Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Ahead of the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, the BJP's Delhi unit released a controversial poster titled 'Thago Ka Mela' (Fair of Thugs), targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other opposition leaders. Designed in the style of a film poster, the graphic features Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerj

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke met West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in Delhi on Saturday, ahead of the INDIA bloc's rally against alleged vote theft. While thanking her for supporting the CJP's protests, Dipke

Dipke said he had called on Banerjee to express gratitude for her support to the outfit's first protest at Jantar Mantar on the NEET paper leak issue and her backing when its leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were arrested by the Delhi Police.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke met Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee in Delhi, thanking her for supporting youth-led protests and extending solidarity with the INDIA bloc's upcoming rally against alleged vote chori. CJP, however, stated it would maintain its independent identity and not formally join the Sunday protest.

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday praised the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and invited its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, and other activists to organise programmes in Bengal after meeting him in Delhi. Dipke said he met Banerjee to thank her for supporting the outfits first protest at []

Trinamool Congress (TMC) president and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, held a meeting with the founder of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Abhijeet Dipke, in Delhi on Saturday before the opposition party's planned protest march against the Chief Election

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged INDIA bloc leaders to postpone their November 1 rally at Delhis Ramlila Maidan until after Diwali, warning of major business losses and traffic disruption in central Delhi. The traders body estimates that daily business worth Rs 10,00012,000 crore across 20 major markets could be affected if thousands of vehicles and lakhs of people converge in the area. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal has appealed to opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, Mama

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Only one of the five former ministers of the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government arrested during the first six months of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led regime in West Bengal is currently out on bail. The cases concern alleged wrongdoing during the previous Trinamool Congress government's tenure. The arrests of former ministers began with former state Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose. Three other former ministers were subsequently arre

Indranil Sen served as thetourism and culture minister during the Mamata Banerjee era

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (October 29)extended her support to the INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' marchagainst alleged vote theft, scheduled to be held at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on November 1.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi traders have requested Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee to press upon the Congress to defer the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital till November 10 to prevent loss of business during the Diwali season, a representative of the Federation of Sadar Bazar Traders' Association said. One of the letters written to Akhilesh Yadav by a traders' association said that th

Mamata Banerjee informed the Supreme Court that the new government can transfer the investigation to the CBI. The Enforcement Directorate sought an independent probe into the alleged interference in its operations. Banerjee's lawyer argued that with her departure as chief minister, there is no conflict of interest anymore. The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on whether the CBI should handle the investigation.

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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe and registration of an FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior police officials over alleged interference in search operations at the office of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in Kolkata. A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) Former West Bengal Minister Indranil Sen, who has been arrested by Kolkata Police in connection with an alleged fake Durga Puja pass scam linked to UNESCO-tagged festival tours, will be presented at a lower court on Thursday, and the public prosecutor will seek his police custody for further interrogation. He was arrested on Wednesday evening. An insider from the city police said that first he will be taken for medical examination from the Kolkata Police hea

Defending his decision to vacate Nandigram and retain Bhabanipur, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari told the West Bengal Assembly he did not want to give Mamata Banerjee another chance to contest a byelection

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) Former West Bengal Tourism Minister and former Minister of State for Information & Cultural Affairs Indranil Sen was arrested by Kolkata Police on Wednesday evening in connection with an alleged fake Durga Puja pass scam linked to UNESCO-tagged festival tours. According to investigators, Sen and his wife, Madhuchanda Sen, are accused of irregularities in the sale of fake passes for Durga Puja tours. The transactions under scrutiny were initially estimated to

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday withdrew its petitions seeking the transfer of cases related to the 2021 post-poll violence in West Bengal to courts outside the state, telling the Supreme Court that it no longer wished to pursue the matter in view of the changed circumstances. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, sought permission to withdraw the transfer petitions before a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sury

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) West Bengal cabinet, at a meeting on Wednesday, cleared the draft industrial policy, saying that the policy will be announced on November 5 at an administration review meeting. Earlier, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had announced that a comprehensive new industrial policy would be formed within the current year to facilitate investment in the state. Accordingly, a group of ministers was entrusted with the task of forming the new industrial poli

