Kunal Ghosh
Chaos at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Event: BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee for "Complete Mismanagement"
Dec 13, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The visit of football superstar Lionel Messi to Kolkata descended into chaos at Salt Lake Stadium as angry fans breached security and vandalized property after being unable to see their idol. BJP leaders harshly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress for alleged mismanagement, while Banerjee has apologized and announced an inquiry. The high-profile event, which cost attendees up to Rs 14,000 per ticket, was cut short amid the disorder, with political blame-trading following the international embarrassment.
TMC Rejects Modi's 'Jungle Raj' Claims: Predicts Mamata's Landslide Victory in 2026 Bengal Elections
Nov 15, 2025 01:00 am CST
In a fierce political exchange, TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh dismissed Prime Minister Modi's assertion that BJP's Bihar victory would translate to West Bengal success as "pure illusion." Ghosh confidently predicted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would secure a fourth term with over 250 seats in 2026, arguing that Bengal's political landscape differs fundamentally from Bihar's and refuting Modi's characterization of "jungle raj" in the state.
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.