Mamata Banerjee
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.
Mamata Banerjee Issues Public Apology Following Chaos at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Event: Investigation Ordered
Dec 13, 2025 06:57 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered an official inquiry and issued a public apology after Lionel Messi's appearance at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata descended into chaos. Fans who paid up to Rs 14,000 for tickets vandalized the stadium when unable to see the football superstar, forcing organizers to cut short the event and hurriedly escort Messi away. The incident has sparked political backlash with opposition BJP criticizing the event's security arrangements and management just months before elections.
West Bengal Electoral Purge: Mamata's Bhabanipur Records 4X More Voter Deletions Than Adhikari's Nandigram
Dec 13, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process has revealed striking disparities in voter deletions across West Bengal constituencies, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seeing nearly four times more removals than Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari's Nandigram. This comprehensive electoral purge, affecting over 58 lakh voters statewide, has intensified political tensions as Bengal approaches the 2026 Assembly elections, with both TMC and BJP scrutinizing the implications of these significant changes to the voter base.
PM Modi's Strategic West Bengal Rally: Addressing SIR Controversy in Matua-Dominated Taherpur
Dec 13, 2025 07:54 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a strategic rally in Taherpur, Nadia district on December 20, amid growing tensions over the Special Intensive Revision exercise opposed by Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. This visit to the Matua-dominated constituency comes just days after the draft voter list publication, highlighting its political significance ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
AIMIM Bengal Unit Seeks Alliance with Trinamool Rebel Humayun Kabir for Upcoming West Bengal Elections
Dec 12, 2025 08:08 pm CST
AIMIM's Bengal unit chief Imran Solani reveals ongoing alliance talks with Trinamool rebel MLA Humayun Kabir, who plans to launch his own party targeting Muslim voters. AIMIM aims to contest strongly in minority-dominated districts, with Asaduddin Owaisi taking a more aggressive stance in the upcoming West Bengal elections. Solani claims Mamata Banerjee faces challenges due to perceived neglect of minority concerns.
Mamata Banerjee Warns Bengal Women to Prepare for Voter List Challenges Amid SIR Controversy
Dec 11, 2025 06:53 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued strong warnings to residents regarding the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, urging women to be ready with kitchen tools if their names are deleted. During a rally in Krishnagar, she criticized the BJP's alleged divisive tactics, defended religious harmony, and cautioned citizens against approaching BSF posts in border areas, highlighting growing tensions ahead of upcoming elections.
The Shifting Landscape of Muslim Politics in West Bengal: Humayun Kabir's Challenge to Trinamool Dominance
Dec 11, 2025 04:37 pm CST
This in-depth analysis examines how suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir's plans to build a Babri Masjid-styled mosque and form a new political party could reshape Muslim politics in West Bengal. With Muslims constituting 27% of Bengal's population and traditionally supporting Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool, Kabir's challenge threatens to fragment this crucial voting bloc ahead of the 2026 elections. The article explores historical voting patterns, regional Muslim identity dynamics, and the potential electoral implications of this political realignment, comparing it to AIMIM's similar strategy in Bihar's Seemanchal region.
Election Commission Questions West Bengal Officials Over Delayed High-Rise Polling Booth Proposals
Dec 11, 2025 10:03 am CST
The Election Commission of India has expressed serious concern over West Bengal electoral officials' failure to submit proposals for polling booths in high-rise buildings ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opposes the initiative, arguing that polling stations in private complexes compromise electoral fairness and neutrality. District Election Officers face potential consequences for failing to fulfill statutory duties under the Representation of People's Act.
Fadnavis-Mamata Clash Over Bangladesh Infiltration Ignites National Security Debate
Dec 11, 2025 12:51 am CST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee clash over illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, with Fadnavis criticizing "vote bank politics" compromising national security while Trinamool defends their border management approach. The dispute intensifies as West Bengal prepares for 2026 assembly elections, highlighting tensions between BJP and Trinamool over immigration policies and treatment of Bengali-speaking populations.
Mamata Banerjee Tears Centre's MGNREGA Note, Launches Independent Work Scheme Amid Funding Dispute
Dec 10, 2025 10:44 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly tore up new MGNREGA regulations, accusing the BJP-led central government of withholding Rs 51,627 crore in funds to sabotage rural welfare programs. She announced her state would implement its own 100-day work scheme while enhancing social security through the Lakshmir Bhandar initiative, eliminating separate applications for old-age pensions.