west bengal politics

New Delhi, March 16 The Election Commission's (EC) decision to transfer top bureaucrats of West Bengal was echoed in the Parliament complex on Monday, as Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders condemned the move and staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha.While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)...

Kolkata, March 16 The TMC on Monday criticized senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for contesting from two seats, saying it showed he was unsure of victory and suggested the saffron camp "can already see the writing on the wall."TMC spokesperson and state general secretary Kunal Ghosh told...

Srinagar, March 16 AICC general secretary G A Mir said on Monday that the Congress would emerge as a strong force in the West Bengal assembly elections, asserting that the party will play the kingmaker once the results are out.Speaking to reporters in Anantnag district in south Kashmir, Mir...

New Delhi, March 16: In a significant escalation of tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the Election Commission of India (ECI), Trinamool MPs staged a day-long walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Monday, protesting the election body's decision to remove several top bureaucrats in poll-bound...

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 Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday termed the allegations of an attack on the residence of West Bengal minister Shashi Panja as "drama" and warned that similar incidents could take place at locations linked to Trinamool Congress leaders.Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said...

Kolkata, March 15 – Following the Election Commission's announcement that the Assembly elections in West Bengal would be held in two phases, the Trinamool Congress expressed confidence that it would win more than 250 seats in the state.Speaking to the media after the notification for the...

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...

Kolkata, March 15 The Trinamool Congress on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission, in its announcement of a two-phase election for West Bengal, was giving undue importance to the decision, claiming that the poll body had set the number of phases based on the "requirements of its political...

Ranchi, March 15 CPI national general secretary D Raja asserted on Sunday that the Left is confident of a revival in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly elections, and it will emerge as a force to be reckoned with that will shape the political discourse of the state.Raja's statement came...

Kolkata, March 15 As the BJP prepares for the West Bengal assembly elections as part of its effort to challenge the ruling TMC, several leaders, such as Suvendu Adhikari, are expected to play key roles in shaping its high-stakes campaign.From securing just about 4 per cent of the vote share in...

Kolkata, March 15 Over the past two decades, voters in West Bengal have largely focused on Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the TMC.However, despite her popularity, several leaders within the party are seen as having a significant influence on voters, which could impact the TMC's performance in...

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...

Kolkata, March 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling 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 balance, turning Bengali...

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 Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee alleged that West Bengal minister Shashi Panja was injured in the attack by BJP workers at her residence in the city on Saturday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally, and called the incident an assault on every woman...

Siliguri (WB), March 14 Accusing the Trinamool Congress and the BJP of engaging in divisive politics in poll-bound West Bengal, CPI(M) state secretary Mohammed Salim said on Saturday that to love the country, one must shun politics based on religion, caste, or creed and speak for all.He...

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 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, alleging that he was acting more like a BJP campaigner than the Prime Minister.TMC MP...