West Bengal

  • BJP Leader Alleges Doctors Coerced to Link Suicides to Special Intensive Revision Process

    BJP Leader Alleges Doctors Coerced to Link Suicides to Special Intensive Revision Process

    Nov 27, 2025 02:59 am CST

    BJP leader Locket Chatterjee has alleged doctors are being forced to attribute suicides to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in death certificates. This claim comes amid controversy surrounding BLO deaths across seven states and ongoing protests against the electoral roll revision in West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called the process "unplanned, chaotic and dangerous."

  • CBI Arrests Abul Hossen Molla: Key Suspect in Sandeshkhali Attack on Enforcement Directorate Team

    CBI Arrests Abul Hossen Molla: Key Suspect in Sandeshkhali Attack on Enforcement Directorate Team

    Nov 26, 2025 09:59 pm CST

    The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Abul Hossen Molla, the primary suspect who allegedly led an attack against Enforcement Directorate officials in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Despite evading multiple notices and a non-bailable warrant, Molla was apprehended in South 24 Parganas district in connection with the January 2023 assault that occurred during a raid related to a ration distribution scam investigation.

  • BJP Delegation Reports Critical Electoral Roll Irregularities in West Bengal to Election Commission

    BJP Delegation Reports Critical Electoral Roll Irregularities in West Bengal to Election Commission

    Nov 26, 2025 07:22 pm CST

    A BJP delegation led by Samik Bhattacharya and Amit Malviya met with Election Commission officials to report serious irregularities in West Bengal's electoral roll revision process. The delegation alleged widespread manipulation, including pressure on Booth Level Officers, retention of deceased voters on rolls, and infiltration concerns. They proposed multiple solutions including AI verification tools and stronger CEO office independence, while the EC separately addressed security breaches at the Kolkata electoral office.

  • Election Commission to Meet Trinamool Delegation Amid Protests Over Electoral Roll Revisions

    Election Commission to Meet Trinamool Delegation Amid Protests Over Electoral Roll Revisions

    Nov 26, 2025 07:19 am CST

    The Election Commission of India has scheduled a meeting with a ten-member Trinamool Congress delegation on November 28 to address concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced strong opposition to the SIR exercise, questioning its implementation across multiple states and assuring voters their names won't be removed from electoral lists. Meanwhile, opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused the TMC government of violating neutrality principles during the revision process.

  • Mamata Banerjee Confronts BJP Over Helicopter Cancellation: "Don

    Mamata Banerjee Confronts BJP Over Helicopter Cancellation: "Don't Play With Me"

    Nov 25, 2025 08:45 pm CST

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of sabotaging her helicopter journey to Bongaon, turning the setback into a campaign opportunity while warning political opponents not to underestimate her resolve. The incident occurs amid rising tensions over electoral roll revisions that have reportedly caused panic in refugee communities.

  • First Photographic Evidence of Endangered Himalayan Musk Deer in West Bengal After 70-Year Absence

    First Photographic Evidence of Endangered Himalayan Musk Deer in West Bengal After 70-Year Absence

    Nov 25, 2025 04:18 pm CST

    Scientists have documented the first photographic evidence of the endangered Himalayan Musk Deer in West Bengal's Neora Valley National Park after a 70-year absence. The discovery, made through camera traps set up in December 2023, confirms the continued presence of this threatened species in the region and highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect its habitat and prevent poaching.

  • West Bengal BLO Found Dead Amid Special Intensive Revision Work Pressure: 28 Lives Lost in Election Exercise

    West Bengal BLO Found Dead Amid Special Intensive Revision Work Pressure: 28 Lives Lost in Election Exercise

    Nov 22, 2025 04:46 pm CST

    A 54-year-old teacher and Booth Level Officer was found dead in West Bengal's Nadia, with evidence suggesting work-related stress from the Special Intensive Revision exercise. This follows multiple similar deaths, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to request the Election Commission halt the process that has reportedly claimed 28 lives due to pressure and overload.

  • Trinamool Congress Rallies to Secure Matua Community Support Amid SIR Challenges in West Bengal

    Trinamool Congress Rallies to Secure Matua Community Support Amid SIR Challenges in West Bengal

    Nov 22, 2025 12:40 am CST

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a strategic rally in Thakurnagar to appeal to the divided Matua community, which is struggling with documentation challenges under the Special Intensive Revision process despite CAA implementation. With Matuas influencing up to 70 assembly seats, TMC is working to consolidate this critical voting bloc ahead of upcoming state elections.

  • Amit Shah Accuses Political Parties of Protecting Infiltrators Amid Mamata Banerjee

    Amit Shah Accuses Political Parties of Protecting Infiltrators Amid Mamata Banerjee's SIR Criticism

    Nov 21, 2025 03:45 pm CST

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clash over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with Shah alleging some parties are protecting infiltrators while Banerjee calls the process chaotic and dangerous. The dispute highlights tensions over electoral integrity in poll-bound West Bengal, with BJP leaders accusing Banerjee of attempting to shield illegal voters.

  • Mamata Banerjee Demands Halt to Electoral Roll Revision Citing "Inhuman" Pressure on Officers

    Mamata Banerjee Demands Halt to Electoral Roll Revision Citing "Inhuman" Pressure on Officers

    Nov 20, 2025 08:31 pm CST

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner demanding suspension of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing excessive work pressure on Booth Level Officers. The appeal follows a BLO's death allegedly due to work-related stress, while the Election Commission maintains that proper training has been provided.