BJP President Nitin Naveen to Hold Multiple Rallies in West Bengal Today
New Delhi, April 20: BJP National President Nitin Naveen will campaign in West Bengal today, appealing for votes for the partys candidates through public meetings and roadshows. His schedule includes a public rally at 10:30 AM at Dariberia School Turn, Kali Mandir Ground, Mahishadal, East Medinipur (Tamluk). This will be followed by a roadshow at ... Read more BJP President Nitin Naveen to Hold Multiple Rallies in West Bengal Today
Nitin Nabin ramps up BJP campaign with rallies in West Bengal today
New Delhi: BJP national president Nitin Nabin is set to hold a series of public rallies and roadshows across West Bengal on Monday, April 20 as the partys intensified election campaign in the state. His schedule includes a public rally at 10:30 AM at Dariberiya School More, Kali Mandir Ground, in Mahishadal, Purba Medinipur (Tamluk), Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
TMC changing Bengals culture, language through infiltration: PM
Corruption, extortion paralyse governance, economy PURULIA, (WB), Apr 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a broadside against the TMC Government in West Bengal, accusing it of changing the states language and culture through infiltration, neglecting tribal areas and presiding over what he called Maha jungleraj. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a rally in Purulia that has a significant tribal population, Modi sought to sharpen the BJPs political pitch in Junglemahal ahead of the 2026 assembly [] The post TMC changing Bengals culture, language through infiltration: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police Arrest 32 Bank Officials For Multistate Cybercrime Racket
The city cybercrime police arrested 52 people, including 32 bank officials, for allegedly facilitating a pan-India cyber fraud network through mule accounts to siphon off victims money across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
TMC betrayed women, will be punished in Bengal polls: Modi
Bankura (WB): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by preventing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, and asserted that the women would punish the ruling party in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly polls. Addressing an election rally in Bankura district, Modi attacked []
Imphal, April 20: Manipurs Home Minister, Konthoujam Govindas Singh, announced on Sunday that additional Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed in the state after the elections in West Bengal and other states conclude. The Home Minister informed the media that approximately 88 companies of central forces had previously been withdrawn from Manipur for ... Read more Manipur to Receive Additional Central Forces Post-Elections; Government Appeals to Withdraw Shutdown Call
BJP Leader Predicts CM Mamata Banerjees Defeat in Bhawanipur, Promises Good Governance in Bengal
New Delhi, April 20: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh has claimed that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lose the upcoming elections in Bhawanipur, asserting that the BJP will usher in a new era of good governance in West Bengal. Speaking in New Delhi, Vallabh stated that over the past 15 years, CM Mamata Banerjee and the ... Read more BJP Leader Predicts CM Mamata Banerjees Defeat in Bhawanipur, Promises Good Governance in Bengal
Prime Minister Modi Surprises Snack Vendor with Visit in West Bengal
Kolkata, April 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected stop at a snack shop in Jhargram, West Bengal, on Sunday, where he enjoyed the local delicacy, Jhalmuri. Shopkeeper Vikram Shaw expressed his astonishment at the Prime Ministers visit, calling it a significant moment for him. During his campaign for the West Bengal assembly elections, ... Read more Prime Minister Modi Surprises Snack Vendor with Visit in West Bengal
In West Bengal, Sukhu says voters want change
I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Never Opposed Womens Quota: Bhongir MP
The MP alleged that special parliamentary sessions were convened solely to gain political mileage in the elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
West Bengal polls: ECI flags 55 seats as 'expenditure sensitive'
West Bengal faces heightened election scrutiny. The Election Commission has marked 55 constituencies as expenditure sensitive. This year, 100 observers are deployed, the highest number across poll-bound regions. Seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies have surged. Several border areas and urban centers are under close watch to ensure fair elections.
TMC 'betrayed' women, will be punished in Polls: PM Modi in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Trinamool and Congress for allegedly conspiring to defeat the Women's Reservation Bill. He addressed rallies in West Bengal's tribal regions, accusing the ruling party of betraying women. Modi promised financial assistance and the creation of Lakhpati Didis if the BJP forms the government, highlighting women's empowerment.
