Trinamool Congress
Trinamool MLA Challenges Administration Over Controversial Babri Masjid Replica Plan in West Bengal
Dec 02, 2025 03:24 am CST
Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir has sparked controversy by announcing plans to build a Babri Masjid replica in Bengal's Murshidabad district, warning the administration against interference. The planned December 6 foundation ceremony reveals growing internal divisions within the party ahead of assembly elections, with party leadership reportedly displeased with Kabir's actions while BJP seizes the opportunity to criticize Trinamool's stance.
Election Commission Refutes "False" Claims of Mass Voter Deletion in West Bengal: Supreme Court Submission
Dec 01, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Election Commission has filed an affidavit with the Supreme Court denying allegations of large-scale voter deletion in West Bengal, calling these claims false and politically motivated. The Commission defended its Special Intensive Revision process as constitutional and necessary, reporting that nearly 100% of voters have received forms with over 70% already completed. The Supreme Court will hear challenges to this electoral revision on December 9, with the Commission emphasizing that proper legal procedures are being followed with special provisions for vulnerable voters.
West Bengal Poll Officials Stage Massive Protest Over Working Conditions and Mental Health Concerns
Dec 01, 2025 06:14 pm CST
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal organized a significant protest against poor working conditions and mental health issues during voter list revisions. The demonstration highlights growing concerns about election worker welfare across India, with multiple reported deaths and resignations amid increasing political tensions between Trinamool Congress and BJP over the Special Intensive Revision process.
Indian Parliament Winter Session 2025: Key Issues Including Electoral Reform and Political Confrontations
Dec 01, 2025 01:40 pm CST
The 2025 Winter Session of Indian Parliament has commenced amid several controversial topics including the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, opposition concerns over an election official's death in Bengal, and the FIR against Congress leaders in the National Herald case. The session, scheduled for 15 sittings over 19 days, will address air pollution crisis, security concerns, and introduce 13 legislative bills.
Bengal Woman Dies by Suicide Due to Anxiety Over Voter List Revision: Family Claims Mental Stress from SIR Exercise
Nov 30, 2025 04:51 pm CST
A 40-year-old unmarried woman from West Bengal allegedly set herself on fire due to anxiety over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter list exercise. Her family blames the central government for her death, while the Trinamool Congress claims at least 40 people have died due to stress from this controversial electoral process that has identified 18.70 lakh dead voters still on electoral rolls.
Election Commission Extends Voter List Cleanup Deadline in 12 States Amid BLO Pressure
Nov 30, 2025 03:40 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise deadline to February 14 across 12 states and Union Territories. Opposition parties have requested better planning amid reports of immense pressure on booth level officers, with some BLO suicides reported. In Bengal, where elections are approaching, the EC has identified 18.70 lakh dead voters and estimates approximately 35 lakh voters may be removed from draft lists.
Bengal BJP Chief Condemns Election Commission Over Safety Concerns for Booth Officials Amid Intimidation Reports
Nov 29, 2025 11:56 pm CST
West Bengal BJP Chief Samik Bhattacharya has criticized the Election Commission for inadequate protection of Booth Level Officers who are reportedly facing intimidation during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Bhattacharya called for the Chief Election Commissioner to personally assess the ground situation, as tensions rise between BJP and Trinamool Congress over the electoral process in Bengal.
Trinamool Congress Distances Itself from MLA's Controversial Babri Masjid Plan in West Bengal
Nov 28, 2025 09:55 pm CST
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal as TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces plans to build a mosque modeled after Babri Masjid on December 6, prompting his party to distance itself and BJP to allege deliberate polarization ahead of upcoming assembly elections. The announcement has created tensions in the communally sensitive Murshidabad district, with posters announcing the event being vandalized across Beldanga.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's Legacy Neglected: Great Grandson Speaks Out on 150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram
Nov 28, 2025 08:39 pm CST
As India prepares to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's great grandson speaks out about the neglect of the Bengal icon's legacy. The national song's author remains underrecognized despite his significant contributions to India's freedom struggle and cultural heritage, creating tension between central and state political perspectives on his historical importance.
Trinamool Congress Accuses Election Commission of Negligence in Booth Officials' Deaths During West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision
Nov 28, 2025 06:46 pm CST
The Trinamool Congress has launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission of India, accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of responsibility for the deaths of 38 Booth Level Officers in West Bengal during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party claims this revision process specifically targets Bengali and minority voters, raising serious questions about electoral fairness ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections while the Supreme Court has affirmed the legality of the process despite ongoing controversy.
