Mamata Faction Submits New Choices To EC After TMC Name-Symbol Freeze For Bengal Bypoll
The Election Commission has temporarily barred both rival Trinamool Congress factions from using the partys name and its reserved Flowers and Grass symbol in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly bypolls. The interim order applies to the October 6 elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar, where both factions have fielded candidates. The Mamata Banerjee-led camp has rejected the order as contrary to law, while the rival faction has welcomed the move. The poll panel has directed both groups to choose separate names and symbols for the bypolls. They must submit three preferred options each. The arrangement will remain in force until the Commission takes a final decision on the dispute under Paragraph 15 of the Election Symbols Order, 1968.
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NEW DELHI, Sept 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has barred both rival factions of the Trinamool Congress from using the partys name and reserved Flowers and Grass symbol in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar. In an interim order issued on Thursday, the Commission said neither the faction led [] The post ECI freezes Trinamool Congress name and symbol appeared first on Northlines .
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Rahul Gandhi criticized the Election Commission's decision to bar rival Trinamool Congress factions from using the party name and symbol in West Bengal bypolls, alleging a pattern of BJP and EC collusion to split parties and snatch symbols. He stated this undermines democratic decline, comparing it to vote and government theft. The Congress condemned the EC's move as an abdication of responsibility, calling it a irthday gift to PM Modi.
Mamata faction submits choices for names, symbols to EC
The Trinamool Congress has submitted new names and symbols to the Election Commission for the upcoming West Bengal bypolls, following an interim order that temporarily barred the party from using its original name and flowers and grass symbol due to an ongoing internal dispute and split. The party submitted its choices under protest.
New names and symbols for Mamata and Ritabrata-led Trinamool factions likely to come out today
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) New names and symbols for the two factions in Trinamool Congress -- the original but minority faction led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, and the ebel but majority faction led by expelled party legislator, Ritabrata Banerjee -- are expected to be revealed on Friday after the Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered a freeze of the existing name and symbol for the time being. The poll panel's freeze, announced late on Thursday, means that neither faction can contest any election with the All India Trinamool Congress name and the grass flowers symbol, designed by Mamata Banerjee herself, till the time the EC takes a final decision in the matter. The decision will be applicable also for the forthcoming bypolls for Nandigram assembly constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar assembly constituency in Murshidabad district, scheduled on October 6, with the results scheduled to be out on October 9. Now, both the factions have to submit three alternative names and three alternative symbols to the ECI by 11 a.m. on Friday, and the Commission will allot one of the three choices to each faction for contesting the bypolls next month. If either faction fails to update the Commission about their newly chosen names and symbols within that period, both factions will be out of the race in the bypolls for Nandigram and Rejinagar. The Trinamool Congress started its political journey in 1998 under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, after breaking away from the Congress. Since then, the name and symbol have become an integral part of the party, which took power in West Bengal in 2011 after witnessing a lot of ups and downs. Now in 2026, West Bengal will see its first election without that name and symbol being present. The EC's decision to freeze the Trinamool name and symbol had evoked mixed reactions from both factions. Describing the order as unconstitutional, Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee told media persons that since the Commissions order was unconstitutional, his faction is not accepting it. We will do whatever is required now. But as of now, if we have to choose a symbol, we have till 11 a.m. on Friday. We are not accepting this order. Just as illegal things have to be accepted temporarily, this too has to be accepted, he said. On the other hand, Ritabrata Banerjee, in a social media post, welcomed the decision and said that the order underlined that political parties cannot be treated as private entities or passed down through dynastic succession. This narrative that was going on regarding the symbol and the name, the Election Commissions interim order today proves that there is no room for dynastic politics. A political party is not a private limited company, nor can there be an heir to a political party. This has been proven today, he said.
