Bengal elections
Living Voters Declared Dead: Major Errors Found in Bengal's Draft Electoral Roll
Dec 17, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bengal's draft voter list revision has sparked controversy after living citizens including a daily wage couple and a Trinamool councillor were incorrectly marked as deceased. The Special Intensive Revision also erroneously assigned a Brahmin surname to CPM leader Mohammed Salim, raising serious concerns about election integrity as 58 lakh names were removed from voter rolls.
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.
The Critical Flaws in SIR Implementation: Parliamentary Concerns Over Electoral Roll Revision Process
Dec 10, 2025 01:30 pm CST
An analysis of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process being implemented across select Indian states, highlighting concerns about its methodology, selective application, and human costs. While maintaining accurate electoral rolls is essential, the rushed implementation raises serious questions about electoral integrity, potential targeting of specific communities, and the accountability of constitutional bodies overseeing the process.
Humayun Kabir: Bengal's Self-Proclaimed 'Owaisi' Aims to Challenge Trinamool's Muslim Vote Base
Dec 09, 2025 11:49 pm CST
Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir has declared himself "Bengal's Owaisi" with plans to launch a new political party targeting the Muslim vote bank. Claiming a close alliance with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Kabir intends to field candidates in 135 constituencies, potentially reshaping Bengal's political landscape and impacting Trinamool's electoral fortunes in a state where Muslims constitute 27 percent of voters.
Sonia Gandhi's 'Vande Mataram' Response Intensifies National Song Debate Between BJP and Congress
Dec 09, 2025 09:01 pm CST
On her 79th birthday, Sonia Gandhi made headlines with a simple yet powerful "Vande Mataram" message, inserting herself into an ongoing political controversy between BJP and Congress over the national song. The debate has escalated with accusations from Prime Minister Modi about Jawaharlal Nehru's stance on the song, countered by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, highlighting deeper divisions in Indian politics ahead of upcoming elections.
Amit Shah Challenges Priyanka Gandhi on Vande Mataram Debate: Historical Politics and National Identity Clash in Parliament
Dec 09, 2025 05:24 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leaders engaged in a heated parliamentary exchange over the Vande Mataram discussion. While Shah defended the national song's historical significance beyond Bengal and accused former Prime Ministers of divisive appeasement, Congress representatives led by Priyanka Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge claimed the debate was politically motivated with upcoming Bengal elections in mind, highlighting their party's historical connection to the national song.
Vande Mataram: How BJP is Reimagining Bankim Chandra's Legacy for Modern Indian Politics
Dec 08, 2025 09:59 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP are strategically invoking Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya's iconic "Vande Mataram" to shape nationalist discourse and political identity ahead of Bengal's 2026 elections. The article explores the historical significance of the anthem, its evolution from literature to political symbol, and the complex implications of selective cultural appropriation in India's diverse political landscape.
Priyanka Gandhi Defends Congress Against PM Modi's Claims on Vande Mataram's 150th Anniversary
Dec 08, 2025 08:13 pm CST
The article covers the parliamentary debate on the 150th anniversary of India's national song "Vande Mataram," highlighting the political dispute between Congress and BJP. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defends her great-grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru against PM Modi's claims that Congress surrendered to the Muslim League by truncating the song. The piece details historical context, including correspondence between Nehru, Subhas Bose, and Rabindranath Tagore regarding the adoption of specific stanzas of Vande Mataram as the national song.
Supreme Court Holds States Accountable for Booth Level Officer Deaths Amid Electoral Pressure
Dec 04, 2025 04:14 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers revising voter lists, holding state governments responsible for their working conditions. Chief Justice Surya Kant directed states to grant leave to unwell BLOs and provide substitutes, responding to a petition by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam about 35-40 BLO deaths. The petition alleged Election Commission coercion through Section 32 threats, while opposition parties claim "inhuman" work pressure on electoral staff.
Trinamool Congress Accuses Election Commission of Negligence in Booth Officials' Deaths During West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision
Nov 28, 2025 06:46 pm CST
The Trinamool Congress has launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission of India, accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of responsibility for the deaths of 38 Booth Level Officers in West Bengal during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party claims this revision process specifically targets Bengali and minority voters, raising serious questions about electoral fairness ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections while the Supreme Court has affirmed the legality of the process despite ongoing controversy.