Trinamool Congress
West Bengal Minister Threatens "Breaking Legs" of Election Commission Over CAA Implementation Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 02:22 pm CST
West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim sparked controversy by threatening to "break the legs" of the Election Commission and BJP if the Citizenship Amendment Act implementation removes genuine voters from electoral rolls. This comes amid tensions over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Bengal ahead of assembly elections, raising concerns about potential political violence and constitutional overreach.
Bengal Man Dies By Suicide Over NRC Fears: Political Row Between TMC and BJP Intensifies
Oct 29, 2025 02:04 pm CST
A 57-year-old trader in West Bengal committed suicide, leaving a note blaming the National Register of Citizens (NRC), triggering intense political conflict between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC and the opposition BJP. The incident highlights growing tensions over citizenship documentation in the region as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Prashant Kishor Found Registered as Voter in Both Bihar and West Bengal: Electoral Law Violation Uncovered
Oct 28, 2025 05:22 pm CST
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has been discovered registered as a voter in both Bihar and West Bengal, violating Section 17 of the Representation of the People Act. While his Jan Suraaj Party contests Bihar elections, he remains registered at the TMC headquarters in Kolkata, highlighting issues with duplicate voter registrations that prompted nationwide electoral roll revisions.
250 Voter ID Cards Seized in Bengal: Election Commission Launches Investigation Before Electoral Roll Revision
Oct 24, 2025 10:45 pm CST
A man has been detained in Bengal's Nadia district after being found with approximately 250 voter ID cards, raising electoral integrity concerns just before the Election Commission begins its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The incident has sparked political controversy, with BJP officials criticizing the Mamata Banerjee government while authorities investigate the source of the documents.
Mahua Moitra Faces Backlash After Accidentally Agreeing with Racist Anti-Diwali Comment
Oct 24, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra sparked controversy after appearing to endorse a racist social media post that used derogatory language against Indians celebrating Diwali overseas. While she later claimed it was a "genuine mistake" made while scrolling through her feed, the incident prompted sharp criticism from the BJP and widespread debate on social media, highlighting the volatile intersection of politics, religion, and online communication in India.
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.
Bengal Election Chaos: Political Parties Announce Candidates Prematurely Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Oct 22, 2025 03:02 am CST
West Bengal's political landscape is heating up as both Trinamool Congress and BJP members have begun prematurely announcing candidates for the 2026 assembly elections. Trinamool's Anubrata Mandal has endorsed sitting MLA Lilabati for Sainthia, while BJP's Ashok Dinda declared his own candidacy for Maina constituency, creating embarrassment for party leadership and highlighting internal tensions in both political camps.
BJP Leader Biplab Kumar Deb Compares Mamata Banerjee to Mir Jafar: Claims West Bengal Has Lost Human Values
Oct 21, 2025 09:16 pm CST
Former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb launches scathing criticism against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, comparing her to historical traitor Mir Jafar and claiming Bengal has lost its human values. As BJP co-incharge for upcoming 2026 West Bengal elections, Deb states citizens are eager to end what he describes as corruption and lawlessness under current leadership.
Sovan Chatterjee Returns to Mamata Banerjee Administration After Seven Years: Strategic Political Move for TMC
Oct 18, 2025 03:28 pm CST
Former Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee has been appointed as chairman of the Newtown Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) after a seven-year hiatus from the Trinamool Congress administration. This strategic political comeback follows meetings with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and is viewed as a significant move to strengthen TMC's position amid current challenges, particularly in urban areas.
Mamata Banerjee Raises Alarm Over "Outsider Influx" in Bhowanipore Constituency Ahead of Bengal Elections
Oct 15, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced concerns about systematic displacement of local voters in her Bhowanipore constituency, claiming "outsiders" are purchasing properties and forcing out residents. With state elections approaching, she urged vigilance regarding electoral roll revisions while opposition BJP suggests her comments reflect uncertainty about her electoral prospects.