Dilip Ghosh, a prominent figure in the BJP, asserts that the party has successfully put Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee on the defensive within her Bhabanipur stronghold. He pointed out that Suvendu Adhikari's candidacy is a tactical choice aimed at strengthening BJP's foothold.

New Delhi, March 18: BJP national spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala and party leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi have targeted the Congress party and the opposition regarding the upcoming 2026 assembly elections. In a conversation about the forthcoming elections in West Bengal, Naqvi stated, I believe Mamata Banerjee already knows she is going to lose. When that happens, ... Read more Congress Viewed as Meaningless Asset by BJP Leaders Amid Election Tensions

The Election Commission has reshuffled top police officials in West Bengal. BJP leader Rahul Sinha supports this move, calling it a way to ensure fair elections. He alleges Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had appointed loyalists to the police force. The reshuffle includes new Directors General of Police and Commissioners. Key district police chiefs have also been appointed.

Sinha alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had created a syndicate within the state police by appointing loyalists, but claimed the ECs move had broken this network

The Supreme Court is hearing a case where the Enforcement Directorate accuses the West Bengal government of obstructing its operations. This legal battle involves the central agency and the state government. The court has directed the state to present its arguments. The case could shape the power dynamics between the Centre and states regarding investigative agencies.

The Trinamool Congress faces a tough West Bengal assembly election. The party relies on its welfare schemes and Mamata Banerjee's leadership. It is also trying to refresh its image with new candidates. The BJP presents a strong challenge. Communal politics and voter roll issues are also key factors. The TMC aims for a fourth consecutive term.

New Delhi, March 18: The Supreme Court will hear a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday. The petition alleges that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee interfered during a raid at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office in Kolkata and at the residence of its co-founder, Pratik Jain. According to the ... Read more Supreme Court to Hear EDs Petition Against CM Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Interference in I-PAC Raids

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a plea on Wednesday, March 18, filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging interference by West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, during its search operations at the office of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and the residence of its co-founder Pratik Jain, in Kolkata. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin

Mamata Banerjee, along with her MP nephew Abhishek Banerjee, announced the TMC candidates list

Mamata Banerjee has made a significant announcement regarding Trinamool Congresss candidates for the upcoming 2026 assembly polls in West Bengal, nominating representatives for all 291 seats. With a significant shake-up, 75 sitting members have been replaced, as Banerjee aims for a majority with a target of 226 seats.

TMC supremo and three-time chief minister Mamata Banerjee will contest at her home turf, Bhowanipore, against leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari from BJP, making it the hottest contest of the polls: Reports

Trinamool Congress supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest the poll from her home turf Bhabanipur seat in south Kolkata, setting the stage for a direct contest again against BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari

The Trinamool Congress released its first list of 291 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set to contest from Bhabanipur, where she will face Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in a high-stakes rematch

Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee said the remaining three seats in the Darjeeling hills will be contested by Anit Thapa-led Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM).

By turning the contest into a direct confrontation with Mamata Banerjee, the BJP aims to sharpen the narrative, energise its base, and raise the stakes of the election battle.

Patna, March 17: Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey has launched a strong critique against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In a conversation with reporters on Tuesday, he accused Banerjee of consistently attempting to obstruct government initiatives. He stated that her actions negatively impact the development of the state, and such behavior can no longer be ... Read more Bihar Minister Criticizes West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjees Governance Style

Kolkata: The ruling TMC on Tuesday, March 17, announced its list of candidates for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, with party supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declaring that the party will contest 291 of the 294 seats in the state. Banerjee will be contesting polls from Kolkatas Bhabanipur constituency, pitting her against her Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin

The Trinamool Congress has released its candidate list for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election. Party chief and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the party will contest 291 out of 294 seats.

The West Bengal chief minister said the upcoming election is not just about forming a government but protecting the identity and existence of Bengal.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest from Bhabanipur. She faces BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in a key electoral battle. The Trinamool Congress has released its candidate list for all 294 seats. The upcoming elections are crucial for Banerjee's political future. Bhabanipur and Nandigram are seen as important indicators of public mood.

Trinamool Congress revealed its candidate list for the West Bengal Assembly elections, contesting 291 out of 294 seats. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will run from Bhabanipur, while allies will contest three seats in Darjeeling. The party expressed confidence in retaining power with a significant majority, aiming for over 226 seats.