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ritabrata Banerjee, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and also the leader of the rebel but majority faction in Trinamool Congress, on Monday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of making attempts to rob the crucial affidavits meant to be submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for establishing rights over the original party name -- All India Trinamool Congress and electoral symbol of Flowers & Grass. Ritabrata issued a soci

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Amid the forthcoming polls for seven urban civic bodies in West Bengal by the end of this year, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed her party leaders to prepare detailed district-wise lists of local leaders and workers who are continuing with their allegiance towards the faction in Trinamool Congress headed by her and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. A party leader from the Mamata Banerjee faction of Trinamool said that based on the district-wise

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence people, alleging that police atrocities against Trinamool Congress workers had increased. She also claimed officials were threatening people and accused the BJP government of restricting access to legal documentation for her party.

Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, October 25, accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence people, and alleged that police atrocities against her partys workers had increased and government officials were threatening them. In a statement shared by the Mamata AITC on social media, she claimed that district Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday condoled the death of renowned artist Jogen Chowdhury, saying his contribution in the field of Arts brought international acclaim to the state. Deeply pained and grieved by the passing away of eminent painter and legendary artist, Shri Jogen Chowdhury. A maestro whose distinctive strokes redefined Indian modern art, Shri Jogen Chowdhury was a towering pillar of our cultural world. His immense contribution

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) The West Bengal Congress has ruled out any seat-sharing arrangement with either the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction or the CPI(M)-led Left Front in the state's upcoming elections for seven urban civic bodies, scheduled for next month. Sources in the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) said that although the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress has sent informal signals about the possibility of a seat-sharing arrange

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) Shatru Ghosh and another accused, Chhotan Ghosh, the two main accused in the murder of Samir Ghosh, a local Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Malda district of West Bengal, were remanded to 10 days of judicial custody on Friday. Both the accused, who were arrested on Thursday, were presented at a district court in Malda district on Friday and at the end of the hearing, the judge of the district court remanded them to 10 days of judicial custody. On Wednesday

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 22 (IANS) The West Bengal Police have seized a car loaded with explosives from Jessore Road in Duttapukur area in North 24 Parganas district of the state, officials said on Thursday. The car was seized late Wednesday night, and its owner has been detained and is being questioned, the police official said. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the sleuths from three agencies, namely the Special Task Force (STF), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Bomb

Delhi Police has transferred a second case against Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to the Crime Branch. The continued custody of the two leaders has drawn criticism from Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Naveen Patnaik, who have called for their immediate release.

Questioning the opposition's absence from the site of the tragedy or hospitals, Adhikari criticised the previous TMC government, alleging that festivities had continued despite loss of life under his predecessor Mamata Banerjee's rule

Mamata Banerjee has accused central authorities of state-sponsored terrorism regarding the detention of CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. She claims their treatment is a threat to democracy and demands their immediate release. Ranka and Das were remanded to judicial custody after alleged protest actions at Jantar Mantar. The CJP has raised concerns about delayed bail proceedings and insufficient reasons for bail rejection.

The proposal comes nearly four months after the Lok Sabha MP, as part of a rebel TMC group, broke away from the Mamata Banerjee-led fold and merged with the NCPI to join the BJP-led NDA

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 20 (IANS) The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has proposed allotting a disputed 978 square-metre (sq mtr) plot next to former cricketer and MP Yusuf Pathans family home, with 500 square metres to be gifted to him and the remaining area offered at a 45 per cent concession. The proposal, submitted by the municipal commissioner, is scheduled to come up before the standing committee of the BJP-ruled civic body on October 23 for final approval. If cleared, it would p

Mamata Banerjee calls for the release of CJP leaders, condemning their detention as state-sponsored terrorism amid ongoing protests. Mamata Banerjee Demands Immediate Release of CJP Leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das

North Kolkata , October 17 : A stampede-like situation was reported at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja pandal in North Kolkata, West bengal on Saturday. The injured were shifted to the hospital. An eyewitness described a dire scene, stating that the crowd was so massive that many people were fainting and taken away. Many people lost consciousness; some were being taken on motorcycles. I witnessed this happening all aroundwhen people fainted, they were taken away on bikes. All of this took place, a

A crowd surge at a community Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening led to a stampede-like situation, injuring at least 25 people. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and other officials visited the injured at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital. Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed her shock.

