Firhad Hakim
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Predicts Mamata Banerjee's Political Downfall in 2026 Amid Babri Masjid Controversy
Dec 04, 2025 11:15 pm CST
Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir has escalated tensions with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by predicting her removal from power after the 2026 Assembly elections. The controversial statement follows his suspension from TMC over plans to build a "Babri Masjid" in Murshidabad district on December 6, which party leaders condemned as divisive politics. Kabir has announced his intention to resign from the party and potentially form his own political organization on December 22.
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.
In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025 11:55 am CST
Life in Kolkata remains out of gear even 24 hours after heavy overnight rain left the city waterlogged ahead of the Durga Puja extravaganza. At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents, while the City of Joy braces for more showers.
10 Dead As Rain Paralyses Kolkata Before Durga Puja, 100 Flights Affected
Sep 23, 2025 10:14 pm CST
5 Dead In Kolkata As Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Traffic Chaos