BJP Candidates Confident of Victory Following PM Modis Rally in West Bengal
Mumbai, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed multiple rallies and election meetings in West Bengal on Sunday, energizing the political landscape ahead of the elections. During a rally in West Midnapore, a massive crowd gathered to hear PM Modi speak. The enthusiasm among BJP candidates in the region is palpable. They believe that the ... Read more BJP Candidates Confident of Victory Following PM Modis Rally in West Bengal
Linking womens reservation with delimitation is unconstitutional, contends G. Ramakrishnan
He says by doing this, the Centre knew full well that opposition parties will oppose the Bill, and once they did, it can campaign against the opposition in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu based on the issue
BJP Claims Two-Third Majority in West Bengal Assembly Elections: Jyotirmay Singh Mahato
Purulia, April 19: BJP MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a two-thirds majority in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. In an interview with a news agency, Mahato described Prime Minister Narendra Modis election rally as historic, claiming it surpassed any previous rally held by other parties. ... Read more BJP Claims Two-Third Majority in West Bengal Assembly Elections: Jyotirmay Singh Mahato
Giriraj Singh Warns TMC: Consequences Await After May 4
Patna, April 19: The political atmosphere in West Bengal is heating up as the assembly elections approach. Union Minister Giriraj Singh has echoed Prime Minister Modis warning, stating that the TMCs goons should be on alert. After May 4, there will certainly be consequences, he asserted. During a rally in Bengal, PM Modi addressed the ... Read more Giriraj Singh Warns TMC: Consequences Await After May 4
West Bengal BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi expected to be new Indian envoy to Bangladesh
The timing of appointment is crucial as Bangladeshs new government needs support to deal with acute energy crisis that has erupted in the country because of U.S.-Israel war on Iran and the Iranian chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz
Double Engine Government in West Bengal Promises Accelerated Development: Khagen Murmu
Malda, April 19: BJP MP Khagen Murmu has asserted that the people of West Bengal are determined to establish a double engine government in the upcoming assembly elections. He claims that under BJP governance, the pace of development will double. In a conversation in Malda, Murmu highlighted the alarming rate of crimes against women in ... Read more Double Engine Government in West Bengal Promises Accelerated Development: Khagen Murmu
Mushidabad voter list sees large scale deletions: Reports
West Bengal polls: PM misusing govt machinery for political campaigns, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaigns. She stated that Modi's address regarding the women's quota bill constituted an illegal campaign for the BJP. Banerjee plans to file a complaint with the Election Commission. She questioned the delay in implementing the women's reservation bill passed in September 2023.
The sharp rebuttal from the ruling party came hours after reports surfaced that the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), which has been closely associated with the TMC's election campaigns since 2021, had allegedly asked its employees in West Bengal to stop work immediately and proceed on a 20-day leave
PM Narendra Modi makes unscheduled stop at Jhargram, savours street food 'jhalmuri'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unscheduled stop in Jhargram, West Bengal. He enjoyed jhalmuri, a popular street food. Bystanders were surprised as the PM approached the stall. Modi asked for the price and requested a tasty preparation. He paid the vendor and specifically asked for no salt. The Prime Minister later shared his experience on X.
Assembly Polls: EC Cracks Down on 11,000 Unlawful Social Media Posts
While assembly elections have already taken place in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, they will take place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal later this month.
'Will deposit Rs 9,000 under Kisan Samman Nidhi into every farmer's account': PM Modi in Medinipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged West Bengal voters to elect a BJP government. He promised direct benefits for farmers and accountability for the current administration. Modi pledged to eliminate middlemen and ensure fair prices for produce. A BJP government will focus on development and security for all citizens. The Prime Minister also assured better employment opportunities for the youth.
