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The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal has become a political flashpoint, with BJP calling it a transparency measure and TMC accusing it of targeting voters.

West Bengal's Electoral Roll Revision Sparks Political Tensions

West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision Tensions

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal has become a political flashpoint, with BJP calling it a transparency measure and TMC accusing it of targeting voters.

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, set to begin in West Bengal on Tuesday, has snowballed into a political flashpoint, with the BJP and the Election Commission touting it as a bid to ensure transparency and the TMC gearing up for a grassroots showdown ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.
The voters' list revision would commence after a similar exercise was conducted in the state in 2002. While the BJP has welcomed the SIR as a step towards ensuring greater transparency in the electoral rolls, the ruling TMC has questioned its timing and intent, alleging that the Election Commission (EC) is acting under pressure from the saffron party to manipulate the voter list ahead of the state elections next year.
With both parties treating the SIR as a prelude to the 2026 Assembly elections, the contest has morphed into what many in political circles describe as "the battle of two forces, the administrative and the organisational".
The BJP, buoyed by the Election Commission's "proactive stance" and the possibility of central deployment, is pinning hopes on what it calls a "cleansing" of West Bengal's voter list.
The TMC, meanwhile, has activated its battle-hardened booth network, determined to ensure that no "genuine voter" is struck off the rolls.
The exercise, involving house-to-house verification by booth level officers (BLOs) from November 4 to December 4, has already turned into a flashpoint.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a rally in Kolkata on Tuesday to protest what her party calls a "politically motivated revision" aimed at disenfranchising minorities and marginalised groups.
Her nephew and TMC's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, has called for "man-marking" of BLOs and directed the appointment of booth level agents (BLAs) across all 84,000 booths to monitor every step of the process.
In a virtual meeting with TMC leaders on Friday, Abhishek instructed that BLOs be "kept under constant watch" and that party agents accompany them during fieldwork to prevent "arbitrary deletions".
He has also ordered the setting up of war rooms in every assembly constituency, complete with data teams and communication links to coordinate the exercise. He has said that the next six months will be the "acid test" for the party's organisational machinery.
Despite the urgency, EC data till October 30 show the TMC trailing its rivals in appointing BLAs. The BJP has deployed 294 BLA-1s and 7,912 BLA-2s, while the CPI(M) has appointed 143 and 6,175, respectively.
The TMC has so far managed only 36 BLA-1s and 2,349 BLA-2s, though party insiders insist the shortfall will be bridged by Monday.
The BJP has accused the ruling party of inflating the voter rolls. Citing administrative inputs, the saffron camp claims that over 40 lakh "duplicate or fake" names existed in Bengal's rolls during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and expects the SIR to strike off at least a crore names.
"Those who thrived on ghost voters and bogus ballots are panicking," BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya claimed.
TMC leaders have responded with equally sharp warnings. Barrackpore MP Partha Bhowmik recently said that if even one "genuine voter's name" was deleted, "local BJP leaders will not be allowed to step out of their homes."
Abhishek Banerjee has threatened to bring "one lakh people from Bengal" to the EC office in Delhi if voter names are arbitrarily removed.
The BJP counters that the TMC's so-called "booth muscle" thrives under the protection of a pliant police force.
Amid this charged backdrop, the poll panel has trained over 80,000 BLOs and issued a 16-point guideline along with a mobile app to streamline operations. Training for BLAs, the party representatives who will shadow the BLOs, ends on November 3.
Yet the training has not been without hiccups. Teachers deputed as BLOs have protested being marked "absent" in school registers during training. Many have demanded central security for both training and fieldwork, citing threats and political intimidation.
"We are being sent to volatile areas without protection," a teacher said in the North 24 Parganas district.
The TMC has alleged that four people have died by suicide, fearing the loss of their voting rights, while another is hospitalised after consuming poison.
The BJP has rubbished the claims as "manufactured melodrama".
Observers see the unfolding tension as a continuation of West Bengal's political pattern, a contest not merely for votes, but for control. In both the 2021 Assembly and 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP relied heavily on central forces, while the TMC drew strength from its disciplined booth machinery. The results went the TMC's way both times.
"Bengal's politics has always been fought at the booth level. The SIR will test not only the integrity of the voter list but also the resilience of these two armies, one administrative, one organisational," said a Kolkata-based political scientist.
The enumeration phase will be followed by publication of the draft rolls on December 9. Objections can be filed till January 8, with the final voter list set for release on February 7, just two months before the 2026 Assembly elections expected in April-May.
As Bengal&rsquo;s politics shifts from big rallies to door-to-door visits, the focus has turned to the voter list itself. In this SIR exercise, the real battle is between who gets included or left out of the rolls, because every single name could make a difference in the final count.

