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Bengal Minister's Resignation Over Messi Event Chaos Criticized for Spelling Errors
Dec 17, 2025 02:14 pm CST
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has offered his resignation following the chaotic Lionel Messi event in Kolkata, but his letter has gone viral for containing multiple spelling errors in Bengali, including misspelling his own portfolio title. The BJP has criticized the minister while football fans remain angry about VIPs preventing their access to the football legend during his brief appearance.
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.
Election Commission Likely to Extend SIR Deadline for Multiple States Amid Opposition Criticism
Dec 11, 2025 01:15 am CST
The Election Commission is expected to extend the Special Intensive Revision deadline for Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and other states following widespread criticism from opposition parties. With 50.8 crore enumeration forms already digitized and 23.22 lakh pending, the decision will be finalized in Thursday's meeting as parties claim the current timeline places undue burden on officials and voters.
Mamata Banerjee Demands PM Modi's Apology for 'Disrespecting' Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Dec 09, 2025 09:48 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for referring to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, author of the national song Vande Mataram, as "Bankim da" in Parliament. The controversy has intensified political tensions between TMC and BJP ahead of upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, with Banerjee accusing the BJP of consistently undermining Bengal's cultural icons and freedom fighters.
Religious Tensions Rise as BJP Leader Conducts Bhumi Puja for Ram Temple Replica Following Babri Masjid Foundation in Murshidabad
Dec 07, 2025 02:46 am CST
In a significant development reflecting India's ongoing religious dynamics, BJP leader Sakharov Sarkar conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for a Ram Temple replica in Murshidabad, following suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's Babri Masjid foundation stone laying. Both leaders cited constitutional rights to religious establishments, highlighting the complex interplay between politics and religion in the region.
Political Rivals Unite: Kangana Ranaut Shares Dance Rehearsal with Mahua Moitra and Supriya Sule for Naveen Jindal's Daughter's Wedding
Dec 04, 2025 02:29 pm CST
In a rare display of cross-party camaraderie, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut shared glimpses of a dance rehearsal for industrialist-politician Naveen Jindal's daughter's wedding sangeet, featuring herself practicing alongside political rivals from TMC and NCP. The image captures a moment of unity among parliamentarians with historically contentious relationships, as politicians across party lines gather to celebrate the personal milestone of the Jindal family.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation Expands Certificate Services Amid Electoral Roll Revision
Nov 29, 2025 11:27 pm CST
Kolkata Municipal Corporation is increasing its capacity for issuing birth and death certificates to support residents during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The civic body will boost online processing limits and add offline counters, while facing opposition allegations of potential electoral manipulation.
BJP Leader Alleges Doctors Coerced to Link Suicides to Special Intensive Revision Process
Nov 27, 2025 02:59 am CST
BJP leader Locket Chatterjee has alleged doctors are being forced to attribute suicides to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in death certificates. This claim comes amid controversy surrounding BLO deaths across seven states and ongoing protests against the electoral roll revision in West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called the process "unplanned, chaotic and dangerous."
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Challenges Election Commission's Staffing Decisions and Polling Booth Locations
Nov 24, 2025 11:17 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally challenged the Election Commission over concerns of potential bias in electoral preparations. In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, she questioned decisions to outsource data entry operations and establish polling booths in private residential complexes, suggesting these moves may compromise electoral fairness and potentially benefit specific political interests.
Calcutta High Court Orders Investigation into Teacher's Humiliation by TMC Municipality Chairman
Nov 22, 2025 06:30 pm CST
The Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court has directed an investigation into an incident where a female teacher was forced to perform sit-ups by Saikat Chatterjee, chairman of both her school's managing committee and the TMC-run Jalpaiguri Municipality. Justice Kaushik Chanda described the conduct as "obnoxious" and demanded a detailed report within two weeks following the viral video that sparked widespread condemnation.