Mamata-led TMC submits names, symbol choices to EC 'under strongest protest'
New Delhi, Sep 18: The Trinamool Congress, led by its founder and chairperson Mamata Banerjee, submitted its response to the Election Commission's interim order that temporarily removed the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) name and its flowers and grass symbol from the ballot for the October 6 bypolls in West Bengal. The party emailed its choices of new names and symbols for the upcoming elections to the poll panel at 11:36 pm on Thursday and submitted them under strongest protest, according to sources. In its interim order issued on Thursday night, the Election Commission directed the two sides in the dispute over the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) not to use the party name and its flowers and grass symbol for the upcoming West Bengal bypolls, and asked them to submit their preferred names and symbols by Friday morning. The EC said the proposed name could be similar to All India Trinamool Congress, and the symbol must be chosen from the list of free or available symbols notified for independents and registered unrecognised political parties. The bypolls to Rejinagar and Nandigram are scheduled for October 6. The poll panel said the time available was not enough to complete the proceedings under Paragraph 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, but noted the urgency of the party name and symbol for the upcoming by-elections. The EC said the interim arrangement was made specifically to cover the upcoming bypolls and would remain in force until the dispute is finally determined under Paragraph 15 of the Symbols Order. The EC order comes against the backdrop of a rebellion that began in the TMC legislature party after the Assembly poll defeat in May and later spread to Parliament. In June, 58 rebel MLAs elected expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition instead of the Mamata camp's nominee, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, and secured recognition from the Assembly Speaker, marking the party's first split in its 28-year history. Five days later, the revolt reached Parliament, with 20 Lok Sabha MPs led by senior leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar joining the little-known NCPI and writing to Speaker Om Birla, backing the BJP-led NDA as a separate bloc, deepening the rupture in the party's parliamentary ranks. The move is a setback for Mamata, whose hand-drawn symbol has been central to TMC's journey since its formation in 1998 after breaking away from the Congress. The flowers and grass symbol became a potent expression of the party's grassroots identity for the last 28 years.
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The Trinamool Congress submitted new name and symbol choices to the Election Commission. This action followed an interim order temporarily removing the party's original name and symbol. The Election Commission directed the submission for upcoming West Bengal bypolls. The party submitted its response under strongest protest late Thursday night. This dispute arose from a recent rebellion within the party's ranks.
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The Election Commission has issued an interim order preventing rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), led by Mamata Banerjee and Arup Roy, from using the party name and its Flowers and Grass symbol during the upcoming West Bengal by-elections. Both groups have been directed to submit preferred names and symbols by Friday morning for recognition and allotment for the bypolls, as the EC undertakes a substantive determination of the party dispute.
Election Commission bars TMC factions from using party name, symbol
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday ordered the freezing of the name and symbol of Trinamool Congress as a political party for the time being, for both the factions in Trinamool Congress the first being the original but minority faction led by the former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, and the second faction being the rebel but majority faction led by the expelled party legislator, Ritabrata Banerjee. This means that neither the Mamata Banerjee-led faction nor the Ritabrata Banerjee-led faction would be able to use both the party name as well as the party symbol for any election till the Commission takes a final decision in the matter. The decision from the ECI to freeze the party name and symbol comes hours after the full bench of the Commission met five-member delegations from both the factions earlier in the day at ECI's headquarters in New Delhi. Technically, this means that neither of the two factions would be able to use this party name and party symbol for the forthcoming by-elections for Nandigram assembly constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar assembly constituency in Murshidabad District, which are scheduled on October 6, with the results to be declared on October 9. However, things have become even more complicated since the last date of nominations for bypolls for Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies was on September 16. Probably, that is why the scrutiny of the nominations filed by the candidates from both the factions had been kept on hold till Friday afternoon. As per the order of the ECI released on Thursday night, both the factions will have to inform the Commission about their newly chosen names and symbols by 11 a.m. on Friday. If any of the two factions fails to update the Commission about their newly chosen names and symbols within that period, both factions will be out of the race in the bypolls for Nandigram and Rejinagar. Describing the order as unconstitutional, Kalyan Banerjee, Trinamool Congresss four-time Lok Sabha member and the most prominent political as well as the legal face of the Mamata Banerjee-led faction, told media persons that since the Commissions order was unconstitutional, the faction that he represents is not accepting it. We will do whatever is required now. But as of now, if we have to choose a symbol, we have that till 11 a.m. on Friday. We are not accepting this order. Just as illegal things have to be accepted temporarily, this too has to be accepted, he added. Trinamool Congress legislator Akhruzzaman, who is the official Chief Whip of Trinamool Congress's legislative party in the West Bengal assembly, however, welcomed the decision of the ECI in the matter. We are confident that finally, we will have the right over the party name and symbol, he said.
