Mamata Banerjee
BJP Signals West Bengal as Next Target Following NDA's Bihar Election Victory
Nov 14, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Following its strong performance in Bihar's assembly elections, the BJP has set its sights on West Bengal for the upcoming 2026 elections. Senior BJP leader Amit Malviya highlighted the party's growth from 3 to 77 seats in Bengal's previous election and claimed widespread dissatisfaction with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress government, citing incidents like Sandeshkhali and communal tensions across the state.
Mamata Banerjee Challenges Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal: 'Votebandi' Controversy Explained
Nov 11, 2025 03:32 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly opposed the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it "votebandi" and comparing it to demonetization. She demands immediate suspension of the process, accusing the central government of creating a "super emergency" situation and interfering with state governance. Opposition leaders, including BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, maintain the revision will continue as scheduled despite her protests.
The Battle Over Citizenship: Examining the 'Ghuspaithiya' Controversy in West Bengal's Electoral Politics
Nov 07, 2025 09:11 pm CST
This analysis examines West Bengal's controversial Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the political battle over defining citizenship. The article explores how the identification of "ghuspaithiyas" (illegal migrants) has become central to the 2026 election narrative, impacting both Hindu and Muslim communities while reshaping political alignments between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. The piece highlights the complex history of migration, naturalization, and the critical relationship between citizenship status and welfare entitlements.
West Bengal Makes Rabindranath Tagore's State Song Mandatory in School Assemblies: What You Need to Know
Nov 07, 2025 03:16 pm CST
The West Bengal government has mandated Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar mati, Banglar jol' as a compulsory prayer song during morning assemblies in all government-aided schools. This 1905 composition, officially designated as the state song in 2023, must be performed alongside the National Anthem at school gatherings and all government functions to promote social and communal harmony throughout the state.
West Bengal Makes State Anthem Mandatory in School Morning Assemblies Alongside National Anthem
Nov 07, 2025 11:47 am CST
The West Bengal government has mandated that all state-run and state-aided schools must now include Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol' as a prayer song in morning assemblies alongside the National Anthem. Education Minister Bratya Basu stated this initiative aims to promote communal harmony and social consciousness among students.
Supreme Court Halts Calcutta High Court Proceedings on West Bengal OBC List Case
Nov 07, 2025 01:49 am CST
The Supreme Court has adjourned the West Bengal OBC list case for four weeks, directing the Calcutta High Court to cease all proceedings on the matter. The CJI BR Gavai-led bench expressed displeasure at the High Court's continued hearings despite previous Supreme Court orders staying their ruling that had paused publication of West Bengal's revised OBC list, which would include 140 communities.
Mamata Banerjee Denies Accepting SIR Voter Forms Despite Party Newspaper Claims
Nov 06, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly denied reports from her own party newspaper that she personally received voter enumeration forms, reaffirming her opposition to the Special Intensive Revision process. The contradiction has sparked political controversy as BJP leaders question the discrepancy, intensifying tensions ahead of upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee Leads Massive Protest Against Voter List Revision in Bengal, Challenges BJP's Citizenship Claims
Nov 04, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a 3.8km protest march in Kolkata against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, calling it politically motivated and discriminatory. She defended Bengali speakers against BJP's claims linking them to Bangladesh, while criticizing the selective implementation of the revision in opposition-ruled states only. The confrontation intensifies as BJP has raised concerns about potentially fraudulent identity documents being issued in Bengal.
BJP and Trinamool Congress Clash Over West Bengal Voter List Revision Process
Nov 03, 2025 10:27 pm CST
The Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal has ignited a fierce political battle between the BJP and Trinamool Congress. BJP alleges widespread document forgery and illegal voter registration, while Trinamool claims the revision is causing public panic and represents selective voter targeting. Both parties have escalated their actions, with BJP submitting a detailed memorandum to the Election Commission and Trinamool organizing protests led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Mamata Banerjee's Cricket Celebration Met with BJP Criticism Over Previous Comments on Women's Safety
Nov 03, 2025 01:44 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced criticism from BJP after celebrating India's Women's Cricket World Cup victory, as opponents referenced her controversial remarks suggesting women shouldn't be out late at night following a recent gang-rape case in Durgapur. The political exchange highlights ongoing tensions over women's safety and victim-blaming in India.