We do not support anarchy. But when the new generation raises questions on an issue, it is your responsibility to convince them, the Mamata-TMC spokesperson said.

M. K. Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, and Arvind Kejriwal condemn the CJP founder's detention

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday criticised the detention of CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke. Questioning Delhi Police action, Banerjee said on X, Abhijeet Dipke has been detained for holding the Indian National Flag. Let that sink in. In Independent India, our youth are being detained for peacefully asserting their democratic rights. Calling the action an

Mamata Banerjee condemns the arrest of activist Abhijit Dipke by Delhi Police, calling it an attack on democratic rights. Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Delhi Police for Arresting Activist Abhijit Dipke

Both the factions of the Trinamool Congress- one led by Mamata Banerjee and the other by Ritabrata Banerjee- have to submit affidavits of party supporters staking claim to the party by October 26. Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee said that the Mamata faction is unable to get any support from the ground.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday attacked the BJP-led government, at the Centre saying that the police crackdown on October 10 protests was only intended to save one man, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Addressing a press conference here, Dipke said: Since the media report claiming differences within the poll panel was published, the government has been using all its system and machinery to protect Gyanesh Kum

Addressing the media, Dipke alleged that students and young people had been protesting in Delhi for the past 10-15 days and were being dragged away by authorities. He claimed that Opposition leaders who joined the demonstrations, including former chief ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan, were also detained. And all this for whom? For one man, Gyanesh Kumar, Dipke said, referring to the Chief Election Commissioner.

Abhishek Banerjee, a member of the Trinamool Congress, underwent six hours of questioning at a police station. This inquiry is linked to a billboard controversy that occurred on August 27. Banerjee expressed his intention to pursue legal action up to the Supreme Court if necessary. He also condemned an attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee involving a knife.

Mamata Banerjee criticizes the arrest of CJP leaders in Delhi, calling for unity to protect democratic rights in India. Mamata Banerjee Condemns Arrest of CJP Leaders in Kolkata

Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand on Wednesday rejected allegations that former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was attacked by a woman outside her residence while she was on her way to inaugurate a...

The arrest and jailing of CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das has triggered a political showdown, with opposition leaders accusing the BJP of suppressing dissent. Rahul Gandhi has called the arrests an act of cowardice, while M.K. Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Aaditya Thackeray have also voiced their support. Delhi Police has cited alleged violations, including entering Jantar Mantar without permission, defying prohibitory orders and breaching peace-bond conditions.

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on charges of trespassing at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and also committed to always side with the CJPs movement. We, and many generations before us, have fought strongly for our democratic rights. We must continue to do so. I strongly condemn the arrest of Ashutosh and Saurav of the CJP. These moments ar

Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand stated that the allegations against Mamata Banerjee are unfounded and false. A civic volunteer was arrested after attempting to approach the former chief minister near her residence. This incident occurred just before Banerjee was set to inaugurate a Durga Puja event at Milan Sangha. AITC MP Dola Sen had filed a complaint claiming a knife attack attempt.

Mamata Banerjee condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janata Party leaders by Delhi Police for alleged trespassing. She expressed solidarity with the youth, assuring them of her support against government oppression. Banerjee highlighted the need to protect democratic rights and accused the government of silencing dissent. Opposition leaders from various parties also criticised the government's actions regarding the arrests.

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West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that fair and independent elections were not held in the state for the past 50 years, claiming electoral results changed after people were allowed to vote freely. Commenting on elections in West Bengal, Ghosh said, It is true that for the past 50 years in Bengal, fair and independent elections were not held; people were not allowed to vote. As soon as fair elections began here, the results turned around. The party that had been ruling here fo

CM Suvendu Adhikari had directed the police that the processionby Mamata Banerjee loyalist should not be allowed to march a single step.

Mamata Banerjee-led AITC organized a rally in Rajabazar, calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters aimed to march to Park Circus but were stopped by police due to a lack of permission. Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand noted that no official message about the rally was received.

Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen filed a police complaint after a knife attack attempt on Mamata Banerjee. The complaint describes an intruder breaching security and attacking Banerjee while being intoxicated. Tannishtha Saha, identified as a Civic Volunteer, reportedly attempted to harm the former Chief Minister. TMC National Spokesperson Nilanjan Das raised concerns about law and order in the state following this incident.

A woman allegedly attempted to stab Mamata Banerjee at her residence, raising serious concerns about security measures in Kolkata. Woman Attempts Knife Attack at Mamata Banerjees Residence, TMC Leader Raises Alarm Over Security

Supporters of the Trinamool Congress on Tuesday alleged that an attempt was made to attack Mamata Banerjee outside her Kalighat residence. Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen has alleged that a woman, armed with a knife, attempted to attack Mamata. The woman claimed to be a civic police volunteer. Dola Sen further claimed that the woman, identified as Tanishtha Saha, is a drug addict and had claimed to be Mamata's niece.

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress faction led by former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, on Tuesday, questioned the announcement by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) intimating people about the beginning of a campaign for enrolment of deleted eligible voters and new or first-time voters in the electoral rolls. In a social media post issued by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in the Trinamool Congress on Tuesday

Dilip Ghosh criticizes Mamata Banerjees reliance on external voters, asserting that such tactics wont succeed in todays political landscape. Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Mamata Banerjees Voter List Demand, Calls for Change in Political Tactics

Digital Desk | Newtown, Oct 13 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday slammed the Opposition, saying that its leaders claim democracy has ended in the country while repeatedly criticising the government, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. He further said that they are misusing democracy. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, They (the Opposition) claim that democracy has ended in the country, and every day they hurl abuses at the government, the Supreme Court,

Digital Desk | Kolkata. Oct 12 (IANS) Around 5,000 water bodies in and around Kolkata were illegally filled up for real estate promotion during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress regime in West Bengal, claimed Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday. He made this allegation while speaking at a function organised by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Monday and accused a section of the Trinamool Congress councillors of the now dismantled KMC board of being behind this m

Digital Desk | Kolkata. Oct 12 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the Kolkata Police Commissioner to ensure total security for Trinamool Congress legislator Kunal Ghosh after he reported two consecutive attacks on him and his vehicles last month. A single-judge bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya also directed the city police to ensure that such attacks on Ghosh, a journalist-turned-politician and a prominent face of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led faction

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Leaders of the INDIA opposition bloc began a protest march in the national capital on Monday, October 12, 2026. Setting off from the Constitution Club of India toward the Supreme Court, the demonstration seeks to show strong dissent against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over contentious electoral roll irregularities and allegations of vote theft. Opposition leaders led by Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mamata Banerj

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a dig at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar by reciting the Humpty Dumpty poem. TMC MP Saket Gokhale shared the video, saying he filmed Banerjee during their detention by Delhi Police on Saturday.

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) After being rejected by the people of West Bengal, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is currently in New Delhi with a herculean attempt to keep herself relevant in national politics, said state Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister and BJPs former national vice-president, Dilip Ghosh, on Sunday. Ghosh, also the BJPs former state president, ridiculed her, claiming she would now go to neighbouring Bangladesh and join any movement there to keep h

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in New Delhi on Sunday placed 'maintaining peace and good behaviour' as a condition for releasing the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders, police said. CJP's legal affairs head Ratna Singh earlier confirmed that the outfit's leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by the SEM court after they were placed under preventive arrest by the Delhi Police. In a post on X, Delhi Police said: Pr

New Delhi, Oct 11: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were under preventive arrest following their detention at the Delhi airport ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest, but were later released after being produced before the executive magistrate on Sunday. They were released on condition that they would not reach peace for a year, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh said. Earlier on Sunday morning, police said that the CJP leaders were put under preven

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the national capital, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protestors gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities

Mamata Banerjee announced that the INDIA alliance will supply evidence to President Droupadi Murmu regarding vote theft allegations. Banerjee also alleged that she and other leaders were forcibly detained during a peaceful protest in Delhi. The opposition leader raised concerns about democracy when peaceful assembly was restricted by the police. BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya criticized Banerjee for associating with opposition leaders during the protest.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, was released late on Saturday night, an official said on Sunday. He can be detained again, or further legal action might be taken if he tries to go to Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders, a police source said. Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday as police stepped up security across the national capital to prevent protesters from

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Srinagar, Oct 10: Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi criticised the heavy deployment of security forces in Delhi on Saturday to prevent protestors from gathering at Jantar Mantar to demand action against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), warning that such curbs do not reflect well on democracy. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called the demonstration demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of masterminding voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

Several prominent INDIA bloc leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee, were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday while attempting to protest at Jantar Mantar. They were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls, with leaders condemning the detentions as an attack on democracy.