EC bars rival TMC factions from using party name, symbol in Bengal bypolls
The Election Commission has directed rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) not to use the party name and Flowers and Grass symbol during the West Bengal bypolls, and asked them to submit their preferred names and symbols by Friday morning. In its interim order issued on Thursday night, the Commission, after hearing leaders of the two factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Arup Roy, said the matter requires substantive determination by the poll body under provisions of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order 1968. On due consideration of the totality of information available on record... the commission is of the opinion that there are two rival groups in the All India Trinamool Congress, one led by Ms. Mamata Banerjee and the other led by Shri Arup Roy, the interim order said. Each group is now claiming to be the party, and therefore the matter requires a substantive determination by the Commission under Para 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservatio
The Election Commission has barred both Trinamool Congress factions from using the party's name. They also cannot use the reserved election symbol in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly bypolls. This interim order comes ahead of the October 6 bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar. Both groups must now use a different party name and election symbol. They must submit three choices each for their preferred options by Friday morning.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) After meeting the full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and presenting their respective arguments in support of their claims over the party name and symbol, the leader of the both the rival factions in the Trinamool Congress on Thursday expressed confidence that the final decision of the Commission in the matter will finally come in their favour. The expelled Trinamool Congress legislator, Ritabrata Banerjee, which is leading the ebel but majority faction in the Trinamool Congress told media persons that a five-member delegation of his faction, which met the ECI's full bench first this afternoon, was able to give satisfactory answers to all questions raised in the matter by the poll panel representatives. We have stated our positions. We have answered all their questions. We have made our position clear to the ECI about the party name and symbol. We are hopeful that the verdict will be in our favour. The ECI had not said anything in the matter so far. We have full faith on the ECI. However, I will not say what was actually discussed in the meeting of our delegation with the ECI, Ritabrata said after the meeting. On the other hand, four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member and senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee, who represented the delegation of the former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led original but minority faction, told media persons that all the necessary documents sought by the Commission in the matter have been submitted. On the basis of the documents submitted and arguments put forward by us, we are confident that the Commission's decision will ultimately go in our favour. We think that the Commission should take a final decision on the party name and symbol instead of taking an interim decision in view of any bye-election, Kalyan Banerjee said. Last time, the Commission heard arguments from both the factions on September 12. However, the ECI did not take any decision then. Instead, the Commission asked for some additional documents from both factions of Trinamool Congress. Political observers feel that even if the ECI takes a final decision on the fate of Trinamol Congress' name and symbol on Thursday itself, the matter will not end there. Any faction that would be aggrieved by the decision will surely move the Supreme Court against the decision. Right now, as I can see, there are four possibilities. The first two possibilities are that the ECI allots the party name and symbol to any of the two factions, which will automatically lead to a long legal battle. The second possibility is that the ECI maintains the status quo in the matter for the time being and leaves the decision for later. The third possibility is that the Commission freezes the name and symbol of the party. In case of the fourth possibility, both the factions will have to opt for alternative names and alternative symbols, a Kolkata-based political observer said.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday congratulated the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police for arresting wanted Maoist leader Asim Mandal alias Akash alias Timir alias Manoj from Patashpur in East Midnapore district earlier in the day. In a statement posted on social media, the Chief Minister commended STF personnel for successfully tracking and apprehending Mandal, who served as a Central Committee member and Secretary of the West Bengal State Committee-I of the CPI (Maoist). He described the operation as a major success, noting that the Maoist leader had allegedly managed to evade law enforcement agencies for more than 15 years across the forested regions of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. I commend the Officers and Personnel of the @KolkataPolice STF in successfully tracking and apprehending Asim Mandal @ Akash, Central Committee Member and Secretary of the West Bengal State Committee-I, CPI (Maoist), from Lalat, Patashpur, Purba Medinipur, the Chief Minister said. I want to make it categorically clear that the West Bengal Government will not tolerate any attempt to revive or expand the network of 'Red Terror' within our state borders. No extremist ideology will be allowed to jeopardize the safety & security of the People and jeopardize the development of our