Abhishek Banerjee
West Bengal Government Takes Swift Action Following Messi Event Chaos: Abhishek Banerjee Confirms
Dec 17, 2025 07:43 am CST
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee confirmed that the West Bengal government has taken decisive action following the chaotic Lionel Messi event, including the sports minister's resignation and disciplinary measures against officials. He highlighted that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologized within an hour of the incident where angry spectators vandalized the stadium after Messi's early exit.
BJP's Mission Bengal: Targeting 160+ Seats with Strategy Focused on Grassroots Workers, Not Mamata Directly
Nov 24, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The BJP is pivoting its election machinery toward West Bengal after victories in Delhi and Bihar, with a strategic focus on recruiting Trinamool grassroots workers rather than targeting high-profile defectors. The party aims to secure 160-170 seats in the March-April 2025 elections by highlighting dynastic politics surrounding Abhishek Banerjee while capitalizing on religious polarization and regional sentiments, needing to increase its vote share by approximately 6% to overcome Trinamool's traditional advantage.
TMC Intensifies Voter Revision Campaign With Strategic Focus On Matua Community in West Bengal
Nov 21, 2025 05:57 pm CST
Abhishek Banerjee to address 10,000 TMC leaders virtually regarding the Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal, with particular emphasis on North Bengal's Matua community. The party aims to ensure all legitimate voters are included before the ECI publishes its first draft list on December 9, while strategically challenging BJP's stronghold in key regions.
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 and Trinamool Congress Clash Over West Bengal Voter List Revision Process
Nov 03, 2025 10:27 pm CST
The Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal has ignited a fierce political battle between the BJP and Trinamool Congress. BJP alleges widespread document forgery and illegal voter registration, while Trinamool claims the revision is causing public panic and represents selective voter targeting. Both parties have escalated their actions, with BJP submitting a detailed memorandum to the Election Commission and Trinamool organizing protests led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Trinamool Congress Sets Up Help Desks to Protect Voter Rights in Bengal's Special Intensive Revision
Nov 01, 2025 12:13 am CST
The Trinamool Congress is establishing help desks across West Bengal to ensure no legitimate voters are excluded during the Special Intensive Revision process. Led by Abhishek Banerjee, the party has warned of major protests in Delhi if voter names are omitted, particularly in border districts where irregularities have already been reported. Teams of party workers are comparing physical and digital voter lists to identify discrepancies before Booth Level Officers begin home visits.
Bengal's Voter List Revision Sparks Political Outreach as Parties Address Public Anxiety
Oct 31, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Amid reports of suicide deaths allegedly linked to Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, political parties are mobilizing to support anxious residents. Trinamool Congress distributes 2002 electoral rolls while BJP establishes assistance camps, particularly in North 24 Parganas district with its large post-Partition migrant population. The verification process runs until February, months before the Assembly election.
Political Crisis in West Bengal: Suicide Cases Linked to Electoral Roll Revision Spark Fierce TMC-BJP Confrontation
Oct 30, 2025 10:11 am CST
West Bengal faces intense political turmoil as two suicide incidents allegedly linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have triggered a bitter confrontation between Trinamool Congress and BJP. Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee has directly accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Election Commission of creating panic, while the BJP dismisses these claims as politically motivated fabrications. The controversy centers around fears that the electoral revision process could be used to implement citizenship verification through backdoor methods.
Trinamool Congress MP Calls for Resistance Against BJP's Voter List Revision in Bengal
Oct 29, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Bengal's Trinamool Congress is intensifying opposition to the BJP over Special Intensive Revision of voter lists before upcoming assembly elections. MP Abhishek Banerjee has urged supporters to resist demands for birth certificates, while the Election Commission clarifies documentation requirements. Tensions escalate following an alleged suicide linked to fears over the revision process, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the BJP of weaponizing the National Registry of Citizens.
Trinamool Congress Organizing Massive Protest Against Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in West Bengal
Oct 23, 2025 09:41 am CST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is planning a major rally in Kolkata to protest the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, with top leaders including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set to participate. TMC officials have warned against voter harassment during the revision process, while BJP leaders defend the SIR as a standard electoral procedure ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.