Assembly polls: ECI action against 11,000 unlawful social media posts
While assembly elections have already taken place in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, they will take place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal later this month
West Bengal elections: CAPF holds key security review meeting in Kolkata
The meeting brought together Directors General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
PM should first release blocked central funds before professing love for West Bengal: Abhishek
Let me tell Modi and Shah, use central force and agencies, but your game plan and conspiracy have been exposed before the people, says TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee
PM Modi Relishes Jhalmuri Amidst Election Campaign in West Bengal
Jhargram, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoyed a local delicacy, jhalmuri, during his election campaign in West Bengal. He visited a shop in Jhargram, engaging with the crowd and sharing his experience on the social media platform X. Modi mentioned that amidst a busy day filled with four rallies, he took a moment to ... Read more PM Modi Relishes Jhalmuri Amidst Election Campaign in West Bengal
Additional security forces to arrive in Manipur after West Bengal elections: Minister
Mine and bulletproof vehicles have already started coming. After the Bengal elections on April 23 and April 29, all the withdrawn forces, along with additional forces and those apt in counterinsurgency, will arrive in the State, says Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jhargram, West Bengal. He accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of neglecting tribal communities and women. Modi urged voters to support the BJP for development and to protect Bengal's heritage. He promised better electricity supply and benefits for tribal families. The upcoming elections are crucial for the state's future.
PM Modi Exposes TMCs Anti-Women Stance in Medinipur Rally
Medinipur, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Medinipur, West Bengal, on Sunday. He criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for widespread corruption in youth recruitment, teacher appointments, and the mid-day meal program during their governance. He also highlighted the misuse of relief funds allocated for cyclone-affected individuals, stating that the ... Read more PM Modi Exposes TMCs Anti-Women Stance in Medinipur Rally
JP Nadda Claims Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Ahead of Elections
Jalpaiguri, April 19: Central Minister JP Nadda has asserted that there is a favorable atmosphere for the BJP in West Bengal, claiming that the public is ready to establish a double engine government. Speaking to a news agency in Jalpaiguri, Nadda criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that her appeasement policies have led to a ... Read more JP Nadda Claims Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Ahead of Elections
Mamata working for infiltrators, election a battle to save Bengals identity: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said resentment against the Trinamool government has spread across communities and regions of West Bengal
PM should first release 'blocked' central funds before professing love for Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 2 lakh crore in central dues to West Bengal before professing love for the state. He criticized Modi's guarantee as zero guarantee and highlighted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's commitment to her promises, contrasting it with alleged BJP inaction on development projects.
Narendra Modi slams TMC, alleges cultural change and jungleraj in West Bengal
Purulia (WB): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, April 19, launched a broadside against the TMC government in West Bengal, accusing it of changing the states language and culture through infiltration, neglecting tribal areas and presiding over what he called Maha jungleraj. Addressing a rally in Purulia that has a significant tribal population, Modi sought Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Additional security forces to arrive in Manipur after Bengal elections: Minister
Manipur will receive more security forces after the West Bengal elections conclude. Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam stated this, assuring the public of enhanced protection. He also urged for the end of a five-day state shutdown, highlighting its negative impact on daily life, education, and businesses. The government is addressing demands related to the Tronglaobi incident.
Exclusive: Why Top Bengal Poll Officer Stands By 58 Lakh Voter Deletions
West Bengal elections: Manoj Kumar Agarwal stressed that his role was only supervising the SIR process, and he had done his job with full neutrality.
CAPF Leadership Unites for Security Preparations Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections
Kolkata, April 19: In a strong display of inter-agency coordination and commitment to the democratic process, the top leadership of Indias Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) convened a meeting in Kolkata on Sunday. The high-level joint meeting, attended by the Directors General of CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB, and ITBP, aimed to establish a robust, technology-driven ... Read more CAPF Leadership Unites for Security Preparations Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections
PM Modi Highlights Bengals Struggles at Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Jhargram
Jhargram, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Jhargram, West Bengal, on Sunday. He emphasized that the upcoming election is crucial for preserving the rich heritage and identity of Bengal. He warned that the state is at risk of losing its unique identity. Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for ... Read more PM Modi Highlights Bengals Struggles at Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Jhargram
This assembly poll battle to save Bengal's identity: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the West Bengal assembly election is a fight to preserve the state's identity, accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of favoring infiltrators over native populations. He alleged the TMC aims to form a government of infiltrators and for infiltrators, urging voters to unite for its removal.
PM misusing govt machinery for political campaigns: Mamata
Tarakeswar: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaigns. Addressing a poll rally in Hooghly districts Tarakeswar, Banerjee alleged that Modi indulged in illegal campaign for the BJP through his address to the nation regarding the womens quota bill. They (BJP) misused the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP president Nitin Nabin blamed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Congress for the failure of the women's reservation bill. He urged voters to remove the TMC government to drive out infiltrators and ensure national security. Nabin promised good governance and a secure environment for all citizens if the BJP is voted to power.