Mamata Banerjee was detained by Delhi Police along with five MPs during protests in the capital. She stated they were held in a prison van for two hours without proceeding to their intended location. In a video, she expressed her intent to protest against the ongoing issues affecting the youth. Banerjee announced she will not return to Kolkata and will participate in the INDIA march.

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned of an indefinite hunger strike or a padyatra if political leaders and activists detained in Delhi are not released by Sunday. Calling the crackdown an undeclared Emergency, Wangchuks warning follows mass detentions during the Cockroach Janta Partys protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and seve

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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) A Returning Officer (RO), acting on behalf of the Election Commission of India (ECI), has lodged a police complaint against Trinamool Congress general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee over allegedly misleading information shared on social media regarding the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll results. On Friday, while the counting was underway, Abhishek Banerjee, also the nephew of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claimed in a soci

The CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has escalated into a direct confrontation between the police and the opposition. AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal was detained outside his Lodhi Estate residence while trying to march towards Jantar Mantar. Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained alongside him, while Sanjay Singh, Durgesh Pathak and Gopal Rai were also held. TMC leader Mamata Banerjee was detained near South Avenue after staging a sit-in with party leaders Derek OBrien, Dola Sen and Pratima Mondal. I

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that Delhi Police detained her and five Trinamool Congress MPs and drove them around in a prison van for two hours amid protests in the capital. She began a dharna at Dwarka North Police Station, vowed to stay in Delhi and join the INDIA bloc's march on Monday.

Priyanka Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of undermining democratic principles in India. She stated that the government is infringing on the constitutional rights of protesting individuals and opposition leaders. Security measures in Delhi resulted in nearly 3000 protesters being detained as they attempted to assemble for demonstrations. Prominent opposition figures, including Mamata Banerjee and Pinarayi Vijayan, were among those detained by the police.

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee in a police van after being detained by the Delhi police during a peaceful protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, October 10, 2026

Several other opposition and student leaders were also detained as they tried to join the Jantar Mantar protest.

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya alleged that the ongoing movement by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, was anti-national in nature and backed by anti-national forces. Every citizen in a democratic country has the right to protest. However, irrelevant forces are trying to become relevant using the present movement. Today's protest is out

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sits on dharna in Delhi after police block access to youth protest.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recites a satirical poem targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the BJP government.

Mamata Banerjee said President Droupadi Murmu responded positively to the Oppositions memorandum, promising to examine the matter and review the details. She added that the President had sought evidence and stressed the need to protect democracy.

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Trinamool Congress leaders held a peaceful protest in Delhi against the government's actions regarding election management. Members, including Mamata Banerjee, were detained by police during this demonstration. Demonstrators were reportedly not allowed to raise slogans or display posters during the event. Security was heightened across Delhi, with multiple protesters being detained before they could reach their destination.

Former chief ministers, student leaders and activists were detained as Delhi imposed extensive security restrictions during protest.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, and several other opposition leaders were detained by Delhi Police during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Mamata Banerjee and other MAITC leaders were scheduled to join todays protest at Jantar Mantar. However, they were denied permission to leave

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday while staging a sit-in protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar near the South Avenue bus stand in New Delhi. Her detention came amid heightened security

Former CM of WB Mamata Banerjee, MP Derek o Brain, MP Pratima Mandal, MP Dola Sen detained by Delhi Police.

On Mahalaya, leaders including Mamata Banerjee express wishes for peace and prosperity as they celebrate the arrival of Goddess Durga. Leaders Extend Greetings on Mahalaya, Celebrating the Arrival of Goddess Durga