Mamata Banerjee
Bengal's Voter List Revision Sparks Political Outreach as Parties Address Public Anxiety
Oct 31, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Amid reports of suicide deaths allegedly linked to Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, political parties are mobilizing to support anxious residents. Trinamool Congress distributes 2002 electoral rolls while BJP establishes assistance camps, particularly in North 24 Parganas district with its large post-Partition migrant population. The verification process runs until February, months before the Assembly election.
Bengal Police Officer Sparks Outrage with Controversial Statements About Women's Behavior and Alcohol Consumption
Oct 31, 2025 03:12 pm CST
A West Bengal police officer, Additional Superintendent Laltu Haldar, has ignited controversy with his statements condemning women who consume alcohol during festivals, claiming their behavior is harming society. His remarks come amid broader debates about women's safety in the region following a recent sexual assault case at a medical college in Durgapur.
West Bengal Farmer Attempts Suicide Over Voter ID Spelling Error Amid Electoral Revision Fears
Oct 30, 2025 04:10 pm CST
A West Bengal farmer attempted suicide after consuming pesticide due to fears that a spelling error in his voter ID card would result in his removal from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The incident highlights growing anxiety among voters ahead of upcoming assembly elections, with authorities responding to address concerns about the identification verification process.
Political Crisis in West Bengal: Suicide Cases Linked to Electoral Roll Revision Spark Fierce TMC-BJP Confrontation
Oct 30, 2025 10:11 am CST
West Bengal faces intense political turmoil as two suicide incidents allegedly linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have triggered a bitter confrontation between Trinamool Congress and BJP. Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee has directly accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Election Commission of creating panic, while the BJP dismisses these claims as politically motivated fabrications. The controversy centers around fears that the electoral revision process could be used to implement citizenship verification through backdoor methods.
Trinamool Congress MP Calls for Resistance Against BJP's Voter List Revision in Bengal
Oct 29, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Bengal's Trinamool Congress is intensifying opposition to the BJP over Special Intensive Revision of voter lists before upcoming assembly elections. MP Abhishek Banerjee has urged supporters to resist demands for birth certificates, while the Election Commission clarifies documentation requirements. Tensions escalate following an alleged suicide linked to fears over the revision process, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the BJP of weaponizing the National Registry of Citizens.
West Bengal Minister Threatens "Breaking Legs" of Election Commission Over CAA Implementation Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 02:22 pm CST
West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim sparked controversy by threatening to "break the legs" of the Election Commission and BJP if the Citizenship Amendment Act implementation removes genuine voters from electoral rolls. This comes amid tensions over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Bengal ahead of assembly elections, raising concerns about potential political violence and constitutional overreach.
Bengal Man Dies By Suicide Over NRC Fears: Political Row Between TMC and BJP Intensifies
Oct 29, 2025 02:04 pm CST
A 57-year-old trader in West Bengal committed suicide, leaving a note blaming the National Register of Citizens (NRC), triggering intense political conflict between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC and the opposition BJP. The incident highlights growing tensions over citizenship documentation in the region as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Prashant Kishor Found Registered as Voter in Both Bihar and West Bengal: Electoral Law Violation Uncovered
Oct 28, 2025 05:22 pm CST
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has been discovered registered as a voter in both Bihar and West Bengal, violating Section 17 of the Representation of the People Act. While his Jan Suraaj Party contests Bihar elections, he remains registered at the TMC headquarters in Kolkata, highlighting issues with duplicate voter registrations that prompted nationwide electoral roll revisions.
250 Voter ID Cards Seized in Bengal: Election Commission Launches Investigation Before Electoral Roll Revision
Oct 24, 2025 10:45 pm CST
A man has been detained in Bengal's Nadia district after being found with approximately 250 voter ID cards, raising electoral integrity concerns just before the Election Commission begins its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The incident has sparked political controversy, with BJP officials criticizing the Mamata Banerjee government while authorities investigate the source of the documents.
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.