State. The law will take its strictest course to demolish any such audacious attempt, the Chief Minister further said. According to police sources, two bags containing Maoist literature, including books and booklets, as well as electronic communication devices, were recovered from Asim Mandal's possession following his arrest. Investigators said Akash's wife, a resident of the Patashpur area and an alleged CPI (Maoist) activist, was arrested by the Kolkata Police STF in 2010 and is currently in judicial custody. Police officials view the arrest as a significant breakthrough in efforts to dismantle the remnants of the Left-Wing Extremist network operating across the tribal and forested belts of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. An award of Rs 2.20 crore had earlier been announced for information leading to Asim Mandal's capture. A native of Fulchak village under Chandrakona Police Station in West Midnapore district, Mandal is said to have become involved in Left-Wing extremist activities during his student years in the 1980s. He later joined the People's War Group and worked extensively in the Sarenga and Goaltor regions of West Bengal as well as the Gurabanda area of Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. Security agencies' records show that nearly 55 serious criminal cases are registered against him across Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. Several of these cases relate to attacks on security forces and armed encounters in Jharkhand. Mamdal played a key role in the Lalgarh movement in West Bengal's Jangalmahal region and was appointed Secretary of the party's West Bengal State Committee in 2010. He also held responsibilities in the Bengal-Jharkhand-Odisha Regional Committee. Following the 2011 encounter killing of senior Maoist leader Kishanji, he largely remained underground, police sources said.
School holiday tomorrow: On September 18, 2026, school holiday schedules will vary across India. While students in West Bengal observe a holiday for Vishwakarma Puja, schools in Maharashtra may remain closed as part of the Ganeshotsav break. However, September 18 is not a nationwide school holiday, so students and parents should check their respective schools official holiday calendar or latest notice for confirmation, including the reopening date.
WB NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Schedule Out - Direct Link to Check Registration at wbmcc.nic.in
WBMCC has released the tentative Round 2 counselling schedule for NEET MDS 2026 State Quota and Private Management Quota dental seats in West Bengal. Check the full registration window at wbmcc.nic.in.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) A family dispute is suspected to have been the reason behind the deadly attack in Bengaluru on a 26-year-old nurse from West Bengal, allegedly by her estranged husband from Tamil Nadu, police said on Thursday. The victim, Madhumita, is in critical condition following the attack near Narayana Hospital in J.P. Nagar Third Phase. DCP South Dr. Vamshi Krishna, who visited the spot, said the accused, identified as Venkateshan, allegedly attacked Madhumita with a machete and a long knife after throwing a liquid suspected to be acid, on her. The incident took place around 9.15 a.m. near Narayana Hospital, where Madhumita works as a nurse. According to the DCP, the accused wore a helmet during the assault and used two deadly weapons in the attack. The accused has used a liquid similar to acid and assaulted the woman with a machete and a long knife. The couple are husband and wife, and the incident is suspected to have taken place against the backdrop of a family dispute, Dr. Vamshi Krishna said. Madhumita and Venkateshan had married in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in 2024. However, the couple had reportedly not been living together for around one-and-a-half years. Madhumita had been staying in a PG accommodation in Bengaluru, while Venkateshan had earlier worked in Bengaluru before moving to Chennai. Police said Venkateshan had travelled from Madurai to Bengaluru on Wednesday night and allegedly arrived with the liquid and weapons before carrying out the attack. He was arrested and is being questioned by the police. The Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) team has collected and is examining the liquid allegedly used in the attack to determine whether it was acid. According to police sources, the couple had met through a dating application. Venkateshan allegedly suspected Madhumita and frequently fought with her over her social media posts and reels. During questioning, Venkateshan allegedly told police that his wife was not listening to him and that he suspected she was with another man. He allegedly attacked her more than 10 times with the deadly weapons. It can be recalled that Venkateshan allegedly chased Madhumita when she came out of the hospital. She ran towards the cellar parking area of the hospital, where the accused allegedly caught hold of her and threw the acid-like liquid on her. He then allegedly grabbed her by the hair and attacked her repeatedly with a machete and the knife. The assault reportedly took place in full public view. Several people raised an alarm and attempted to intervene, but the accused allegedly waved the machete at those who tried to approach him. Some members of the public reportedly attempted to rescue Madhumita by pelting stones at the accused, but were unable to overpower him. Police have obtained video recordings of the assault that were made by members of the public. The footage is expected to form part of the investigation into the incident. The accused was eventually overpowered and taken into custody after a traffic police officer arrived at the spot. Madhumita, who hails from Kolkata in West Bengal, sustained serious injuries in the attack and was shifted to a private hospital for treatment. Further investigation is on.