Trinamool betrayed women, will be punished in West Bengal elections, says Modi
We have seen how the TMC betrayed women in Parliament. The TMC conspired with the Congress to prevent the passage of the Bill as it is against womens empowerment, Mr. Modi said
PM Modi Assures Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Elections
Purulia, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Purulia, West Bengal, on Sunday. He stated, I usually refrain from predicting election outcomes, but this time, everyone I meet claims that the BJP government is assured. After hearing this, I am confident that the BJP will form a government with a ... Read more PM Modi Assures Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Elections
Last Chance to Surrender Before April 29: PM Warns TMC 'Goons at West Bengal Rally
Listing promises for women in West Bengal, he said that women will receive free rations and Rs 36,000 annually with the 'Maatri Shakti Bharosa Card' if the BJP comes to power in the state
TMC Denies Claims of I-PAC Halting Operations in West Bengal for 20 Days
Kolkata, April 19: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has refuted claims made by the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) regarding a 20-day suspension of operations in West Bengal. In an official statement, TMC asserted that there is an attempt to spread confusion. I-PAC has been functioning as a voter strategy agency for the TMC since 2022. ... Read more TMC Denies Claims of I-PAC Halting Operations in West Bengal for 20 Days
TMC Betrayed Women, Will Be Punished In Assembly Polls: PM Modi
BANKURA (WB), Apr 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by preventing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, and asserted that the women would punish the ruling party in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly polls. Addressing an election rally at Bishnupur in Bankura district, Modi said the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, in collusion with the Congress, blocked the passage of the bill, which sought to provide 33 per [] The post TMC Betrayed Women, Will Be Punished In Assembly Polls: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
West Bengal elections: TMC 'betrayed' women, will be punished in assembly polls, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by blocking a bill for 33% reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. He asserted that women voters in West Bengal would punish the TMC in the upcoming assembly polls for opposing women's empowerment.
Voter roll deletions shift West Bengal polls from governance to identity battle
West Bengal's election focus has dramatically shifted. Massive deletions from electoral rolls have transformed the campaign. Issues of corruption and jobs now take a backseat. The election is now a battle over identity and citizenship. Voters are concerned about their names being removed from the voter list. This has created anxiety and polarization across the state.
Ethnic aspirations define political loyalty in Bengal's Junglemahal ahead of Assembly elections 2026
West Bengal elections 2026: Political contests in West Bengal's Junglemahal are influenced by ethnic identity struggles. The Kudmi-Mahato community seeks Scheduled Tribe status, expressing disillusionment with the TMC government. Meanwhile, the Santal community prioritizes educational development. These community demands are creating a complex electoral landscape for mainstream parties.
West Bengal's electoral rolls have seen an addition of nearly seven lakh voters ahead of assembly elections. While the Election Commission has not yet released detailed demographic data, including first-time voters or gender-wise breaks, the total electorate now stands at over 6.82 crore. This comes after a Special Intensive Revision report indicated significant net deletions of voters in the state.
Prime Minister Modi to Address Four Rallies in Tribal Areas of West Bengal
Kolkata, April 19: As the campaigning heats up for the upcoming two phases of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address four rallies in the state this Sunday. All these rallies will take place in tribal-dominated constituencies. The Prime Ministers first rally will be held in Barjora, Bankura district, ... Read more Prime Minister Modi to Address Four Rallies in Tribal Areas of West Bengal
Narendra Modi to address four rallies in West Bengal on Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address four public meetings across West Bengal on Sunday. The BJP is intensifying its campaign for the 2026 assembly elections. Modi's rallies in Bishnupur, Purulia, Jhargram and Medinipur aim to consolidate support in western and south-western districts. These regions have shown strong BJP performance in past elections.
West Bengal: Election Commission adds around 7 lakh new voters ahead of polls
West Bengal's electoral rolls have seen a significant addition of seven lakh new voters. These new electors will participate in the upcoming assembly polls. Over 3.22 lakh will vote in the first phase, with the remaining nearly 3.88 lakh in the second phase. The total electorate now stands at over 6.82 crore.
