Bengal politics
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.
AIMIM Bengal Unit Seeks Alliance with Trinamool Rebel Humayun Kabir for Upcoming West Bengal Elections
Dec 12, 2025 08:08 pm CST
AIMIM's Bengal unit chief Imran Solani reveals ongoing alliance talks with Trinamool rebel MLA Humayun Kabir, who plans to launch his own party targeting Muslim voters. AIMIM aims to contest strongly in minority-dominated districts, with Asaduddin Owaisi taking a more aggressive stance in the upcoming West Bengal elections. Solani claims Mamata Banerjee faces challenges due to perceived neglect of minority concerns.
Sandeshkhali Key Witness Survives Deadly Attack, Accuses Jailed Trinamool Leader of Murder Plot
Dec 12, 2025 02:11 pm CST
Bholanath Ghosh, a crucial witness in the Sandeshkhali case, survived a devastating truck collision that killed his son and driver while en route to court. Ghosh accuses imprisoned former Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan of orchestrating the attack from behind bars, claiming the driver was Shahjahan's associate and that he had received death threats days before the incident.
Mamata Banerjee Warns Bengal Women to Prepare for Voter List Challenges Amid SIR Controversy
Dec 11, 2025 06:53 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued strong warnings to residents regarding the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, urging women to be ready with kitchen tools if their names are deleted. During a rally in Krishnagar, she criticized the BJP's alleged divisive tactics, defended religious harmony, and cautioned citizens against approaching BSF posts in border areas, highlighting growing tensions ahead of upcoming elections.
Humayun Kabir: Bengal's Self-Proclaimed 'Owaisi' Aims to Challenge Trinamool's Muslim Vote Base
Dec 09, 2025 11:49 pm CST
Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir has declared himself "Bengal's Owaisi" with plans to launch a new political party targeting the Muslim vote bank. Claiming a close alliance with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Kabir intends to field candidates in 135 constituencies, potentially reshaping Bengal's political landscape and impacting Trinamool's electoral fortunes in a state where Muslims constitute 27 percent of voters.
Suspended Trinamool MLA Refuses Resignation Despite Controversy Over Babri Masjid-Style Mosque
Dec 09, 2025 01:40 am CST
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has reversed his decision to resign from the West Bengal Assembly following public support after laying the foundation for a controversial Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad. While maintaining his legislative position, Kabir plans to launch a new political party and has suggested potential alliances with Congress and Left parties for upcoming elections, prompting the ruling TMC to distance itself further from him within the Assembly.
Mamata Banerjee Condemns SIR as Amit Shah's Strategic Move to Overthrow Bengal Government
Dec 03, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists as a calculated strategy to topple her government ahead of Assembly polls. Speaking in Malda, she highlighted concerns over rushed implementation, claiming 39 deaths related to SIR while reassuring residents they won't face detention camps. The political confrontation intensifies as Shah maintains the process is necessary to prevent infiltration and protect democratic integrity.
Religious Politics Heats Up Bengal Election: Mamata's Temple Push Faces BJP Criticism
Nov 26, 2025 08:30 pm CST
Mamata Banerjee's temple construction initiatives ahead of Bengal's Assembly election have drawn criticism from BJP, who claim it's a 'divide and rule' strategy following Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir's mosque plans. Political analysts view these religious projects as strategic attempts to influence Hindu voters, particularly in northern districts where BJP previously held an edge.
BJP's Strategic Blueprint: Challenging Mamata Banerjee's 15-Year Rule in West Bengal's 2026 Elections
Nov 25, 2025 03:16 am CST
As BJP prepares for West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections, Prime Minister Modi has launched an intricate six-zone strategy to challenge Mamata Banerjee's 15-year Trinamool Congress rule. Despite maintaining a 39% vote share, BJP faces the challenge of converting support into seats while navigating Bengal's complex political landscape of caste dynamics, religious polarization, and rising anti-incumbency sentiment against Banerjee's government.
BJP's Mission Bengal: Targeting 160+ Seats with Strategy Focused on Grassroots Workers, Not Mamata Directly
Nov 24, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The BJP is pivoting its election machinery toward West Bengal after victories in Delhi and Bihar, with a strategic focus on recruiting Trinamool grassroots workers rather than targeting high-profile defectors. The party aims to secure 160-170 seats in the March-April 2025 elections by highlighting dynastic politics surrounding Abhishek Banerjee while capitalizing on religious polarization and regional sentiments, needing to increase its vote share by approximately 6% to overcome Trinamool's traditional advantage.