Two brutal killings reported in West Bengal—TMC worker Sasthi Ghosh in Murshidabad and a panchayat member’s nephew in South 24 Parganas; police probe underway.

Trinamool Activist Hacked to Death in West Bengal's Murshidabad

TMC Activist Murdered in West Bengal

TMC activist murder, West Bengal killings, Sasthi Ghosh death, Murshidabad crime, Kakdwip murder case, political violence Bengal, Bengal property dispute, panchayat member kin killed

A TMC activist was allegedly hacked to death by unidentified miscreants at Bharatpur in West Bengal&rsquo;s Murshidabad district, a senior police officer said on Thursday.
Sasthi Ghosh was returning home on Wednesday night when he was accosted by the assailants who &ldquo;repeatedly attacked him with a sharp tool&rdquo;, the officer said.
Ghosh, who was lying in a pool of blood on the street, was taken to a local hospital where doctors declared him brought-dead, he said.
The reason behind the killing could be personal enmity over property matters, but the exact motive will be known following an investigation, he said.
Search is underway to trace the accused.
Meanwhile, the family of the deceased claimed that Ghosh was murdered for being associated with the TMC.
In another incident, the nephew of a panchayat member was allegedly hacked to death at Madhusudanpur in Kakdwip area of South 24 Parganas district on Wednesday, police said.
The body of the youth was found in an open field hours after he left home, they said.
Police have started an investigation into the incident.

TMC MP Derek O’Brien accuses the Modi government of stalling Parliament to avoid debate on Bihar’s electoral roll revision amid ongoing disruptions.

Derek O'Brien Blames Govt for Parliament Disruptions Over Bihar SIR

TMC MP Derek O&rsquo;Brien accuses the Modi government of stalling Parliament to avoid debate on Bihar&rsquo;s electoral roll revision amid ongoing disruptions.

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien on Thursday blamed the government for disruptions in Parliament, and said they are running away from debate on the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar.
The remarks came as both Houses of Parliament witnessed multiple adjournments amid demand for a debate on the exercise of reviewing the electoral roll.
"As usual, the creaky Modi coalition will themselves continue to disrupt Parliament," O'Brien said in a post on X on Thursday morning.
"They will run away from discussing issues like Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the targeting of Bengal. The government do not want Parliament to run," he said.
Parliamentary proceedings were virtually washed out for a third consecutive day on Wednesday as opposition members led vociferous protests in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, demanding a discussion on the revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the Assembly polls.
After 22 years, the EC is carrying out SIR in Bihar to weed out ineligible people from the electoral rolls and ensure that all eligible citizens are included in the list. It will also help remove duplicate entries of voters who have enrolled themselves in multiple places, according to the poll body.

Trinamool Congress MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a discussion on the alleged discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants and ongoing electoral roll revisions.

TMC MPs demand discussion on 'attacks' on Bengali migrants, electoral roll revision

Trinamool Congress MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a discussion on the alleged discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants and ongoing electoral roll revisions.

Trinamool Congress MPs have submitted notices in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, demanding discussion on the alleged discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants in different states and the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, said a source on Wednesday.
According to the source, Trinamool MPs have submitted notices in both Houses, demanding a short discussion on the situation being faced by Bengali-speaking migrants in different states.
Notices have also been given to take up discussion on the issue of Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll, which is currently ongoing in Bihar and is to be extended to other states.
Opposition parties had on Tuesday held a protest in the Parliament House complex against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
Parliament was rocked by the opposition's protests over the ongoing electoral roll revision in Bihar on Tuesday, leading to a washout of proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on the second day of the Monsoon session.

Senior TMC leader Madan Mitra has tendered an unconditional apology for his controversial remarks on a gangrape case, submitting a reply to the party’s show-cause notice. The TMC is reviewing his response before taking further action.

TMC leader Madan Mitra apologises for controversial remarks over college student's rape

Senior TMC leader Madan Mitra has tendered an unconditional apology for his controversial remarks on a gangrape case, submitting a reply to the party&rsquo;s show-cause notice. The TMC is reviewing his response before taking further action.