Assam Chief Minister Accuses Trinamool Congress of Appeasement Politics
Kolkata, April 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Trinamool Congress of engaging in appeasement politics during an election rally in Kalimpong, North Bengal, on Saturday. He asserted that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should be removed from power. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made the issue of infiltration a central ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Accuses Trinamool Congress of Appeasement Politics
Congress, allies committed sin of foeticide by killing quota bill: PM Modi
New Delhi, Apr 18:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday warned the Congress and its allies that the women of India will severely punish them for the sin of foeticide after they killed a bill on womens reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. In an address to the nation, Modi apologised to the women, and said the government may have lost the vote but it will never give up its efforts to empower women. We may not have got the necessary 66 per cent votes for the passage of the bill yesterday, but we have got 100 per cent blessings of Nari Shakti, Modi said in an address to the nation, a day after a bill to implement 33 per cent womens reservation in legislatures in 2029 was defeated in the Lok Sabha. He said the opposition parties have mercilessly crushed the dream of women by not allowing the bill to pass in Parliament despite the governments best efforts. I seek forgiveness from all women of the country, he said, while asserting that his government will remove all obstacles in the way of implementing womens reservation and for their empowerment. Modi, in his 30-minute speech, alleged that the self-serving politics of parties like the Congress, DMK, TMC and the Samajwadi Party has come at the expense of the nations women. The prime minister said the opposition parties, which have opposed the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment in Parliament, are taking women power for granted. Today, every citizen of India is witnessing how the march of Indias women has been halted. The dreams of the countrys women have been mercilessly crushed, and despite our utmost efforts, we could not succeed, he said. Modi said Indias women saw how parties like Congress, TMC and DMK celebrated their selfish politics against the countrys women power.They have been unmasked, he claimed. The Congress and its allies have committed foeticide of the honest effort in front of the entire country in the House. Parties like the Congress, DMK, TMC and the SP are guilty of this foeticide. They are criminals against the countrys Constitution, criminals against the countrys feminine power. The Congress hates the issue of womens reservation itself, he alleged. The Prime Minister said the Congress has often fuelled divisive narratives in the country and has spread the claim that delimitation would harm certain states. However, he said, the government made it clear from the very beginning that no states share would be reduced and that the seats would increase proportionately. Even then, Congress, along with the DMK, TMC and the SP, refused to accept this, he said. Modi said the Congress has always spread falsehoods about necessary reforms and delayed every such decision while it ruled. Every single challenge our country faces today is due to the negative approach of the Congress party over the years. Women of our country will give a befitting reply to Congress and its allies, he said. The Prime Minister said a key reason behind the opposition to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhinyam is the fear among dynasty-driven parties that if women are truly empowered, their leadership structures could be challenged. He said they do not want women outside their own families to rise and lead. Modi said the DMK had the opportunity to enable more people from Tamil Nadu to become Members of Parliament and strengthen the states voice, but it let that opportunity slip. He said the TMC too had the chance to empower more people from West Bengal and elevate their representation, but it also failed to seize it. The Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment is the need of the hour. It was an effort to ensure balanced empowerment across all regions, including north, south, east and west. It aimed to strengthen the voice of every state in Parliament, whether big or small, by increasing representation proportionately. But this sincere effort was crushed by Congress and its allies, he said. The Prime Minister said the opposition parties are forgetting that the women of the 21st century are keeping an eye on every event in the country, they are sensing the intentions of the opposition and are fully aware of the truth as well. Therefore, he said, the sin that the opposition has committed by opposing womens reservation will surely earn them punishment. A woman forgets everything, but she never forgets her insult. Therefore, the bitterness of the behaviour of Congress and its allies in Parliament will always remain in the heart of every woman. Those parties that opposed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament are taking women power for granted, he said. Modi said the family-based parties like the Congress, DMK, TMC, and the SP were clapping gleefully and were thumping their desks after snatching away womens rights. What they did was not just a thump on the table; it was a blow to the dignity of women, to her self-respect, he said. The Prime