We are confident of winning over 226: Mamata Banerjee

We will contest 291 of the 294 seats. The remaining three seats will be contested by our ally, Anit Thapa-led BGPM, in the Darjeeling hills, Ms. Banerjee said, while announcing the names of candidates

Bengal Elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee To Contest From Kolkata's Bhabanipur Against Ally-Turned-Rival Suvendu Adhikari

New Delhi, March 17: Union Minister Chirag Paswan has criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the announcement of the West Bengal assembly elections. He stated that the public is fed up with the TMCs appeasement politics. A change is imminent in Bengal, and this time, the formation of an NDA government is assured. During a ... Read more Chirag Paswan Confident of NDA Victory in Bengal Elections

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the upcoming election was a fight for survival for Bengal; she said the party will contest 291 seats in the West Bengal polls and will win more than 226 seats

As West Bengal gears up for assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress announced its candidate list, a critical exercise to maintain dominance after 15 years. The party focused on balancing experience with youth, analyzing local equations and feedback to counter anti-incumbency and ensure winnability for a potential fourth consecutive mandate.

He defeated his former boss on his turf. This time, he has come to hers and thrown a challenge. Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, is the BJP's candidate in Nandigram and Bhabanipur

Instead of employment-driven prosperity, Bengal increasingly operates on state-supported consumption including cash transfers, subsidised food, pensions and grants

Suvendu Adhikari will contest from two seats Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district and Bhabanipur in Kolkata. At Bhabanipur, Mr. Adhikari is likely to contest against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Action triggers sharp reaction from Mamata Banerjee Kolkata/New Delhi: The Election Commission has removed the West Bengal Chief Secretary, home secretary, Director General of Police, and Kolkata police commissioner, among others, in an unprecedented administrative shake-up in the state ahead of the high-stakes Assembly polls. The ECs action, which came hours after it announced the []

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Election Commission of India. She labeled the recent bureaucratic and police reshuffles as anti-Bengali and anti-women. Banerjee specifically highlighted the removal of the state's first woman chief secretary. She questioned the timing and nature of these decisions, asserting that the government in Bengal will not change.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has now written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, putting on record her protest against the state's removal of top bureaucrats ahead of the assembly election.

Banerjee also lashed out at the Election Commission for transferring top State bureaucrats and police officers shortly after announcing the schedules for Assembly polls and branded the poll panel and the BJP as anti-Bengal.

In West Bengal, voting will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29.

The BJP released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari fielded from both Nandigram where he defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021 and Bhabanipur, the TMC chief`s current constituency

The BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, who beat West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram in the last assembly election, wants a rematch -- this time in Bhabanipur, her current constituency.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today attacked the BJP and the Election Commission over the removal of top bureaucrats in West Bengal.

The BJP has announced its first list of candidates for 144 West Bengal Assembly seats, notably fielding Suvendu Adhikari from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram. Adhikari's nomination from Bhabanipur positions him for a potential contest against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Dilip Ghosh will contest from Kharagpur Sadar.

The BJP has unveiled its initial candidate list for 144 West Bengal assembly seats, featuring prominent figures like Suvendu Adhikari, who will contest from Bhabanipur and Nandigram, challenging Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Dilip Ghosh is set to run from Kharagpur Sadar. These announcements precede the two-phase elections scheduled for April 23 and 29, with vote counting on May 4.

West Bengal Elections: As West Bengal gears up for elections, Mamata Banerjee's TMC faces a critical task in crafting its candidate list to counter anti-incumbency and maintain dominance. The party is balancing experienced leaders with younger faces, considering performance, winnability, and generational change amid shifting political narratives and electoral roll revisions.

Just hours after the West Bengal poll dates were announced, the Election Commission ordered the removal of top bureaucrats in the state, including Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty, of the Mamata Banerjee-led government.

Kolkata, Mar 16: Barely hours after the announcement of the West Bengal assembly poll schedule, the Election Commission removed two of the top bureaucrats, including Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty, of the Mamata Banerjee administration. The commission appointed Dushyant Nariala, an IAS officer of the 1993 batch, as the states chief secretary, and said Chakravorty would be kept out of poll-related assignments. The poll panel also removed West Bengals Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena. In a

Key elections are underway in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, along with Puducherry. These polls are a significant challenge for opposition parties, particularly within the INDIA bloc. The outcomes will shape the future of alliances and the national ambitions of leaders like Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin.

BMJ expressed confidence in defeating Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Kiren Rijiju, and Giriraj Singh, along with Keshav Prasad Maurya and BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, alleged corruption, poor law and order, and infiltration under the TMC.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, fulfilling a Supreme Court directive. Arrears from ROPA 2009 will be disbursed starting March 2026. This move comes ahead of the assembly poll announcement, with employee unions crediting their long-standing agitation for the outcome.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced clearance of DA arrears for state employees and a hike in honorarium for religious clergy. These announcements came just before the Election Commission revealed poll schedules. The DA arrears disbursement is set to begin from March 2026. Opposition parties criticized the timing of these announcements, calling them election gimmicks.

