trinamool congress (tmc)

Kolkata, March 20 The TMC on Friday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal assembly elections, focusing on welfare expansion, outreach to women and minorities, and targeted social schemes, as it seeks a fourth consecutive term.Releasing the document titled 'Banglar Jonno Didir 10...

In Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) focuses its 2026 election manifesto on women, minorities, and Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/STs) in an effort to counter the BJP's challenge and secure a fourth consecutive term.The manifesto, which includes 10 pledges, combines welfare...

Kolkata, March 17 In one of its biggest candidate reshuffles in recent elections, the ruling TMC dropped 74 sitting MLAs, nearly a third of its legislative strength, while announcing candidates for 291 of the 294 West Bengal assembly seats on Tuesday, signaling a calibrated anti-incumbency...

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 West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said on Sunday that his party wants the Systematic Voters Verification (SIR) exercise to be completed before the upcoming assembly elections to ensure that no eligible voter is left out and ineligible names are removed.Bhattacharya...

Kolkata, March 15 West Bengal's Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday that he would prefer to contest the upcoming assembly elections from the Nandigram seat, while not ruling out the possibility of fighting from other constituencies, including Bhabanipur, if directed by his...

Kolkata, March 15 West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday alleged that the ruling TMC has deprived people of their basic rights, asserting that a "new dawn" awaits the state if his party comes to power in the upcoming assembly elections.Bhattacharya claimed that the TMC...

With the crucial West Bengal Assembly polls now underway, here's a look at some of the key constituencies in Kolkata and surrounding areas that are expected to be closely contested.Bhabanipur: This South Kolkata constituency, represented by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been a stronghold...

Kolkata, March 15 As West Bengal heads into another high-stakes assembly election following the EC's announcement of the poll schedule, the ruling TMC needs to navigate a complex political terrain shaped by incumbency, welfare-driven support, organizational muscle, and a polarized opposition...

In a significant shift in political messaging, the BJP's rally in Kolkata on Saturday showcased a unique combination of Hindutva and Bengali cultural identity, signaling the party's attempt to adjust its strategy for the 2026 assembly elections.The rally featured chants of "Jai Shri Ram"...

Kolkata, March 14 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing it of opposing the electoral roll revision to “shield infiltrators” and alleging that illegal immigration under its rule had altered West Bengal’s demographic...

Kolkata, March 14 The TMC on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of creating a "false narrative" about employment and the overall situation in West Bengal during his rally at Brigade Parade Ground here, alleging that he was acting as a BJP campaigner rather than the Prime Minister...

Kolkata, March 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the ruling TMC of opposing the Systematic Identification of Voter Eligibility (SIVE) process to "protect infiltrators", alleging that unchecked illegal immigration under its rule had altered the demographic balance in several...

Kolkata, March 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of opposing the Systematic Identification of Reproductive and Migratory Information (SIR) exercise to "protect its vote bank of infiltrators", alleging that unchecked illegal immigration under...

New Delhi, March 12 The Supreme Court on Thursday said that states that have enacted a separate Act for the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) will have to follow the law, but in its absence, they will have to follow the guidelines laid down by the apex court.A bench of Chief...

New Delhi, March 11 Signatures have been collected for a notice seeking a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Wednesday, adding that the MPs plan to submit the notice in both Houses of Parliament.A senior MP familiar with the developments said they have...

Kolkata, March 10 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday called off her protest against the "flawed SIR" on its fifth day, saying the demonstration would be temporarily suspended after the Supreme Court ordered the establishment of an appellate mechanism regarding voter list...

Kolkata, March 10 As West Bengal prepares for crucial assembly elections, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated on Tuesday that the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) would be addressed, assuring that no eligible voter's name would be removed from the...

In Kolkata, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asserted that no eligible voter’s name would be removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal during the upcoming assembly elections. He emphasized that the Election Commission's priority is to ensure free, fair, and peaceful polls in the...

Kolkata, March 9 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of threatening state officials during a meeting with the administration and warned that "false bravado" by constitutional authorities was unacceptable, escalating the...