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Amit Shah Accuses Political Parties of Protecting Infiltrators Amid Mamata Banerjee's SIR Criticism
Nov 21, 2025 03:45 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clash over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with Shah alleging some parties are protecting infiltrators while Banerjee calls the process chaotic and dangerous. The dispute highlights tensions over electoral integrity in poll-bound West Bengal, with BJP leaders accusing Banerjee of attempting to shield illegal voters.
TMC Rejects Modi's 'Jungle Raj' Claims: Predicts Mamata's Landslide Victory in 2026 Bengal Elections
Nov 15, 2025 01:00 am CST
In a fierce political exchange, TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh dismissed Prime Minister Modi's assertion that BJP's Bihar victory would translate to West Bengal success as "pure illusion." Ghosh confidently predicted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would secure a fourth term with over 250 seats in 2026, arguing that Bengal's political landscape differs fundamentally from Bihar's and refuting Modi's characterization of "jungle raj" in 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.
West Bengal Begins First Electoral Roll Revision in 23 Years Amid Technical Challenges and Political Tensions
Nov 04, 2025 11:07 pm CST
West Bengal has launched its first Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 23 years, deploying 80,000+ booth-level officers for house-to-house verification ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. The month-long process faces technical glitches and staffing challenges, while political tensions rise between TMC and BJP over the revision's timing and purpose.
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.
TMC Office Vandalized in Tripura: Political Tensions Rise Between BJP and Trinamool Congress
Oct 08, 2025 01:26 am CST
The Trinamool Congress headquarters in Agartala was allegedly attacked by BJP's youth wing members, escalating political tensions between the two parties. A TMC delegation from Kolkata will visit to assess the damage, while BJP held protests over a separate attack on their representatives in West Bengal. This incident highlights the growing political rivalry between BJP and TMC in northeastern India ahead of upcoming elections.
Bengal Hospital Manager Allegedly Raped Women Staff, Threatened To 'Kill' Them
Sep 16, 2025 04:20 pm CST
A facility manager of a government hospital in Bengal's East Midnapore district was arrested for allegedly raping many women staffers and threatening to kill them if they told anyone.
Row After Union Minister Stopped From Entering VVIP Zone During PM's Kolkata Visit
Sep 16, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar was on Monday denied entry into the VVIP zone of the Kolkata airport while attempting to bid farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.