Trinamool Congress
Three Arrested in Gang-Rape of Odisha Medical Student in West Bengal's Durgapur: Investigation Ongoing
Oct 12, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a 23-year-old MBBS student from Odisha near a private medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal. The victim, who studies at IQ City Medical College, was attacked after being separated from her companion on Friday night. While the survivor receives treatment and psychological counseling, authorities have promised swift justice as political tensions rise between West Bengal and Odisha governments over women's safety concerns.
Odisha Medical Student Gang-Raped Near Durgapur College: Investigation Underway
Oct 11, 2025 10:55 pm CST
A 23-year-old second-year MBBS student from Odisha was gang-raped near IQ City Medical College in West Bengal's Durgapur. The assault occurred Friday evening when the student was with a male friend who fled the scene. West Bengal police have launched an investigation and promised justice, while the victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. This incident adds to growing concerns about women's safety in West Bengal educational institutions.
Trinamool Congress Launches Unprecedented 100 'Bijoya Sammelani' Meetings Focusing on Electoral Roll Revision Before 2026 Elections
Oct 11, 2025 05:59 pm CST
The Trinamool Congress is organizing 100 'Bijoya Sammelani' meetings in a single day across Bengal, focusing on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and voter outreach initiatives. Coordinated by Abhishek Banerjee's office, this unprecedented campaign features over 50 speakers and represents the party's final large-scale grassroots program before the critical 2026 elections, with special emphasis on electoral roll verification and party worker mobilization.
Tensions Rise as Mamata Banerjee Warns West Bengal Electoral Officer Amid Voter List Revision Controversy
Oct 10, 2025 02:50 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a stern warning to the state's Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal, amid an ongoing voter list revision process. The confrontation comes as the Election Commission prepares for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with BJP opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari claiming approximately 1 crore names will be removed from Bengal's voters list. This escalating political tension highlights the contentious electoral landscape ahead of upcoming state elections.
Calcutta High Court Accepts PIL for NIA Probe into Attack on BJP Leaders During Flood Relief
Oct 09, 2025 05:33 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has granted permission for a Public Interest Litigation requesting an NIA investigation into the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Sankar Ghosh during flood relief distribution in northern Bengal. The incident has sparked political tensions between BJP and Trinamool Congress, with Prime Minister Modi condemning Bengal's law and order situation while four arrests have been made so far.
BJP MP Khagen Murmu Attacked During Flood Relief Visit, Refutes CM Mamata Banerjee's Claims
Oct 09, 2025 01:58 am CST
BJP MP Khagen Murmu was violently attacked while distributing flood relief in Jalpaiguri, sustaining serious injuries including a broken cheekbone. He strongly denies Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's assertion that locals initiated the attack, claiming instead that TMC supporters were responsible. The incident has escalated political tensions in West Bengal, with the Governor issuing an ultimatum to restore law and order.
BJP Legislator Attacked While Distributing Flood Relief in West Bengal: Political Tensions Rise
Oct 08, 2025 02:18 am CST
A BJP legislator from West Bengal's Alipurduar district was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress activists while attempting to distribute flood relief materials. This incident follows a similar attack on other BJP officials the previous day, highlighting escalating political tensions in the region ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
PM Modi Condemns Violent Attack on BJP Officials During Flood Relief Efforts in West Bengal
Oct 07, 2025 02:22 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denounced the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Sankar Ghosh by a mob in West Bengal's flood-affected Dooars region, criticizing the Trinamool Congress government for the state's deteriorating law and order situation while urging BJP workers to continue their relief efforts despite the violence.
Controversy Over Kolkata's 'Safest City' Status: RG Kar Victim's Parents Challenge NCRB Report
Oct 05, 2025 12:03 pm CST
The parents of an RG Kar Medical College rape victim have strongly contested Kolkata's designation as India's safest city for the fourth consecutive year according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). While official statistics show Kolkata having the lowest crime rate among 19 major Indian cities with only 83.9 cognizable offenses per lakh population, the victim's father claims 90% of incidents go unregistered. This controversy highlights the potential disconnect between official crime statistics and public perception of safety in the metropolitan city.
Calcutta High Court Orders Return of Illegally Deported West Bengal Residents from Bangladesh Within 4 Weeks
Sep 27, 2025 01:17 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has ruled against the Centre's deportation of six West Bengal residents to Bangladesh, declaring it illegal and ordering their return within four weeks. The court found that proper deportation protocols were violated when authorities ignored substantial documentation proving Indian citizenship, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and birth certificates. The case has significant implications for citizenship verification processes and has sparked political tensions between TMC and BJP in West Bengal.