Bengal politics
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.
Bengal's Voter List Revision Sparks Political Outreach as Parties Address Public Anxiety
Oct 31, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Amid reports of suicide deaths allegedly linked to Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, political parties are mobilizing to support anxious residents. Trinamool Congress distributes 2002 electoral rolls while BJP establishes assistance camps, particularly in North 24 Parganas district with its large post-Partition migrant population. The verification process runs until February, months before the Assembly election.
Political Uproar in Bengal: BJP Condemns Removal of Kali Idol by Police in Kakdwip Incident
Oct 22, 2025 11:24 pm CST
A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after police transported a Kali idol in a van following alleged vandalism in Kakdwip. BJP leaders, including Amit Malviya and Minister Sukanta Majumdar, have accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government of religious appeasement, while Trinamool Congress claims the opposition is politicizing the issue. The incident has sparked significant outrage among Hindu devotees and escalated political tensions in the state.
BJP Leader Biplab Kumar Deb Compares Mamata Banerjee to Mir Jafar: Claims West Bengal Has Lost Human Values
Oct 21, 2025 09:16 pm CST
Former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb launches scathing criticism against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, comparing her to historical traitor Mir Jafar and claiming Bengal has lost its human values. As BJP co-incharge for upcoming 2026 West Bengal elections, Deb states citizens are eager to end what he describes as corruption and lawlessness under current leadership.
Trinamool Congress Launches Unprecedented 100 'Bijoya Sammelani' Meetings Focusing on Electoral Roll Revision Before 2026 Elections
Oct 11, 2025 05:59 pm CST
The Trinamool Congress is organizing 100 'Bijoya Sammelani' meetings in a single day across Bengal, focusing on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and voter outreach initiatives. Coordinated by Abhishek Banerjee's office, this unprecedented campaign features over 50 speakers and represents the party's final large-scale grassroots program before the critical 2026 elections, with special emphasis on electoral roll verification and party worker mobilization.