to polls this year

The Mamata Banerjee government is organizing a grand Rath Yatra in Digha. This event follows the recent inauguration of the Jagannath Dham Temple. The BJP accuses Banerjee of 'Rath politics' to gain Hindu votes. Banerjee plans to distribute Lord Jagannath's 'prasad' across Bengal. ISKCON supports the initiative. Preparations are underway with tight security for the Rath Yatra.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee voiced her apprehension regarding the confinement of approximately 100 Bengali-speaking migrant workers in Odisha, specifically in Cuttack and Balasore. Banerjee has directed Chief Secretary Manoj Pant to engage with his Odisha counterpart to address and resolve the concerning situation.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that letters were sent to the Bihar government, and she also received a copy of the same.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed concerns over the Election Commission of India's new electoral roll revision guidelines ahead of the Bihar assembly polls. Banerjee fears these guidelines, requiring birth certificates of parents for those born between 1987 and 2004, could be implemented in Bengal before the 2026 elections and might be worse than NRC.

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress Chairperson and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday strongly objected to the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) latest guidelines, which mandate a specific identity card proving citizenship and submission of a self-attested declaration of Indian citizenship for inclusion in the voters list. Banerjee alleged that the ECI was working in coordination with the Central Government and accused it of providing emergency weapons to help the BJP. Directly ta

The West Bengal BJP, however, criticised CM Mamata Banerjee for creating a political spectacle and alleged that she is deviating from traditional practices

The Puri seer criticised the West Bengal government for allegedly exploiting Lord Jagannath's name for commercial benefit. The seer claimed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lacks religious sentiment. He alleged the Digha temple construction aims to divert revenue from Puri. The seer also criticised ISKCON for deviating from scriptural rituals. The inauguration of the Jagannath Temple in Digha sparked controversy.

Digha is ready for its first Rath Yatra. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held meetings with officials and temple authorities. Security is heightened with police and fire brigade presence. The Rath Yatra will begin at 2.30 PM after morning rituals. The Neem wood idol will be brought to the Rath tonight.

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee intervened to release migrant workers held in Rajasthan. These workers from Itahar were allegedly labeled as Bangladeshis. Chief Secretary Manoj Pant coordinated with his Rajasthan counterpart for their release. Itahar MLA Mosaraf Hussen confirmed the release. The workers are currently staying in Rajasthan. Banerjee highlighted the large number of Bengali migrant workers across India.

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee predicted BJP would secure fewer than 50 seats in the 2026 Bengal assembly polls, contrasting it with their 2021 performance. He criticized BJP leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar, while highlighting Mamata Banerjee's strength. Banerjee also condemned BJP's remarks on the Jagannath Temple and questioned the central government's handling of the Pahalgam attack.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Digha visit ahead of Rath Yatra sparks political controversy. Suvendu Adhikari accuses Banerjee of trying to appear as a rue Hindu with the Digha Jagannath Temple event. Adhikari asserts BJP's dominance in East Midnapore in the 2026 elections, while Kolkata prepares for ISKCON's Rathayatra with a theme of peace and innovative chariot upgrades.

KOLKATA : Following the intervention of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, migrant workers from Itahar in North Dinajpur district of West Bengal, who were allegedly detained in Rajasthan on suspicion of being Bangladeshis, have been released. Ainul Haq, one of the detained migrant workers, confirmed over phone from Rajasthan on Wednesday morning that 200 migrant workers from West Bengal and another 200 Bengali-speaking workers from Assam were released from captivity and had returned to

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has accused BJP-governed states of targeting Bengali migrant workers, labeling them as Bangladeshis and deporting them. She intends to raise this issue with PM Modi, highlighting that many migrants from other states work in Bengal too.

Amidst escalating Israel-Iran tensions, West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged India to employ diplomatic measures to de-escalate the situation, emphasizing India's historical role in the non-aligned movement. She addressed the assembly, clarifying her limited authority on external affairs while condemning the recent disruptive behavior in the assembly, which resulted in injuries to marshals and security personnel.

Mamata Banerjee alleges that Bengali-speaking migrant workers are confined in Rajasthan. They are labelled as Bangladeshis despite having Indian documents. Banerjee directs the chief secretary to address the issue with Rajasthan. She urges PM Narendra Modi's attention, highlighting similar incidents in other BJP-ruled states. An MLA confirms the confinement, stating workers are held in a building.

Good news for West Bengal. Tata Consultancy Services is building a new office campus. The government has approved the plan. The campus is in Bengal Silicon Valley. The first phase will create 5,000 jobs. The second phase will create 20,000 more jobs. Mamata Banerjee says Bengal is emerging as a hub for innovation.

Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP over the alleged deportation of Bengali migrant workers from BJP-ruled states to Bangladesh.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee to take legal action against BJP MLAs who created a ruckus in the House on Monday, which led to a scuffle between the legislators and Assembly security personnel, resulting in injuries. While participating in a discussion on a motion to adopt a central bill related to environmental issues, Banerjee referred to the previous days incident and said, Those who caused the troub

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again held the Central Government and the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) responsible for the ongoing flood situation in the state, describing it as largely man-made. Incessant rainfall over the past few days has led to severe flooding across several districts, with rivers such as the Dwarkeswar, Gandheswari, Shilabati, and Kangsabati overflowing. The districts of Bankura, West Midnapore, and Jhargram have been worst affected, with th

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed her strong discontent and protest to the reported incident in Rajasthan where around 300 migrant workers from Itahar in North Dinajpur district of West Bengal were detained allegedly on suspicion of Bangladeshis. Banerjee stated that she would speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this issue. Why are Bengali speaking people being treated so discriminately? Are the Bengali speaking people not the citizens of this country?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims Bengali workers are wrongly identified as Bangladeshis and deported. She accuses the BJP of language-based politics. Banerjee says her government has rescued some workers. Recent crackdowns in Delhi saw the arrest of suspected illegal immigrants. Banerjee previously accused the BSF of aiding infiltration.

KOLKATA: Expressing concern over the Iran-Israel conflict, Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to take initiatives to stop this war-like situation. Without directly referring to the conflict, she said that India should undertake peaceful diplomatic efforts to help the two West Asian nations resolve their enmity. Taking part in discussions on a motion to adopt a Central bill on environmental issues in the West Bengal Legislativ

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concerns in the state assembly regarding global conflicts contributing to air and water pollution, urging the Centre to pursue diplomatic solutions. She also criticized the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for inadequate dredging, leading to excessive water release and flooding in Ghatal.

KOLKATA:Three more persons were arrested in connection with the death of a girl in a bomb explosion during an alleged violent celebration of the Kaliganj bypoll results in West Bengal's Nadia district, police said on Tuesday. The total number of arrests in the death of the minor is now four, a senior officer said. The 13-year-old school student was killed on Monday in the Malandi village of Barochandgar area in Nadia district after bombs were allegedly hurled from a Trinamool Congress victory ce

Mamata Banerjee stated India should diplomatically address the war-like situation. She clarified external affairs are a central matter. Banerjee recalled India's role in the non-aligned movement. This occurred during the assembly's Monsoon session. Banerjee condemned attacks on assembly security. She alleged the BJP created a ruckus and filed FIRs. Several were injured in the assembly.

Bangladesh High Commissioner M. Riaz Hamidullah met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The meeting occurred at Nabanna. Discussions focused on strengthening ties between West Bengal and Bangladesh. Banerjee conveyed her best wishes to Principal Advisor Yunus. She also highlighted linguistic and cultural connections. Banerjee had previously written to PM Modi about vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday met Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Md. Riaz Hamidullah, at Nabanna, the states administrative headquarters. The meeting, which lasted around 45 minutes, was described by officials as warm and cordial, though no formal briefing was held by either party immediately afterwards. According to highly placed sources at Nabanna, the High Commissioner proposed a joint survey on geo-diversity and biodiversity, citing the ecological and

A girl was killed in a bomb explosion in Kaliganj in Naida district of West Bengal on Monday afternoon, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to order police to take strict action against the culprits.

Alifa Ahmed of the Trinamool Congress won the Kaliganj Assembly bypoll by a significant margin, surpassing her late father's previous victory. The election, triggered by Nasiruddin Ahmed's death, saw a peaceful voter turnout. Inspired by Mahua Moitra, Alifa left her IT career to pursue politics.

KOLKATA: The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal retained the Kaliganj Assembly constituency in Nadia district in the by-election held last week. The Trinamool Congress candidate Alifa Ahmed won the election after defeating the BJP candidate Ashish Ghosh by a margin 50,049 votes. She secured 1,02,759 votes while Ghosh and Congress Kabil Uddin Shaikh got 52,710 and 28,348 votes respectively. The results are on expected lines and have confirmed the complete control of Trinamool Congress Chair

Amid escalating tensions, Russian President Putin condemned US strikes on Iran, as Israel bombed Iranian military sites, including Evin Prison. In India, a bomb blast during Kaliganj bypoll counting tragically killed a child, prompting a swift response from CM Mamata Banerjee. The NIA made arrests linked to the Pahalgam terror attack.

