Tag: West Bengal

Battleground Bengal: TMC heavily banking on perception-oriented campaigning as 4 poll phases remain

The Trinamool Congress leadership, including the Chief Minister, conveniently ignored the loaded observations of the Supreme Court that pertained to “systemic fraud” in the recruitment process.

May 10, 2024

WB: TMC lodges complaint against Suvendu Adhikari and others over Sandeshkhali ‘sting video’

On Saturday, a video of a sting operation surfaced that has stirred up controversy in Sandeshkhali which was broadcast by a local television channel.

May 9, 2024

Polling underway for four Bengal LS seats amid incidents of violence

Tension mounted at Domkal in Murshidabad district even before the beginning following the alleged hurling of bombs targeting the residence of a local Congress leader there.

May 7, 2024

West Bengal: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh alleges “deliberate” denial of permission for PM Modi’s Bardhaman rally

The date of voting for the Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency is 13 May (Phase 4), as announced by the Election Commission of India.

April 30, 2024

“BJP will win 35-plus seats in Bengal, people fed up with anarchy under Mamata”: Nadda

Asserting that Sandeshkali has emerged as a symbol of resistance against the 'cruelty' and 'ruthlessness' of the Mamata regime, Nadda said the people will give the ruling party in the state a befitting reply in the ongoing elections.

April 28, 2024

“One of the Gaddars…”: Mamata claims BJP leader tried to assassinate nephew Abhishek

"They (BJP) even conducted a recce at his house, called him, asking for an appointment. Had Abhishek given him time, he would have shot and fled," Mamata said.

April 24, 2024

CAPF deployment for phase 2 of polls in Bengal to increase to 303 companies

Already, 273 companies of CAPF are in West Bengal and additional 30 companies are supposed to arrive in the state by Sunday, thus taking the total deployment in West Bengal to 303.

April 20, 2024

BJP legislator alleges manhandling by police and Trinamool supporters in Jalpaiguri

Deb, however, accused the BJP legislator of trying to create tension in the constituency which she represents.

April 20, 2024

CPI-M posts parody video based on ‘Jamal Kudu’ targeting TMC, BJP in Bengal

The main target of the video is Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

April 15, 2024

NHRC seeks action taken report from Bengal govt over recommendations on Sandeshkhali issue

In its statement, the NHRC also observed that the atmosphere due to the atrocities by the alleged accused persons rendered the victims silent.

April 13, 2024