Mamata Banerjee
Political Uproar in Bengal: BJP Condemns Removal of Kali Idol by Police in Kakdwip Incident
Oct 22, 2025 11:24 pm CST
A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after police transported a Kali idol in a van following alleged vandalism in Kakdwip. BJP leaders, including Amit Malviya and Minister Sukanta Majumdar, have accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government of religious appeasement, while Trinamool Congress claims the opposition is politicizing the issue. The incident has sparked significant outrage among Hindu devotees and escalated political tensions in the state.
Bengal Election Chaos: Political Parties Announce Candidates Prematurely Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Oct 22, 2025 03:02 am CST
West Bengal's political landscape is heating up as both Trinamool Congress and BJP members have begun prematurely announcing candidates for the 2026 assembly elections. Trinamool's Anubrata Mandal has endorsed sitting MLA Lilabati for Sainthia, while BJP's Ashok Dinda declared his own candidacy for Maina constituency, creating embarrassment for party leadership and highlighting internal tensions in both political camps.
BJP Leader Biplab Kumar Deb Compares Mamata Banerjee to Mir Jafar: Claims West Bengal Has Lost Human Values
Oct 21, 2025 09:16 pm CST
Former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb launches scathing criticism against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, comparing her to historical traitor Mir Jafar and claiming Bengal has lost its human values. As BJP co-incharge for upcoming 2026 West Bengal elections, Deb states citizens are eager to end what he describes as corruption and lawlessness under current leadership.
Mamata Banerjee Demands Revocation of Gorkha Interlocutor Appointment in Letter to PM Modi Citing Federalism Concerns
Oct 18, 2025 07:44 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing shock over the unilateral appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkha-related discussions. She argues this decision violates cooperative federalism principles as it bypasses state consultation on matters directly affecting the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, an autonomous body under the West Bengal government, and requests immediate revocation to preserve peace in the region.
Sovan Chatterjee Returns to Mamata Banerjee Administration After Seven Years: Strategic Political Move for TMC
Oct 18, 2025 03:28 pm CST
Former Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee has been appointed as chairman of the Newtown Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) after a seven-year hiatus from the Trinamool Congress administration. This strategic political comeback follows meetings with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and is viewed as a significant move to strengthen TMC's position amid current challenges, particularly in urban areas.
Mamata Banerjee Raises Alarm Over "Outsider Influx" in Bhowanipore Constituency Ahead of Bengal Elections
Oct 15, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced concerns about systematic displacement of local voters in her Bhowanipore constituency, claiming "outsiders" are purchasing properties and forcing out residents. With state elections approaching, she urged vigilance regarding electoral roll revisions while opposition BJP suggests her comments reflect uncertainty about her electoral prospects.
Father of Durgapur Rape Survivor Calls Mamata Banerjee "Mother-Like Figure" After Initial Criticism
Oct 15, 2025 09:29 pm CST
The father of a gang-rape survivor from Durgapur has publicly changed his stance toward West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, now describing her as a "mother-like figure" and seeking her help for justice, just days after criticizing her leadership and safety comments. The case involves an MBBS student from Odisha who was allegedly assaulted when leaving her college campus, with six arrests made so far in an incident that has sparked political controversy across the state.
Gang-Rape Survivor's Father Condemns Mamata Banerjee's Comments on Women's Safety in West Bengal
Oct 13, 2025 02:11 pm CST
The father of a 23-year-old MBBS student who was gang-raped near a medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal has criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's controversial remarks about women leaving campus at night. While the Chief Minister claimed the incident happened at 12:30 am, police reports indicate it occurred at 8 pm. The survivor's father plans to return with his daughter to Odisha, stating "my daughter's life comes first, her career comes later." Four suspects have been arrested as West Bengal police promise justice.
Fact Check: Medical Student Gang-Raped at 8 PM, Not 12:30 AM as Claimed by West Bengal Chief Minister
Oct 13, 2025 01:00 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces backlash after incorrectly claiming an MBBS student gang rape victim was outside campus at 12:30 AM, when official complaints confirm the assault occurred at 8 PM. The controversy has sparked debates about victim blaming and government responsibility for women's safety across political lines.
Mamata Banerjee Claims Media "Deliberately Distorted" Her Durgapur Gang Rape Comments Amid BJP Criticism
Oct 13, 2025 10:18 am CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces backlash after comments on a Durgapur gang rape case involving an MBBS student from Odisha. While claiming her remarks were "deliberately distorted" by media, she faces criticism from BJP for alleged victim-shaming. The victim's father expresses intentions to relocate his daughter back to Odisha citing safety concerns in Bengal.