KOLKATA: A 13-year-old girl was killed in a bomb explosion in Kaliganj in West Bengal's Nadia district on Monday, police said. According to a police officer, the girl was wounded after being allegedly hit by a bomb that exploded on Monday afternoon at Barochandgar under Kaliganj police station limits. Counting for the Kaliganj assembly bypolls is going on. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said police will take strict legal action against the culprits. I am shocked and deeply saddened a

KOLKATA: A nine-year-old girl was killed in a bomb explosion in Kaliganj in West Bengal's Nadia district on Monday, police said. According to a police officer, the girl was wounded after being allegedly hit by a bomb that exploded on Monday afternoon at Barochandgar under Kaliganj police station limits. Counting for the Kaliganj assembly bypolls is going on. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said police will take strict legal action against the culprits. I am shocked and deeply saddened

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said police will take strict legal action against the culprits

Tragedy strikes Barochandgar in West Bengal; CM Mamata Banerjee vows strict action against culprits

In West Bengal`s Kaliganj by-election, TMC candidate Alifa Ahmed won by over 33,000 votes, a seat left vacant by the passing of TMC leader Nasiruddin Ahmed. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee thanked voters for their strong support

KOLKATA: The West Bengal government has started preparations to approach the market this week to borrow approximately Rs 4,300 crore to pay the 25% Dearness Allowance (DA) to state government employees and pensioners, following a Supreme Court order issued on May 16. The state requires around Rs 10,425 crore to comply with the apex courts order by June 27; or else it may face contempt of court proceedings. On the contrary, complying with the order will push the state into a larger debt trap with

KOLKATA: Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, is scheduled to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna, the states administrative headquarters, on Monday afternoon. The meeting carries diplomatic significance in light of recent tensions, including the vandalism of the historic Kachari House in Sirajganj, Bangladesh a site closely associated with Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Chief Minister Banerjee had earlier written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

The West Bengal government is distributing 'prasad' from the new Digha Jagannath temple to millions of households, sparking controversy. The BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of attempting to woo Hindu voters before the 2026 elections through this initiative. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari alleges the prasad is stale and questions the government's authority to distribute it.

KOLKATA: Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Friday alleged that he was obstructed by the police twice in a row on the same day. Dr Majumdar accused Kolkata Police of resisting BJPs attempts to observe Pashchimbanga Divas by trying to stop a two-wheeler rally led by him from reaching Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's residence on Elgin Road in south Kolkata. Later, he was stopped again while on his way to meet a doctor at the latter's residence in the Bhowanipur area. Whe

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered an interim stay till September 26 on the West Bengal governments financial scheme to provide interim relief for Group C & D non-teaching employees in state-aided schools, who had recently lost their jobs following the Supreme Court order on April 3. Justice Amrita Sinha in the interim order prohibited the state from implementing the scheme till September 26 or until further orders. Earlier, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announce

Suvendu Adhikari has released a video. It features a Sandeshkhali woman. She claims TMC goons threatened and abused her. She alleges police pressured her to join TMC. Adhikari accuses OC Bolai Ghosh of abuse. He also criticizes Mamata Banerjee's government. He alleges an anti-Gujarati bias. This follows allegations about election tender awards.

What harm can a cartoon do? the acclaimed artist asked; he said the backlash against his work had increased in the past decade

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized the Centre's proposal to observe 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' on June 25, marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. Banerjee accused the central government of bulldozing democracy and violating the Constitution. She highlighted concerns about federalism, civil rights, and secularism.

BJP welcomes Calcutta High Courts interim stay on the notification of a new OBC list; Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says the revised list will benefit poor people, was prepared by OBC Commission

The Centre's plan to observe Samvidhan Hatya Diwas on June 25 has drawn a sharp rejoinder from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The Trinamool Congress has decided not to observe the event, sparking another standoff with the Centre.

We can observe Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas every day, given the way the BJP is trying to change and undermine the Constitution, said Mamata Banerjee

The Calcutta High Court has temporarily suspended the West Bengal government's revised OBC list, which included 140 sub-groups, citing procedural irregularities under the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. This decision halts the implementation of the new list and related orders until July 31, pending a Supreme Court hearing.

West Bengal assembly witnessed significant disruption during Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's address, leading to a BJP walkout protesting against her remarks on social media. Banerjee predicted BJP's defeat in the upcoming polls, while opposition members accused her of personal attacks.

A compensation of 1 lakhs and 50,000 for each of the fully damaged and partially damaged outlets respectively would be paid: CM Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday accused the BJP of targeting Bengali-speaking citizens in states ruled by the saffron party by labelling even valid document holders as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. While addressing the assembly, she also charged the BJP with depriving those people of the right to earn their livelihood, triggering protests from []

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the BJP of targeting Bengali-speaking citizens in states ruled by the saffron party by labelling even valid document holders as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Trouble started during the question hour in the Assembly when the CM accused the saffron party of carrying out a witch-hunt against Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. You must be ashamed that you are labelling bona fide Indian citizens as Bangladeshis just bec

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Central government and BJP-ruled states of targeting Bengali speakers by falsely labeling them as Bangladeshis, despite valid documents. She criticized the Centre for withholding funds for key schemes like MGNREGA, alleging political motivation.