Senior TMC leader Madan Mitra has offered an unconditional apology to the party leadership for his controversial comments about the victim of an alleged gangrape at a law college here, particularly his remark questioning why the student had gone to the institution &ldquo;alone&rdquo;.
The Kamarhati MLA submitted his reply to the TMC&rsquo;s show-cause notice late on Monday, within the three-day deadline.
Mitra also provided an explanation of the context in which the remarks were made, party sources said.
His response was brief and structured in two parts, they said.
The first part includes a formal and unconditional apology for his statement, which triggered public outrage. The second part attempts to explain the circumstances and intentions behind his comment.
The TMC is currently reviewing his response and will decide on any further action after considering its contents, the sources added.
The controversy erupted after a student at South Calcutta Law College in Kasba alleged that she was raped inside the college premises on June 25.
Subsequently, Mitra made remarks suggesting the incident could have been avoided if the woman had not gone to the campus alone. His comments were widely condemned as insensitive and victim-blaming.
&ldquo;If the girl hadn&rsquo;t gone there alone, this wouldn&rsquo;t have happened. She should have taken friends, informed her parents, or notified party workers. The accused took advantage of the situation,&rdquo; Mitra had said.
He had also said that the woman knew the college was closed, and alleged that she went there believing she would be made the girls&rsquo; common room secretary.
The remarks sparked public outrage and criticism from across the political spectrum.
On Saturday night, the TMC issued a statement distancing itself from Mitra&rsquo;s comments, describing those as his &ldquo;personal opinion&rdquo; and clarifying that the party does not endorse such views.
TMC state president Subrata Bakshi had on Sunday issued a show-cause notice to Mitra, accusing him of making &ldquo;unsolicited, unnecessary and insensitive remarks&rdquo; that had severely damaged the party&rsquo;s public image and contradicted its official stance on the matter.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra tied the knot with senior advocate and former BJD MP Pinaki Misra in Germany. The couple received congratulatory messages from political leaders, including Shashi Tharoor and Abhishek Banerjee.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra marries BJD's Pinaki Misra in Germany; says 'So grateful'

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra tied the knot with senior advocate and former BJD MP Pinaki Misra in Germany. The couple received congratulatory messages from political leaders, including Shashi Tharoor and Abhishek Banerjee.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has married senior advocate and former BJD MP Pinaki Misra in Germany.
On Thursday evening, Moitra (50) posted a photograph on X which showed her and Misra (65) cutting a cake with the message, "Thank you everyone for the love and good wishes!! So grateful."
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Thank you everyone for the love and good wishes!! So grateful <a href="https://t.co/hbkPdE2X7z">pic.twitter.com/hbkPdE2X7z</a>
&mdash; Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) <a href="https://twitter.com/MahuaMoitra/status/1930634952141426988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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TMC leaders congratulated Moitra and Misra on social media. Tagging Moitra's post, party general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee said on X, "Heartfelt congratulations! Wishing you both endless happiness and a strong partnership as you start this wonderful new chapter together.
TMC Lok Sabha MP from Jadavpur Saayoni Ghosh also took to X to congratulate the couple. "Congratulations Mm &amp; Pm Mahua Moitra, Pinaki Misra, wishing you a lifetime of love and laughter".
Congress Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor congratulated them in a post on X.
"Wishing my good friends and colleagues Mahua Moitra and Pinaki Misra all happiness as they embark on married life together. May they enjoy the blessings of the heavens for a long &amp; blissful married life," Tharoor said.
A section of the media said the two got married in Germany on May 30.
Moitra, an investment banker-turned-politician, is an MP from Krishnanagar in West Bengal for the second term. She earlier served a term as a member of the Legislative Assembly in the state.
Moitra was earlier married to Danish financier Lars Brorson.
Misra, a leader from the BJD, is a senior advocate in the Supreme Court and has served as an MP from Puri for four terms. He was previously married to Sangeeta Misra, with whom he has two children.
Known for her sharp attacks on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Moitra found herself embroiled in a controversy in 2023 following allegations of taking "cash" and "gifts" for asking questions in Lok Sabha.
The inquiry against her was undertaken by the Lok Sabha based on a complaint by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey who cited a letter he received from advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai, Moitra's former partner.
Dubey said the lawyer has shared "irrefutable" evidence of bribes exchanged between the TMC MP and Darshan Hiranandani, a well-known business tycoon, to ask questions in Parliament in exchange for "cash" and "gifts".
Moitra denied the allegations of accepting any bribe, though she admitted she shared the credentials of her Lok Sabha login with Hiranandani's staff.
She was expelled from the Lok Sabha in December 2023 in the "bribe-for-query" case. However, won the Lok Sabha polls again in 2024 from the same seat with a margin of over 56,000 votes.&nbsp;

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee refutes claims of a rift with Mamata Banerjee, denies BJP switch rumors, and warns against internal conspiracies within the party.