Vishwakarma Puja Holiday 2026: Are West Bengal Schools Open Today or Tomorrow?
Is your school open today? Get the latest update on the 2026 Vishwakarma Puja holiday in West Bengal. The state confirmed schools are open Thursday, September 17, with the official holiday on Friday, September 18.
No eligible Bengal women will be deprived of Annapurna Yojana: PM Modi
The West Bengal government aims to ensure that not a single eligible woman is deprived of the benefits of Annapurna Yojana, and it is working relentlessly towards achieving this goal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Virtually addressing an 'Annapurna Divas' event organised by the West Bengal government, the prime minister said that solving every problem connected to the life cycle of mothers, sisters and daughters has been the priority of the BJP government. Within a few days of forming our government in Bengal, work began on the Annapurna Yojana. Today, many women receive financial assistance directly into their bank accounts. There are no middlemen and no 'cut money'. Our government aims to ensure that not a single eligible woman is deprived of the benefits of Annapurna Yojana. We are working relentlessly towards achieving this goal, Modi said. He added that work is also being done rapidly here for this purpose. The prime minister said that under the scheme, a
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Mehbooba accuses BJP of policing vocabulary of Muslims after IPS officer's transfer in Bengal
Srinagar, Sep 17: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday accused the BJP of being insecure, saying the ruling party at the Centre is now policing the vocabulary of the Muslim community in the country. Referring to the case of IPS officer Bushra Bano, who was transferred from her post of ASP in West Bengals Kharagpur within just two-and-a-half months of taking charge, allegedly over her use of Muslim greetings in a video, Mehbooba said such incidents do not shock the minority community anymore. Bushra Bano's transfer for saying 'Assalamu Alaikum', 'InshaAllah' and 'JazakAllah', followed by the West Bengal Chief Minister (Suvendu Adhikari) calling an election a test of Muslim loyalty, a veiled threat to the community as a whole, doesn't shock us anymore, the former J-K chief minister said in a post on X. It is amusing that simple words invoking peace and blessings of god have rattled the big political party, she said. What is rather amusing is that three simple words peace be upon you, god willing, and god be praised can apparently rattle a party so large and powerful. First our food, clothes and marriage, now even our vocabulary and our votes are being policed. Insecurity, thy name is BJP, Mehbooba said.