Minister said the Congress has lost its base in most parts of the country and is surviving by riding on the support of regional parties, yet it does not want these regional forces to grow stronger. By opposing this amendment, the Congress has attempted to push the future of many regional parties into uncertainty through political manoeuvring, he said, adding, I want to tell all parties who oppose this bill in clear terms that they are taking womens power for granted. Modi said this amendment, pending for 40 years, was about giving them that right starting from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The bill was a grand yajna to provide new opportunities to the women of 21st-century India, to give her new wings, and to remove the obstacles in her path. It was a sacred festival performed with pure intent and honesty to grant rights to the countrys 50 per cent-- that is, half the population, he said. The Prime Minister said by opposing this bill, the Congress has shown itself to be an anti-reform party. This is the same Congress that opposed Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar, and digital payments as well as the Goods and Services Tax, he said. The Congress opposed reservation for economically weaker sections, the abrogation of Article 370, and the abolition of Triple Talaq. It continues to oppose the Uniform Civil Code, he said. Modi said this is not just a fight over one law, but a larger battle against the Congresss anti-reform mindset, driven by negativity. I have no doubt that the daughters of this country will give a strong answer to this thinking. I said in Parliament, give half the population their rightful share, and I would credit the opposition for it. Yet those who view women through a regressive lens remained stuck in their position and refused to move beyond it, he said. The Prime Minister said he knows that the mothers, sisters, daughters of the country are grieving today. I too am grieving with you. But our effort will not stop, our effort will not falter, our inner strength is invincible. More opportunities will come our way. We must fulfil this resolve for the dreams of half of the population, for the future of the country, he said.
Election Commission Issues Media Coverage Guidelines for Bengal and Tamil Nadu Voting
New Delhi, April 19: Ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for April 23 in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission has clarified that access for media personnel at polling stations will be strictly controlled by the presiding officers. In a statement, the Commission emphasized that any misuse of authorization letters is strictly prohibited. ... Read more Election Commission Issues Media Coverage Guidelines for Bengal and Tamil Nadu Voting
Rajasthan Chief Minister Calls for Unity in Support of BJP in West Bengal
Kolkata, April 19: In a recent event held in Howrah, Kolkata, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma was honored by the local Rajasthan community. During his address, he launched a verbal attack on opposition parties while appealing for a decisive mandate in West Bengal. CM Sharma urged the audience to unite in support of the ... Read more Rajasthan Chief Minister Calls for Unity in Support of BJP in West Bengal
West Bengal Polls: Mamata Banerjee calls delimitation bill 'ploy to divide'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims the Delimitation Bill aims to divide India. She stated the downfall of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP has begun. Banerjee asserted her government already ensures women's representation through reservations in local bodies. She urged voters to reject the BJP and its backed candidates in the upcoming elections.
Security beefed up in Kishanganj ahead of West Bengal polls
Yusuf Pathan Predicts Mamata Banerjees Victory in West Bengal Elections
Kharagpur, April 18: In the lead-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan has confidently asserted that Mamata Banerjee will return to power, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) winning 15 more seats than in the previous election. Pathan, a former cricketer, made this statement as the BJP intensifies its campaign efforts in ... Read more Yusuf Pathan Predicts Mamata Banerjees Victory in West Bengal Elections
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Claims BJP Will Win in West Bengal Elections
Madhya Pradesh, April 18: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a roadshow on Saturday in support of BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The event took place under tight security. During the roadshow, CM Yadav asserted that the BJP would form the government in West Bengal. In a conversation during ... Read more Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Claims BJP Will Win in West Bengal Elections
West Bengal Pradesh Congress says no post-poll alliance
Bengal Congress Committee chief tries to dispel reports on the possibility of post-poll tie-up with TMC; the Congress is contesting all Assembly seats on its own strength in the State, ending a decade-long understanding with the CPI(M)-led Left Front
Only voters allowed within 100 metres of polling stations in Bengal: Election Commission
In West Bengal, the Election Commission is committed to maintaining a serene and unobstructed voting experience. They'll establish a 100-meter buffer zone around polling stations to control access. A thorough verification process is in place to eliminate fraudulent votes, with voter slips being personally delivered to every household.