Abhishek Banerjee dismisses rift rumors, reaffirms loyalty to Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee refutes claims of a rift with Mamata Banerjee, denies BJP switch rumors, and warns against internal conspiracies within the party.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday refuted claims of any discord with party supremo Mamata Banerjee, asserting his unwavering allegiance to her.
"I am a loyal soldier of the TMC, and my leader is Mamata Banerjee," he declared at a party conference, dismissing speculation about internal differences.
Addressing rumors about a possible switch to the BJP, Banerjee firmly denied them, stating, "Those who are saying that I am joining BJP are spreading canards. Even with a severed head, I will say Mamata Banerjee Zindabad. Whatever is coming out in the news these days is a blatant lie. I know the people who are spreading such fake news with vested interests ahead of next year's assembly polls."
He urged party members to prioritize public service over internal conflicts, emphasizing unity within the party. "Forget about your own differences next year and concentrate on working for the people. There is no point in engaging in conspiracies. Those indulging in WhatsApp group politics should know that such efforts will be futile. Those conspiring will be impacted themselves," he said.
Reiterating his commitment to exposing disloyal members within the party, Banerjee recalled past instances where he had unmasked defectors. "In the past, I had identified those who betrayed the party, including Mukul Roy and Suvendu Adhikari. I took the responsibility of exposing them. In the coming days, I will continue to identify such people," he asserted.
He also issued a stern warning against indiscipline, cautioning party members against making statements solely for media attention. "Many leaders make statements to stay relevant in the media without adhering to party discipline. Do not disobey the party's rules. Those who have done so have already been identified," he warned.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee targets over 215 seats in 2026, aiming to curtail BJP's influence. The TMC is set for a two-thirds majority push.

Mamata Banerjee sets target of winning over 215 seats in 2026 Bengal assembly polls

West Bengal's CM, Mamata Banerjee, aims for over 215 seats in the 2026 assembly elections, seeking to diminish BJP's impact and secure a two-thirds majority.

Mamata Banerjee aims for 215 seats in the 2026 elections, targeting a reduced BJP presence. TMC is focused on securing a two-thirds majority.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday set an ambitious target of securing over 215 seats in the 2026 elections to the 294-member assembly, asserting that her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) would ensure a significant reduction in the BJP's tally.
The BJP bagged 77 seats in the 2021 assembly elections.
We will win more than 215 seats out of 294, in the next Bengal assembly polls and make sure the BJP's numbers decline further, Banerjee said while addressing a party meeting.
Taking a dig at the BJP, the TMC supremo recalled the saffron party's slogans in the past elections.
In the 2021 assembly polls, BJP leaders said 200 paar' but were defeated. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, they claimed '400 paar' but they could not even secure a majority. What Abhishek (Banerjee) said is absolutely correct. We will achieve a two-thirds majority, but you must ensure an even bigger victory. This time, BJP nominees must lose their deposits, she said.
Echoing Mamata Banerjee's sentiments, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee called upon party workers to ensure a decisive win for the party.
The fight to secure Bengal's future has begun. We must ensure the victory of the TMC and make Mamata Banerjee the chief minister for the fourth consecutive time. Our goal is to win a two-thirds majority in the 2026 assembly elections, he said.
The ruling TMC had won 213 seats in the 2021 assembly polls, securing a comfortable majority, while the BJP managed to bag 77 seats. With the 2026 assembly elections approaching, the TMC is focusing on consolidating its support base and countering the BJP's challenge in the state.

The Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party have announced their support for AAP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal thanked Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav for their backing.

Delhi Elections: Mamata Banerjee extends support to Aam Aadmi Party

The Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party have announced their support for AAP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal thanked Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav for their backing.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) has declared its support for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. 
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TMC has announced support to AAP in Delhi elections. I am personally grateful to Mamta Didi. Thank you Didi. U have always supported and blessed us in our good and bad times.
&mdash; Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1876925318193185153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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 AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal expressed his gratitude towards West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC head Mamata Banerjee, saying in a post on X, "TMC has announced support to AAP in Delhi elections. I am personally grateful to Mamta Didi. Thank you Didi. U have always supported and blessed us in our good and bad times."
Although AAP is contesting the elections independently, the party has received backing from other political allies.
The Samajwadi Party also extended its support on Tuesday.&nbsp;
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बहुत बहुत शुक्रिया अखिलेश जी। आपका हमेशा हमें सपोर्ट और साथ रहता है। इसके लिए मैं और दिल्ली की जनता आभारी हैं। <a href="https://t.co/as58s2ksDt">https://t.co/as58s2ksDt</a>
&mdash; Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1876577272099995983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Kejriwal thanked Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for the backing, saying, "Thank you very much, Akhilesh ji. You always support and stand with us. I and the people of Delhi are grateful for this."
The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly are scheduled for February 5, with votes to be counted on February 8. The AAP, which had a resounding victory in the 2015 and 2020 elections with 67 and 62 seats, respectively, is hopeful of securing a hat-trick in the national capital.

