New Delhi/Kolkata, March 16 – The BJP on Monday released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal assembly elections, setting the stage for the electoral battle. The list includes Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition, who is contesting from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur...
Kolkata, March 16 As West Bengal heads into another important election, the TMC is facing one of its most critical organizational challenges in recent years: crafting a candidate list that can counter anti-incumbency, reshape local political dynamics, and maintain the party's dominance after 15...
Kolkata, March 15 The West Bengal BJP on Sunday praised the Election Commission's decision to hold a two-phase election in the state, stating that voters will decisively vote to end the "Maha Jungle Raj" under the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), while the ruling party asserted that the election...
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Kolkata, March 15 Seeking to regain political relevance in a state where it once dominated, the Congress has decided to contest the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections on its own, ending its long-standing electoral understanding with the CPI(M) and other Left Front partners.Here's a SWOT...
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Kolkata, March 8 – The special intensive revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal has introduced a new political variable ahead of the assembly polls, with Election Commission data showing a marginally sharper decline in women electors than men – a shift analysts say could influence outcomes...
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Jaipur, March 5 Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed skepticism regarding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to contest for the Rajya Sabha, alleging that the decision may have been made under pressure."I don't understand why you (Nitish Kumar) contested the elections...
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Mumbai, February 27 – In an effort to strengthen administrative and expertise-based representation in local self-government, the Maharashtra State Cabinet has approved the appointment of co-opted members to Zilla Parishads (ZP) and Panchayat Samitis.The decision was made by the state cabinet...
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Lucknow, February 23 UP BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary responded to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's statement, saying it reflects the opposition's frustration, despair, and political bankruptcy.Without naming Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, the...
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In West Bengal's political landscape, accusations of secret understandings between rival parties, known as "setting," have become a prominent tool, shaping narratives and electoral strategies.If Bengal politics relies heavily on perception, then "setting" remains a key charge leveled by major...
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Hyderabad, February 18 The resounding victory of the Congress party in the recent municipal elections in Telangana is a significant boost for the ruling party and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, and the election results send a cautionary message to the main opposition BRS, analysts said on...
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Feb 16 Despite criticism from the Congress leadership, Mani Shankar Aiyar reiterated his belief that the LDF, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, would remain in power in Kerala, drawing sharp criticism from senior leader Ramesh Chennithala, who dismissed Aiyar's remarks as "unwarranted"."As a...
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New Delhi, February 15 The Congress on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interview with PTI was "not an interview" and claimed that it was a "carefully scripted" as well as "desperate PR exercise".Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh further alleged that...
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Dhaka, February 14. Voters in Bangladesh this week chose balance over extremism, democracy over doctrinaire politics, and sovereignty over subtle subservience, according to a report. The results reflected their silent revolt against extremism and pro-Pakistan politics."History has a way of...
Dhaka, February 11 Leading political analysts expressed skepticism on Wednesday as Bangladesh is set to hold general elections on Thursday under an interim regime, with some expressing concerns about "uncertainties" and "manipulation" during the polling process.The 13th parliamentary elections...