In a pivotal move ahead of the Election Commissions announcement, West Bengals Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled a series of reforms, including the long-awaited clearance of DA arrears for state employees, set to begin in March 2026.

Kolkata: Hours before the scheduled announcement of assembly polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, March 15, announced an increase of Rs 500 in the monthly honorarium for purohits and muezzins. With the revision, the beneficiaries will now receive Rs 2,000 per month. I am pleased to announce an increase of Rs 500 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chann

Rs 500 hike in allowances of priests, muezzins

The Election Commission has unveiled the assembly poll schedule for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Key political players like Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, and Himanta Biswa Sarma are gearing up for intense electoral battles across these states and the Union Territory.

West Bengal government will begin paying pending Dearness Allowance arrears to employees and pensioners from March 2026. This decision fulfills a government promise. The payments will cover state government employees, pensioners, teachers, and staff in educational and grant-in-aid institutions. Arrears will be disbursed as per finance department notifications. This move aims to address cost-of-living adjustments for a significant workforce.

West Bengal Election Dates Live Updates: Mamata Banerjee's Big DA Move Shortly Before Bengal Poll Dates Announcement

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 500 hike in monthly honorariums for priests and muezzins, raising their pay to Rs 2,000. This move, along with the approval of all new applications, was made just before the Election Commission declared poll dates. Banerjee stated the decision recognizes the vital role of religious functionaries in community life.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a Rs 500 increase in monthly honorariums for purohits and muezzins. This brings their total monthly payment to Rs 2000. The move recognizes their role in sustaining the state's social and cultural traditions. The government aims to support individuals serving communities.

West Bengal Election 2021 Results: The West Bengal assembly elections saw a decisive win for Mamata Banerjee's TMC. The party secured a commanding two-thirds majority. The Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the principal opposition, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. The results capped one of the most closely watched electoral battles in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the 'Poribartan' countdown has begun in Bengal, asserting the Trinamool Congress government's end is near. He vowed to hold culprits accountable and criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for appeasement politics and disrespecting constitutional figures, promising a 'Naba Nirman' of Bengal.

Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive 10,000 annually, while those with very small landholdings receive a minimum of 4,000. The amount is transferred directly to bank accounts in two instalments during the Kharif and Rabi seasons, says West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee however rejected the Centre's requisition, transferred Mr Mishra from the post of Darjeeling DM and brought him into her fold.

I am pleased to announce that our government intends to constitute soon five new Cultural and Development Boards for the Munda (ST), Kora (ST), Dom (SC), Kumbhakar (OBC) and Sadgope (OBC) communities, says CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the formation of five new Cultural and Development Boards for the Munda, Kora, Dom, Kumbhakar, and Sadgope communities. These boards aim to protect customary rights, promote socio-economic growth, and ensure better education, healthcare, and jobs for these integral communities.

India has witnessed a major reshuffle of Governors across seven States and two Union Territories. The transfer of R. N. Ravi from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal sparked a debate after Mamata Banerjee said Amit Shah only informed her of the decision without consultation. She said such unilateral moves undermine Indias federal structure. Is Indias Governor system fundamentally broken, and why does a report led by Justice Kurian Joseph call for major reforms?

He was administered the oath by Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Sujoy Paul, in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee, senior Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim and Left Front chairman Biman Bose.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee ended her protest and met former Governor CV Ananda Bose. She stated injustice was done to Bose and urged his return. Banerjee also praised the Supreme Court's hearing on voter list revision, calling it a people's victory. The court will handle adjudication cases as special matters. Faith in the judiciary remains strong.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been on an overdrive for about a year, to announce and inaugurate temples in various corners of the state, amid BJP allegations that she is appeasing the minority community.

Welcoming the apex court's move to set up the appellate authority, Banerjee said the door closed by the EC has now been opened bringing a new ray of hope for the people whose names were deleted or under adjudication due to 'logical discrepancy' under the SIR.

The BJP condemned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee`s government, alleging it has deliberately kept the Muslim community impoverished and denied them jobs, education, and opportunities to ensure their dependence on the ruling syndicate

The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees plea challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. Banerjee has alleged that the process could lead to the deletion of names of lakhs of voters from marginalised communities

The Trinamool Congress is preparing to move a motion in Parliament to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This comes after allegations of disrespect towards women and a heated exchange with a Trinamool delegation in Kolkata. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced concerns over electoral roll revisions.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged state officials to resist pressure from the Election Commission of India and its Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Banerjee alleged that Kumar threatened government officers during a recent meeting. She also raised concerns about potential vote and EVM manipulation in Bengal.

