Suvendu Adhikari
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.
Suspended TMC MLA Lays Controversial Babri Mosque Foundation in West Bengal Amid Political Tensions
Dec 07, 2025 10:32 am CST
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has laid the foundation stone for a mosque modeled after Ayodhya's Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, West Bengal, escalating political tensions ahead of upcoming assembly elections. The symbolic December 6 ceremony, marking the anniversary of the 1992 demolition, drew thousands of supporters amid heavy security, while BJP leaders condemned the move and organized parallel religious events, highlighting the growing religious polarization in the state.
West Bengal Poll Officials Stage Massive Protest Over Working Conditions and Mental Health Concerns
Dec 01, 2025 06:14 pm CST
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal organized a significant protest against poor working conditions and mental health issues during voter list revisions. The demonstration highlights growing concerns about election worker welfare across India, with multiple reported deaths and resignations amid increasing political tensions between Trinamool Congress and BJP over the Special Intensive Revision process.
Rahul Gandhi and BJP Clash Over West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision Exercise
Nov 24, 2025 12:19 am CST
The political battleground shifts to West Bengal as Rahul Gandhi and BJP clash over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise. Following contentious implementation in Bihar, the voter roll cleanup initiative faces strong opposition from Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, with concerns over BLO deaths and allegations of democratic undermining, while BJP maintains the exercise is necessary and legitimate.
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.
Calcutta High Court Disqualifies Trinamool's Mukul Roy Under Anti-Defection Law After BJP Challenge
Nov 13, 2025 11:07 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has disqualified Trinamool leader Mukul Roy as an MLA under the anti-defection law, overturning the Speaker's decision to allow him to retain his seat after switching from BJP. The landmark judgment creates a vacancy in Krishnanagar North constituency, with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari hailing it as a "victory of the constitution."
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.
Political Crisis in West Bengal: Suicide Cases Linked to Electoral Roll Revision Spark Fierce TMC-BJP Confrontation
Oct 30, 2025 10:11 am CST
West Bengal faces intense political turmoil as two suicide incidents allegedly linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have triggered a bitter confrontation between Trinamool Congress and BJP. Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee has directly accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Election Commission of creating panic, while the BJP dismisses these claims as politically motivated fabrications. The controversy centers around fears that the electoral revision process could be used to implement citizenship verification through backdoor methods.
Tahsin Ahmed Arrested: TMC Leader's Son Behind Rs 350 Crore Bengal Chit Fund Scam
Oct 26, 2025 12:06 am CST
Police have arrested Tahsin Ahmed, son of a Trinamool Congress Minority Cell leader, for allegedly masterminding a Rs 350 crore chit fund scam in West Bengal's Asansol. The fraud reportedly affected over 3,000 families who were promised 14% monthly returns on investments through an unlicensed company. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari had previously highlighted the scam, demanding investigation and compensation for victims.
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.
