West Bengal
BJP's Strategic Blueprint for West Bengal Elections: Targeting Mamata's Trinamool Congress with Multi-Pronged Approach
Nov 18, 2025 02:34 am CST
Following their Bihar victory, BJP is implementing a comprehensive strategy to challenge Mamata Banerjee's dominance in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 elections. The party is strengthening its organizational structure across 70,000 booths, deploying senior leadership, and focusing on key issues including women's safety, employment, and alleged corruption while targeting 160 assembly seats.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Arrest Warrant Against Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee in Defamation Case
Nov 18, 2025 01:12 am CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted relief to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee by staying an arrest warrant issued in a defamation case filed by former BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya. Justice Pramod Kumar Agarwal suspended the warrant and scheduled the next hearing for December 18, requesting responses from all involved parties within a week. The case originated from Banerjee's alleged remarks calling Vijayvargiya a "goon" during a 2020 public meeting in Kolkata.
BJP Signals West Bengal as Next Target Following NDA's Bihar Election Victory
Nov 14, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Following its strong performance in Bihar's assembly elections, the BJP has set its sights on West Bengal for the upcoming 2026 elections. Senior BJP leader Amit Malviya highlighted the party's growth from 3 to 77 seats in Bengal's previous election and claimed widespread dissatisfaction with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress government, citing incidents like Sandeshkhali and communal tensions across the state.
UIDAI Identifies 34 Lakh Deceased Aadhaar Cardholders in West Bengal's Electoral Roll Cleanup
Nov 13, 2025 04:35 pm CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India has discovered approximately 34 lakh deceased Aadhaar cardholders in West Bengal since 2009, with an additional 13 lakh deceased individuals who never possessed Aadhaar cards. This data is being used by the Election Commission during its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to eliminate ghost voters and ensure accurate voter lists across the state.
Supreme Court Questions Apprehension Over Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Nov 11, 2025 08:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over opposition to voter roll revision exercises in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, questioning why critics are apprehensive about the Special Intensive Revision process. Justice Surya Kant noted this isn't the first electoral roll revision in the country, while DMK's counsel Kapil Sibal argued the rushed timeline would make proper implementation impossible given regional challenges including monsoon season and limited connectivity.
Mamata Banerjee Challenges Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal: 'Votebandi' Controversy Explained
Nov 11, 2025 03:32 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly opposed the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it "votebandi" and comparing it to demonetization. She demands immediate suspension of the process, accusing the central government of creating a "super emergency" situation and interfering with state governance. Opposition leaders, including BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, maintain the revision will continue as scheduled despite her protests.
West Bengal Election Officers Issued Notices for Improper Distribution of Voter Revision Forms
Nov 09, 2025 05:42 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued show-cause notices to eight Booth Level Officers in West Bengal for distributing voter enumeration forms at tea stalls and local clubs instead of following the mandatory door-to-door protocol during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The action came after multiple complaints from political parties, with officials from Cooch Behar and North 24 Parganas districts among those cited. A new 24x7 helpline has been established to report similar violations as the ECI works to ensure transparency in the voter list revision process.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Loses Rs 55 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Banking Fraud
Nov 08, 2025 11:01 am CST
Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 55 lakh through unauthorized transfers from his SBI bank accounts. Kolkata Police's cybercrime division is investigating the case where fraudsters allegedly used Banerjee's photograph and mobile number to conduct the financial deception.
West Bengal Makes Rabindranath Tagore's State Song Mandatory in School Assemblies: What You Need to Know
Nov 07, 2025 03:16 pm CST
The West Bengal government has mandated Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar mati, Banglar jol' as a compulsory prayer song during morning assemblies in all government-aided schools. This 1905 composition, officially designated as the state song in 2023, must be performed alongside the National Anthem at school gatherings and all government functions to promote social and communal harmony throughout the state.
Supreme Court Halts Calcutta High Court Proceedings on West Bengal OBC List Case
Nov 07, 2025 01:49 am CST
The Supreme Court has adjourned the West Bengal OBC list case for four weeks, directing the Calcutta High Court to cease all proceedings on the matter. The CJI BR Gavai-led bench expressed displeasure at the High Court's continued hearings despite previous Supreme Court orders staying their ruling that had paused publication of West Bengal's revised OBC list, which would include 140 communities.