Congress exposed ulterior motive behind womens reservation Bill, says CWC leader Gidugu Rudra Raju
NDAs attempt to gain political mileage ahead of the elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal has been successfully thwarted by the Opposition, he says
CM Yogi Criticizes Opposition for Blocking Womens Empowerment Bill
Kooch Behar, April 18: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed election rallies in West Bengal on Saturday. Speaking at public meetings in Mathabhanga and Dinhata assembly constituencies, he criticized opposition parties for their stance on the Womens Empowerment Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The Chief Minister claimed that supporters of Bangladeshi infiltrators prevented ... Read more CM Yogi Criticizes Opposition for Blocking Womens Empowerment Bill
Congress Emerges as Key Opposition Force Against BJP in Bengal: Himachal CM
Mumbai, April 18: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu Singh Sukhu recently discussed the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026. He expressed confidence in the partys performance. During the conversation, CM Sukhu stated, For the first time in 20 years, Congress is fielding ideology-based candidates for all 294 seats. Our presence in Bengal has been ... Read more Congress Emerges as Key Opposition Force Against BJP in Bengal: Himachal CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of diverting state resources for Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators. He stated that Banerjee has earmarked the state treasury for these infiltrators and alleged she sold land for votes. Sarma called for Banerjee's removal, warning that Bengal could be lost to infiltrators.
Kolkata, April 18: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of making divisive, inciteful statements along with defamatory and unverified allegations targeting the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In the letter, Trinamool Congress had referred to a public statement made by [] The post Bengal polls: Trinamool approaches ECI accusing Assam CM of making derogatory comments about Mamata Banerjee appeared first on The Shillong Times .
BJP's downfall has begun: Mamata on NDA failing to pass bill to give women quota from 2029
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared the BJP's downfall has commenced. She stated the party's defeat is evident after the failure to pass a Constitution amendment bill for women's reservation in legislatures. Banerjee asserted the BJP is in power only with allies' support. She warned those working for the BJP that its time in power is limited.
Weapons seized in central Kolkata, one detained ahead of West Bengal polls
Acting on suspicion, STF sleuths intercepted the man, carrying a bag, near a bus stand and recovered six single-shot firearms and 14 cartridges from him, an official
West Bengal polls: Azharuddin backs Congresss Adhir Ranjan in Baharampur
Kolkata: Telangana Minister Mohammad Azharuddin on Saturday, April 18, campaigned for Congress nominee Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in the Baharampur assembly constituency in West Bengals Murshidabad district. Ahead of a roadshow in the town, Azharuddin cited Chowdhurys long political experience and connection with the region and appealed to voters to support the Congress candidate. People gathered Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
West Bengal Madhyamik (Class 10) Result 2026 on May 8: How To Check Scorecard
West Bengal Madhyamik Result 2026: Students will be required to enter their roll number and date of birth to access the Class 10 marksheet.
Calcutta High Court quashes appointment of assistant professors as poll presiding officers in Bengal
The Calcutta High Court has cancelled the appointment of assistant professors as presiding officers for the West Bengal assembly elections. The court ruled that these appointments violated Election Commission guidelines. The petitioners, from the West Bengal Government College Teachers' Association, challenged their assignments. The court found no justification for drafting these senior staff without proper reasons.
West Bengal Elections: Counting Centers Reduced to 87
Mumbai, April 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Friday that the number of counting centers for the two-phase elections in West Bengal, scheduled for later this month, has been reduced to 87. In the 2016 state assembly elections, there were 90 counting centers, which increased to 108 in 2021. According to a ... Read more West Bengal Elections: Counting Centers Reduced to 87
I-T raids on Mamatas proposer & TMC pick raise West Bengal poll heat
ET Graphics: Bengal picture abhi bhi baaki hai; SIRs changing playbook
India's Election Commission is revising voter lists, removing over 5.98 crore names. The process, starting in Bihar, has changed significantly. Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala are now undergoing revisions. West Bengal's revision faced legal challenges, leading to mass deletions and judicial oversight. The exercise aims to ensure accurate voter rolls.
TMC Questions CRPFs Role in West Bengal Elections, Sends Letter to CEO
Kolkata, April 18: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek OBrien has written to the Chief Electoral Officer amid the West Bengal Assembly elections, raising serious allegations against the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). In his letter, OBrien claims that there have been violations of the Force Deployment in Elections Manual, 2023, the Representation of the People ... Read more TMC Questions CRPFs Role in West Bengal Elections, Sends Letter to CEO
TMC linked to inclusion of 'infiltrators' in electoral rolls: Devendra Fadnavis in Kolkata
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused the Trinamool Congress of a conspiracy. He claims infiltrators' names were added to electoral rolls. Fadnavis stated border areas in West Bengal have seen demographic shifts due to infiltration. He warned this poses a threat to national security. People whose names were rightfully deleted did not protest, he added.