Whether Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend the event as per protocol is not clear

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday the plea filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and several Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state. As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel

Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee trade charges over Presidents visit controversy

Her remarks came against the backdrop of the Election Commission's full bench meeting with senior administrative and police officials of the state earlier in the day, to review preparedness for the West Bengal assembly elections likely to be held in April.

The report also explains why Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was not present at the programme

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has instructed Trinamool Congress workers to apprehend individuals distributing Bharatiya Janata Party leaflets at her protest venue. Banerjee alleges the BJP is attempting to manipulate the electoral process. She directed state minister Shashi Panja to file a police complaint regarding the matter.

The face-off between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over President Droupadi Murmu's recent visit to the state has intensified

In Parliament, representatives from the Trinamool Congress have voiced their alarm over voter disenfranchisement following a comprehensive revision of electoral rolls in five states, notably West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised her objections to this process, citing the alarming number of voters who have been removed or classified as under review.

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary is in West Bengal, potentially meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and Bihar's political landscape, including a possible CM change. The focus is on securing victory for all five NDA candidates, especially Upendra Kushwaha, who requires external support. Choudhary also criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

Days after stepping down as West Bengal governor, former bureaucrat CV Ananda Bose made clear that the reason behind his resignation would remain a secret till the right time comes as chief minister and Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee demanded a probe behind his sudden exit.

Such type of protocol lapses at the event of the president in West Bengal by the Mamata Banerjee government is highly condemnable and added that creating such a situation for the president is not befitting of the position of a chief minister: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav

Former West Bengal Governor CV Bose, whose sudden resignation has raised eyebrows, has now said the reason is confidential but he will share it at an appropriate time.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation. She stated that Modi became Prime Minister with votes from people whose names are allegedly being deleted arbitrarily during the SIR exercise. Banerjee questioned why voters would be denied their franchise if they were on the list during the 2024 elections.

Kolkata: Taking the unprecedented verbal battle between Mamata Banerjee and President Droupadi Murmu and its subsequent political and administrative dust-up a notch higher, the West Bengal Chief Minister on Sunday accused PM Narendra Modi of insulting the countrys highest Constitutional chair, rebutting his attack against the TMC government on the same grounds. To support her Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA

Modi's remarks came after the absence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her ministers during President Murmu's visit to West Bengal.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of misusing central agencies and commissions. She alleges attempts to erase voters and impose a single-party rule. Banerjee stated that democratic institutions are being weaponised for political gains. She asserted that Bengal will resist these actions and pave the way for the BJP's downfall.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress for allegedly mismanaging and boycotting an event attended by President Droupadi Murmu. Modi termed the actions an insult to the President, the Constitution, and democratic traditions, warning that the people of West Bengal would not forgive this perceived disrespect towards a tribal woman leader.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is on a third-day sit-in protest. She alleges the BJP is removing legitimate voters from electoral rolls. The Election Commission is set to visit Kolkata. Banerjee claims this is an assault on democracy. She states the BJP aims to replace the Constitution with its manifesto. Banerjee vows Bengal will rise against the BJP's agenda.

President Murmu had questioned why Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee did not receive her and also pointed to the change of venue and the low turnout at the programme.

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has accused the ruling BJP at the Centre of disrespecting and misusing the highest chair in the country for its agenda after President Droupadi Murmu expressed displeasure

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: Accusing the West Bengal government of insulting President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was shameful and unprecedented and the TMC dispensation has truly crossed all limits. The prime minister was reacting after President Murmu expressed her displeasure over the change of venue of the Santal conference, which she attended in the state, and the absence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the West Bengal government for disrespecting constitutional office and tribal communities after President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment over her reception and event organization. Modi called the incident shameful and unprecedented, highlighting the insult to the President and the casual treatment of Santal culture. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of political maneuvering.

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President Droupadi Murmu expressed displeasure during her visit to a tribal event near Bagdogra airport after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her ministers were absent to receive her, flouting protocol

President Droupadi Murmu had criticised the Trinamool Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for changing the venue of the International Santhal Conference

Speaking at an event for the tribal community in north Bengal, President Droupadi Murmu questioned whether the development of tribals was taking place in the region.

The President said she was very sad about the last minute change in the venue and also pointed out how chief minister Mamata Banerjee chose not to meet her, which is against the set norm. Murmu on Saturday said the contributions of the Santals to the country's freedom struggle have not received due recognition, and asserted that the names of several legends belonging to the community were ot deliberately included in history.