Another Voter Controversy Hits Bengal: BJP Claims Removal Of Hindu, Hindi-Speaking Electors; TMC Dismisses Claim
The controversy erupted after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) launched a voter verification drive, following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's accusations that the BJP had inserted "outsider" voters into the electoral rolls with the alleged backing of the Election Commission.
Mar 24, 2025, 20:28 PM IST
As Violence Hit Bengal On Holi, Yogi Adityanath's 'Upadrav' Dig At Mamata Banerjee
Adityanath rebuffs Mamata's "Mrityu Kumbh" remark, highlighting peaceful Holi in UP and criticizing Bengal's disturbances during festivities.
Mar 16, 2025, 13:24 PM IST
West Bengal Polls: Mamata Sets BIG Target As TMC Chalks Out Early Plans To Stop BJP
Echoing Mamata Banerjee’s sentiments, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee called upon party workers to ensure a decisive win for the party.
Feb 27, 2025, 16:24 PM IST
‘Never Disrespected Any Religion’: Mamata Banerjee Clarifies ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ Remark
'I have never disrespected any religion in my life and would never do so," Mamata Banerjee said.
Feb 25, 2025, 21:24 PM IST
'I Will Resign...': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'Bangladeshi' Dare To BJP; Says Maha Kumbh Turned Into ‘Mrityu Kumbh'
Mamata Banerjee criticized BJP MLAs for making "baseless remarks" against her and stated that she would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lodge a complaint about such claims.
Feb 18, 2025, 18:01 PM IST
TMC To Stitch Pre-Poll Alliance With Congress Ahead Of 2026 West Bengal Polls? Mamata Banerjee Says…
Addressing her party's lawmakers at a meeting ahead of the Assembly's budget session, Mamata Banerjee also exuded confidence about winning the elections next year with a two-thirds majority.
Feb 10, 2025, 23:13 PM IST
Maha Kumbh Stampede: Mamata Banerjee Hints At Poor Planning, Draws Gangasagar Comparison
Drawing a comparison, the CM referred to the arrangements her administration makes every year for the Gangasagar Mela at Sagar Islands in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
Jan 29, 2025, 15:44 PM IST
Only CBI Can, Not State Govt: Probe Agency Opposes Mamata Govt’s Plea Against Life Term In RG Kar Case
A special court in Kolkata, on January 20, sentenced Roy to life imprisonment in the case and stated that his offence cannot be considered the “rarest of rare crimes.”
Jan 22, 2025, 14:53 PM IST
'Shocked': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Says Will Move Calcutta HC Demanding Capital Punishment For RG Kar Case Convict
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that she is convinced that it's a 'rarest of rare' case.
Jan 20, 2025, 21:39 PM IST
‘Distorting History’: Mamata Slams RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘True Independence’ Remark On Ram Temple
Bhagwat had said the date of the Ram temple's consecration in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi" as the "true independence" of Bharat.
Jan 16, 2025, 15:50 PM IST
'Centre Supports Kumbh Mela, But...': Mamata Banerjee's Big Charge Against Modi Govt Ahead Of Grand Event
The second-largest fair after Kumbh Mela, the Gangasagar Mela starts on the pious day of Makar Sankranti, which generally falls between January 14 and 15 every year.
Jan 06, 2025, 21:19 PM IST
Amid Centre-TMC’s Tussle Over Bangladeshi Infiltration, Mamata Says THIS Against BSF
Mamata Banerjee denied TMC's involvement in the alleged infiltration, emphasizing that the party was not responsible for the actions of individuals crossing the border. She placed the blame squarely on the BSF, which she said was in charge of securing the border areas.
Jan 02, 2025, 15:22 PM IST
Infosys Bengal Development Centre To Have Employment Potential Of 4,000 IT Professionals
The Infosys campus has been built a cost of Rs 426 crore, spanning 50 acres at New Town built.
Dec 20, 2024, 09:37 AM IST
Time For Rahul Gandhi's Congress To Step Aside? Voices For Mamata To Lead INDIA Bloc Grow Louder
RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday joined the opposition leaders who have endorsed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the head of the INDIA bloc, after she indicated her willingness to lead the opposition alliance.
Dec 10, 2024, 23:46 PM IST
Lalu Yadav Backs Mamata Banerjee To Head INDIA Bloc, Rejects Congress Worries
Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu’s son and a senior leader of the RJD, said before that he had no problem with any senior leader from the INDIA bloc, like Mamata Banerjee, leading.
Dec 10, 2024, 11:36 AM IST
On Bangladeshi Politician's Capture Bengal Claim, Mamata Banerjee's 'Lollipop' Remark
The comments from the Bangladeshi politicians, including a leader from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), were widely condemned in India.
Dec 09, 2024, 17:29 PM IST
Is The INDIA Bloc Fracturing? Key Leaders Target Congress Leadership After Maharashtra Debacle
The Maharashtra Assembly election results seem to be the last straw for the Opposition minus Congress.
Dec 08, 2024, 20:24 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee Expresses Discontent With INDIA Bloc Leadership, Says 'If Given A Chance...'
When asked why she had not taken charge of the bloc herself, she replied, “If given the opportunity I would ensure its smooth functioning. I don’t want to go outside West Bengal, but I can run it from here.”
Dec 07, 2024, 17:13 PM IST
Abhishek Banerjee To Be Mamata's Successor? Here's What Bengal CM Says
Banerjee dismissed notions of individual dominance, asserting, "I am not the party; we are the party. It is a collective family, and decisions will be made collectively."
Dec 07, 2024, 11:47 AM IST
Potato Prices In West Bengal May Skyrocket As Traders Decide To Go On Indefinite Strike
Following the decision of the traders to continue with their strike, apprehension is there that the price of this staple vegetable in West Bengal might skyrocket further in the coming days.
Dec 03, 2024, 09:45 AM IST