Election Commission Suspends Three Booth-Level Officers in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections
Kolkata, April 17: On Friday evening, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the suspension of three booth-level officers (BLOs) involved in electoral duties for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. The ECI has also instructed the state administration to initiate departmental action against all five BLOs and file First Information Reports (FIRs) against them. ... Read more Election Commission Suspends Three Booth-Level Officers in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections
West Bengal Residents Fed Up with Politics of Appeasement and Corruption: Rajasthan Chief Minister
Jaipur, April 17: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated on Friday that the people of West Bengal are fed up with the politics of appeasement and corruption. He accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of halting development in the state. While addressing an event for the Marwari community in Siliguri, Sharma claimed that public resources ... Read more West Bengal Residents Fed Up with Politics of Appeasement and Corruption: Rajasthan Chief Minister
With PM and HM away, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled States step up campaign for party in West Bengal
Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Assam targeted the Trinamool govt. over decline of industries in the State, while U.P. CM criticised law and order situation in West Bengal
West Bengal Board Announces 10th Grade Exam Results Date
Kolkata, April 17: Students eagerly awaiting the results of the West Bengal Boards 10th-grade exams have received good news. The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officially announced the date for the 2026 secondary examination results on its website. According to the notification issued by WBBSE, the results for the 10th-grade examinations will ... Read more West Bengal Board Announces 10th Grade Exam Results Date
In name of women empowerment, BJP pushing dangerous delimitation exercise: TMC
Political tensions in West Bengal are heating up ahead of the Assembly elections, as Trinamool Congress (TMC) slammed BJP over the Delimitation Bill on Friday, labelling it a dangerous exercise hidden behind the veil of women's empowerment to weaken Bengal's parliamentary representation.
Demographic Changes in West Bengal: A Serious Concern, Claims CM Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 17: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis openly addressed several pressing issues on Friday, including West Bengals political landscape, demographic changes, the Nashik TCS incident, and what he termed corporate jihad. He launched a sharp attack on the Mamata Banerjee government, accusing it of promoting illegal immigration. Speaking in Rajarhat, Fadnavis emphasized that the ... Read more Demographic Changes in West Bengal: A Serious Concern, Claims CM Devendra Fadnavis
West Bengal Election: Counting Centers Reduced to 87 Ahead of Polls
Kolkata, April 17: The Election Commission of India announced on Friday that the number of counting centers for the upcoming two-phase elections in West Bengal at the end of this month has been reduced to 87. In the 2016 assembly elections, there were 90 centers, which increased to 108 in 2021. According to the latest ... Read more West Bengal Election: Counting Centers Reduced to 87 Ahead of Polls
'More loss than luck': West Bengal's lottery system faces public backlash before polls
As West Bengal gears up for elections, residents of Alipurduar's Falakata constituency are demanding a complete shutdown of the lottery system, citing it as exploitative and detrimental to the poor. Sellers and buyers alike describe a cycle of debt, addiction, and economic distress, with many losing significant amounts of money and some even resorting to suicide due to mounting pressure.
Over 865 Crore Seized During Elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
New Delhi, April 17: Enforcement agencies have seized over 865 crore worth of materials during the ongoing assembly elections and by-elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The Election Commission of India announced the election schedule for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal on March 15, 2026. The Commission has issued strict directives ... Read more Over 865 Crore Seized During Elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Housing dreams falter in West Bengal amid corruption, land crunch
Eligible families in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, are denied housing benefits. Decades of occupancy on railway land disqualify them from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Allegations of political nepotism and renaming of the scheme by the ruling TMC persist. Residents fear repercussions for speaking out. This situation highlights a gap between policy promises and grassroots execution.
Fact-Check: No, This Image Doesnt Show the Actual C-Voter Opinion Polls
According to the C-Survey opinion polls, TMC is expected to lead in the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls.
