West Bengal politics
The Battle Over Citizenship: Examining the 'Ghuspaithiya' Controversy in West Bengal's Electoral Politics
Nov 07, 2025 09:11 pm CST
This analysis examines West Bengal's controversial Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the political battle over defining citizenship. The article explores how the identification of "ghuspaithiyas" (illegal migrants) has become central to the 2026 election narrative, impacting both Hindu and Muslim communities while reshaping political alignments between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. The piece highlights the complex history of migration, naturalization, and the critical relationship between citizenship status and welfare entitlements.
BJP Leader's National Anthem Remark Sparks Fierce Backlash from Trinamool Congress
Nov 07, 2025 06:44 pm CST
Trinamool Congress strongly condemns former Karnataka Assembly speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem was written to welcome the British, calling it a deliberate insult to Rabindranath Tagore and West Bengal's cultural heritage. The controversy unfolds as the national song 'Vande Mataram' celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Mamata Banerjee Denies Accepting SIR Voter Forms Despite Party Newspaper Claims
Nov 06, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly denied reports from her own party newspaper that she personally received voter enumeration forms, reaffirming her opposition to the Special Intensive Revision process. The contradiction has sparked political controversy as BJP leaders question the discrepancy, intensifying tensions ahead of upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar's Convoy Attacked in West Bengal: Escalating Political Tensions Between BJP and TMC
Nov 06, 2025 10:49 am CST
Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar's convoy was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress activists in West Bengal's Nabadwip, marking another incident in a series of political clashes between BJP and TMC in the state. The minister claims the attack was unprovoked while local TMC leadership denies the allegations, highlighting the ongoing political tensions in the region.
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.
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.
BJP Legislator Attacked While Distributing Flood Relief in West Bengal: Political Tensions Rise
Oct 08, 2025 02:18 am CST
A BJP legislator from West Bengal's Alipurduar district was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress activists while attempting to distribute flood relief materials. This incident follows a similar attack on other BJP officials the previous day, highlighting escalating political tensions in the region ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
BJP MP Khagen Murmu Attacked During Flood Relief Work in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri
Oct 06, 2025 10:51 pm CST
BJP MP Khagen Murmu suffered serious head injuries in an attack while distributing flood relief materials in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The incident has sparked political tensions between BJP and TMC, with accusations flying as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urges against politicizing relief efforts. The violence may further escalate rivalries ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.