BJP strongly criticised Bangladesh's interim government over the alleged vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home, blaming radical groups for the attack. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra also targeted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for not speaking out strongly against the incident.

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Sirajganj, Bangladesh. Banerjee urged Modi to address the issue with the Bangladeshi government.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep shock following the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad airport. The London-bound plane, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff. Banerjee conveyed her sadness and concern, emphasizing the tragic nature of the event and praying for the safety and survival of all those on board.

The West Bengal government is planning a project with Jharkhand and Bihar. This aims to stop the Ganga-Padma erosion. Mamata Banerjee's approval is awaited. Manas Bhunia highlighted the erosion's impact on Malda and Murshidabad. Many acres of land have been lost. The state government has provided land deeds to affected people. Villages in both districts are facing submersion.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee government of promoting religious conversions by granting OBC status to Christian converts. BJP alleges the state's OBC list favors Muslims, increasing their representation significantly since 2010. This move, according to BJP, is a blatant appeasement tactic for vote-bank politics, disregarding a Supreme Court ruling against religion-based reservations.

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee accepted a privilege motion against Suvendu Adhikari for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outside the assembly. The motion, triggered by Adhikari's claims that Banerjee praised Pakistan, has been forwarded to the privilege committee for review, with a report expected by the next session in September.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee clarified in the assembly that OBC classification is based solely on a community's backwardness, not religion. Following a high court order excluding certain groups, the state government appealed to the Supreme Court. Banerjee stated that the government acted lawfully, with 61 Hindu and 79 minority groups recognized among the 140 OBC groups.

Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav criticized West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee government for alleged vote-bank politics, appeasement, and failure to curb infiltration. He highlighted a dark phase of misrule marked by incidents like Sandeshkhali and Murshidabad, alongside corruption and law and order issues. Yadav emphasized PM Modi's roadmap for Bengal, contingent on a policy free from bad governance and appeasement.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized the central government for security failures related to the Pahalgam terror attack. She mentioned the opportunity to capture Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Banerjee also condemned the marketing of Operation Sindoor. The West Bengal assembly passed a resolution honoring the armed forces' actions against Pakistan. The resolution also condemned the Pahalgam attack.

A political storm has erupted in West Bengal after photos surfaced linking Shweta Khan, accused of running a pornographic racket, to Trinamool Congress leaders. The BJP is attacking Mamata Banerjee's government, questioning women's safety. Khan and her son are wanted for allegedly detaining and assaulting a woman who refused to act in pornographic films.

Mamata Banerjee says that during the conflict there was an opportunity to capture Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir; Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari asks why reference to Operation Sindoor was absent in the Assembly resolution

KOLKATA: Launching a blistering attack on the Centre over the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded the resignation of the BJP-led union government since it failed to provide security to the people of the country. Bringing up the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Banerjee claimed India had a golden opportunity to reclaim the territory during the recent military conflict, but failed to act decisively. We had an opportun

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that the Pahalgam attack presented an opportunity to capture PoK, praising the armed forces' valor. The West Bengal State Assembly passed a resolution condemning the attack and expressing condolences.

In a heated West Bengal Assembly session, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government over security failures and the absence of Operation Sindhu in a resolution honoring Indian soldiers. The BJP protested, demanding acknowledgment of Modi's role in the operation. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Union government's callousness regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing the BJP of politicizing the armed forces' valor. She questioned the absence of security personnel at the attack site while praising the forces' bravery during Operation Sindoor.

Mamata Banerjee said a Commission set up by the government is holding a survey on 50 new subsections for inclusion in that category

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday told the state Assembly that backwardness is the only benchmark to decide the OBC status of people. Maintaining that a disinformation campaign is continuing on social media by some quarters, she asserted that there is no connection with religion in deciding the inclusion of any person Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing t

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified in the state Assembly that backwardness is the sole criterion for determining OBC status, dismissing religious considerations. She highlighted ongoing surveys by a government-appointed commission to assess 50 new subsections for OBC inclusion.

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee convened a meeting to assess Covid-19 readiness as the state sees a rise in cases, reporting 54 new infections and a total of 747 active cases. Banerjee advised citizens to take precautions without panicking, emphasizing that state-run hospitals are prepared with necessary facilities.

Public health facilities in State are ready to help affected persons with any medical issues, she says

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reassured citizens on Monday that there's no need to panic about the state's COVID-19 situation, following a review meeting on preparedness. While urging alertness, she emphasized that the current situation resembles a common influenza, with coughs and colds being typical during monsoon and winter.

Following Rahul Gandhi's claims of a rigged Maharashtra election, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh alleges similar voter list irregularities in West Bengal, accusing the BJP of adding voters from other states. Ghosh asserts Mamata Banerjee was the first to protest against this plot and the party is scrutinizing voter lists at the booth level.