New Tranche of Annapurna Scheme Launched on PM Modis Birthday, Boosting Womens Confidence
On PM Modis birthday, the Annapurna Schemes new tranche was launched, enhancing financial support for women in West Bengal. New Tranche of Annapurna Scheme Launched on PM Modis Birthday, Boosting Womens Confidence
Bengal bypolls: Six-cornered Nandigram battle shifts focus to runner-up spot in BJP bastion
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) The high-stakes Nandigram assembly constituency in East Midnapore district in West Bengal is set for a six-cornered contest in the upcoming October 6 bypolls, with political observers noting that the primary battle centres on determining which candidate secures the second position. In the Assembly elections held earlier this year, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari won from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur. He defeated former CM and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur and chose to retain that seat, leaving Nandigram vacant and necessitating the bypoll. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Hasirani Rath, mother of Adhikaris personal assistant Chandranath Rath, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas on May 6, soon after the Assembly election results were announced. Her candidature has added an emotional element to the campaign. In the Assembly elections earlier this year, BJP candidates had won all 16 constituencies in East Midnapore. Nandigram has also remained a strong base for the BJP since the 2021 Assembly polls, largely because of Suvendu Adhikaris influence in the constituency. The sympathy factor surrounding Hasirani Raths candidature has further strengthened the BJPs position in the bypoll. The key question now is whether any of the non-BJP candidates can secure enough votes to retain their deposits, said a Kolkata-based political observer. Besides Rath, the other five major candidates in the fray are Sanchita Pradhan Dey from the Mamata Banerjee-led original-but-minority faction in Trinamool Congress, Ehteshmul Haque from the Riatarbrata Banerjee-led rebel-but-majority faction, Communist Party of Indias Shanti Gopal Giri, Congresss Milan Pradhan and All India Secular Front (AISF)s Mohammad Sabe Miraj Ali Khan. The bypolls for Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly seats will be held on October 6, and the results will be declared on October 9. Efforts by Mamata Banerjee to negotiate an electoral compromise in the two crucial Assembly bypolls with the Congress leadership faltered ahead of filings. Banerjee offered to withdraw her candidate from Nandigram if the Congress agreed to abstain from contesting the Rejinagar constituency. However, the Congress high command reportedly rejected the proposal, ensuring multi-cornered contests in both seats.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) A 26-year-old nurse was allegedly attacked with acid and subsequently assaulted with a machete by her husband in full public view near Narayana Clinic in J.P. Nagar Third Phase on Thursday morning. The victim, identified as Madhumita, is currently undergoing treatment at an ICU facility in a private hospital and her condition is reported to be critical. The incident occurred around 9.15 a.m. when Madhumita, who had been working as a nurse at the clinic for around one-and-a-half years, stepped out to have breakfast. According to the police, her husband Venkatesh had arrived on a motorcycle and was waiting for his estranged wife near the clinic. The couple had reportedly been living separately for around a year and were not in contact with each other. Venkatesh allegedly chased Madhumita when she came out of the clinic. She ran towards the cellar parking area of the clinic, where the accused allegedly caught hold of her and threw acid on her. He then allegedly grabbed her by the hair and attacked her repeatedly with a machete. The assault reportedly took place in full public view. Several people raised an alarm and attempted to intervene, but the accused allegedly waved the machete at those who tried to approach him. Some members of the public reportedly attempted to rescue Madhumita by pelting stones at the accused, but were unable to overpower him. Police have obtained video recordings of the assault that were made by members of the public. The footage is expected to form part of the investigation into the incident. The accused was eventually overpowered and taken into custody after a traffic police officer arrived at the spot. Madhumita, who hails from Kolkata in West Bengal, sustained serious injuries in the attack and was shifted to a private hospital for treatment. The J.P. Nagar Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the attack and the reason behind Venkatesh allegedly carrying out the acid attack and subsequent machete assault on his wife. Further investigation is underway in the shocking case.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) Makhanlal Sarkar, one of the most senior and early workers of the BJP in West Bengal, on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised him for overcoming challenges on both the international and domestic fronts while continuing to move forward. Speaking to IANS, Sarkar conveyed birthday greetings to the Prime Minister and also hailed the work he has undertaken during his long political career. There will certainly be greetings, especially for the work he has been doing. I sincerely extend my greetings to him for the way he has overcome one challenge after another, whether in the international arena or in dealing with internal challenges, and has continued to move forward, Sarkar said. Reflecting on Prime Minister Modis political journey, Sarkar noted his long tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister as well as his years as Prime Minister. He also referred to the possibility of Modi contesting the 2029 elections. PM Modis political career has been very long. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat for 13 years. As Prime Minister, he is completing 12 years. I do not know whether he will contest the elections in 2029. If he does, it will be beneficial for India, he said. Sarkar also recalled the message he had earlier conveyed to Prime Minister Modi regarding the development of West Bengal and the six demands for Sonar Bangla that had been raised by BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The message I had given to Modi ji was about the six demands for Sonar Bangla that Suvendu Adhikari had spoken about. If Modi ji takes responsibility for the industrial development of Bengal, he will fulfil the dream of Sonar Bangla within three years. Through this message of greetings, I am once again reminding him of that, Sarkar said. I hope to fulfil the dream of Syama Prasad Mookerjee. That will be my appeal. I wish him a long life. May he remain healthy and continue to work for the country. These are my greetings to him, he added. At the age of 98, Sarkar continues to be remembered as one of the early grassroots figures associated with the nationalist movement in post-Independence India and the growth of the BJPs organisational base in West Bengal. Earlier in May, during the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Prime Minister Modi had met Sarkar. He greeted Makhanlal Sarkar, presented him with a shawl and took his blessings. Following the meeting, PM Modi shared photographs with the veteran BJP worker and described him as a motivating figure, saying that Sarkar continued to inspire people from different walks of life to join the party. He had said, Today, as the first-ever BJP Government takes oath in West Bengal, it is natural for all of us to remember Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and his everlasting contribution to the nation and West Bengal in particular. No stone will be left unturned to fulfil his vision. During the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata, I had the opportunity to meet Shri Makhanlal Sarkar Ji. A devout nationalist, he worked with Dr Mookerjee and was even arrested in Jammu and Kashmir while accompanying him. He dedicated his life to our party, expanding its base across West Bengal, inspiring people from all walks of life to join the party. We, in the BJP, are proud that we have such motivating figures who have worked among the people and strengthened our party, he had said. In 1952, Sarkar was arrested in Kashmir while accompanying Syama Prasad Mookerjee during the movement to hoist the Indian Tricolour there. After the formation of the BJP in 1980, he became the organisational coordinator for West Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling districts. Within just one year, he helped enrol nearly 10,000 members. From 1981 onward, he served continuously for seven years as district president, an exceptional achievement at a time when BJP leaders generally could not remain in the same organisational position for more than two years.
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CMs extend birthday wishes to PM Modi on his 76th birthday, hail his 25 years of public service
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Chief Ministers on Thursday extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, lauding his 25 years of public life and highlighting his focus on public service, good governance, development and nation-building. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his birthday wishes to the Prime Minister and said that PM Modi has awakened a new consciousness of transformation in the lives of individuals by making service his spiritual practice, good governance his resolve and nation-building his supreme objective during his 25 years of public life. Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has awakened a new consciousness of transformation in the lives of every individual by making service his spiritual practice, good governance his resolve, and nation-building his supreme objective during his 25 years of public life, Yogi said. He added that on the occasion of PM Modi's 76th birthday, the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' would be launched from Varanasi, the holy city associated with the Prime Minister's parliamentary constituency. Today, on the sacred occasion of his 76th birthday, the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' will be launched from Baba Vishwanath's holy city of Varanasi. At the same time, on the auspicious occasion of the Jayanti of Lord Vishwakarma ji, the deity of creation and labour, in Lucknow, the launch of the exhibition and margin money loan portal based on 'Vishwakarma Self-Employment and Swadeshi Mela 2026' under the 'Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana 2.0', as well as the distribution of cheques and toolkits to beneficiaries of various schemes, will take place, he said. This journey of resolve through service, self-reliance through labour, and prosperity through swadeshi will give new momentum to the goal of 'Viksit Bharat', CM Yogi added. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended her birthday greetings to the Prime Minister and highlighted what she described as his guidance and affection towards the national capital. In a post on X, CM Gupta said, Heartfelt birthday wishes to the esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Delhi has continuously received your affection and guidance. Under your leadership, today the capital is moving forward with new momentum, new capabilities, and newfound confidence. She said the city's landscape was transforming along with new facilities, opportunities and aspirations for its people. The city's landscape is transforming, and along with it, new facilities, new opportunities, and new hopes are being woven into the lives of its people. Be it our sisters, our young companions, labourer families, senior citizens, or our children who cherish dreams of the future, the journey towards a developed Delhi centres on the lives of every individual, CM Gupta said. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also conveyed his birthday greetings to PM Modi and praised his public service and focus on the welfare of youth, farmers and the poor. Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the revered Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the unparalleled devotee of Mother India, ever dedicated to the welfare of the youth, farmers, and the poor, and the illustrious leader who enhances India's pride on the global stage, CM Dhami said in a post on X. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari also wished the Prime Minister on his birthday and highlighted his leadership and contribution to nation-building. Heartiest Birthday Greetings to our Honble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Your tireless dedication, visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to nation-building continue to inspire millions across the globe. Under your dynamic guidance, Bharat is scaling new heights of progress, pride and self-reliance. Praying for your good health, long life and endless strength as you continue to lead our Motherland toward a brighter future, he added. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also extended his greetings and recalled PM Modi's political journey from Vadnagar to the Prime Minister's Office. I extend my heartiest birthday wishes to the world's most popular leader and the country's successful Prime Minister, the honourable Shri Narendra Bhai Modi ji, who dedicates every moment to the service of Mother India, CM Patel said. From the sacred soil of Vadnagar to becoming the helmsman of the world's largest democracy, your life journey is a living example of tireless hard work, unwavering resolve, and patriotism. From assuming the role of Chief Minister of Gujarat to becoming the country's Prime Minister, for the last 25 years, your continuous journey of service as a people's representative has become a golden chapter of good governance, public welfare, and development, he added. CM Patel further said that under PM Modi's leadership, the country had embraced the mantra of Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi and referred to cultural revival, digital development, modern infrastructure and self-reliance in the defence sector. Under your visionary leadership, the country has realised the mantra of 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi.' On one hand, through magnificent cultural revival, and on the other, through digital revolution, modern infrastructure, and self-reliance in the defence sector, India has established its influence on the global stage, he said. He added that by placing the poor, youth, farmers and women at the centre of development, the government had sought to turn the goal of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047' into a broader national resolve. I pray to God to grant you excellent health, long life, and ceaseless energy to lead the country to the pinnacle of supreme glory, CM Patel said. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also extended birthday greetings to PM Modi, saying his commitment to public service was giving a new direction to the country's development. Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the illustrious Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, whose unwavering dedication to public service is giving a new direction to the nation's reconstruction, and who is realising the resolve of the people's aspirations, CM Yadav said. He said Modi had made GYAN the foundation of national strength and had contributed to enhancing India's self-confidence. By making GYAN the foundation of national strength, you have elevated India's self-confidence to new heights. Your dream of a 'Developed India' has today become the vow of millions of fellow citizens. May Baba Somnath bless you with excellent health and a long life, he added. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also extended his greetings and recalled PM Modi's journey in public life, noting his roles in Gujarat and at the national level. From a young age, Adarniya Shri Narendra Modi ji has devoted himself to public service in various capacities. For the past 25 years -- first as Head of Government in Gujarat and subsequently of Bharat -- he has steered the nation forward with unwavering resolve, CM Sarma said. He said welfare, social justice, infrastructure development and national security had been prominent aspects of PM Modi's public life. Welfare, social justice, rapid infrastructure development, and an uncompromising commitment to national security have been the hallmarks of his long public life, CM Sarma said. He further highlighted PM Modi's focus on Assam's development since 2014. Since 2014, he has placed unprecedented emphasis on Assam's development, firmly establishing it as an engine of growth for the region. From Vikas to Virasat, he has prioritised our State's overall welfare and continues to guide us as we script new chapters of development, CM Sarma said. On this special day, I pray to Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev to bless him with good health and many more years in the service of Maa Bharti, he added.
West Bengal CM and State BJP president speak in different voices on minority voters
CM Suvendu Adhikari has called the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls a test for minority voters on whether they want to support the State govt or not. BJP State president Samik Bhattacharya said that his party is opposed to any division of minority or majority voters.
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West Bengal Beneficiaries Celebrate PM Modis Birthday with Tree Planting Initiative
In Purulia, beneficiaries of the Annapurna scheme honor PM Modis birthday by planting trees, promoting a greener environment. West Bengal Beneficiaries Celebrate PM Modis Birthday with Tree Planting Initiative
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