West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, days after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proposed to set up a mosque

BJP's Ram Temple vs. TMC's Mosque in Murshidabad

The BJP said the temple&rsquo;s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, days after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proposed to set up a mosque modelled after the Babri Masjid at Beldanga in the same district.
The BJP said the temple&rsquo;s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. BJP&rsquo;s Berhampore organisational district president, Shakharav Sarkar, said land for the temple has already been identified, and the project is estimated to cost Rs 10 crore.&nbsp;
"We have already identified a land in Beharampore area and the construction work for the Ram Temple based on the design of the temple on Ayodhya will begin soon," he told reporters.
Kabir, the TMC MLA from Beldanga, had on Tuesday announced plans for the mosque, which he said would honour the sentiments of the region&rsquo;s significant minority population.
His remarks have sparked political controversy, with opposition parties accusing him of attempting to polarise communities for political gain.
The BJP&rsquo;s counterproposal to build a Ram temple is seen as a strategic move to strengthen its presence among the Hindu community in Murshidabad, a district where minorities make up around 75 per cent of the population.
Responding to the controversy, the TMC distanced itself from Kabir&rsquo;s remarks, describing them as his personal opinion.
&ldquo;The TMC has nothing to do with this statement of Kabir,&rdquo; a senior party leader said.&nbsp;
Kabir&rsquo;s announcement has also drawn criticism from the Congress, which accused him of playing divisive politics in a sensitive region.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee submitted a written apology on Thursday for his remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, which he had also apologized for in the House. 

Kalyan Banerjee Apologises For Remarks Against Jyotiraditya Scindia 

Scindia emphasized the importance of maintaining self-respect and promised a response to any personal attacks.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee submitted a written apology on Thursday for his remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, which he had also apologized for in the House. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla informed the House that the apology had been given both in writing and verbally.
The issue arose when some members of the ruling alliance raised concerns about Banerjee's comments as soon as the House convened. Birla intervened, stating that such remarks were unfortunate and underscoring that personal attacks against any member were inappropriate, especially when directed at women. He emphasized that while disagreements were part of democracy, dignity and respect should always be upheld.
Banerjee&rsquo;s comments were made during Wednesday&rsquo;s discussion on amendments to the Disaster Management Act, where he accused the central government of failing to cooperate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered, praising Prime Minister Modi&rsquo;s leadership, while Scindia supported him, highlighting India&rsquo;s global role in aiding other countries during the crisis.
Banerjee's remarks led to a verbal spat and an adjournment. When the House reconvened, Banerjee apologized, but Scindia rejected the apology, stating that while policy debates were welcome, personal attacks on him or on women would not be tolerated. Scindia emphasized the importance of maintaining self-respect and promised a response to any personal attacks.

West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village has been on edge for the past couple of days after a mob of angry women torched the properties of local TMC leaders, claiming torture at the hands of the ruling party

West Bengal's Sandeshkhali on edge after violent protest against TMC leaders

West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village has been on edge for the past couple of days after a mob of angry women torched the properties of local TMC leaders, claiming torture at the hands of the ruling party

Tensions have been simmering in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village ever since hundreds of women residents took to the streets demanding the arrest of absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his two aides.
On February 8, the women set afire the properties of local Trinamool Congress leaders, claiming that they were being tortured.
On February 11, the police arrested former Communist Party of India-Marxist MLA Nirpada Sardar after a complaint was lodged against 117 people involved in violence.
The party claimed that their workers were being wrongfully arrested, and threatened to launch a protest.
&ldquo;We strongly protest the detention of agricultural workers&rsquo; leader Nirapada Sardar and demand the arrest of those accused of perpetrating atrocities on villagers,&rdquo; Left Front chairman Biman Bose said in a statement.
CPI(M) West Bengal state secretary Mohammed Salim alleged that the local administration and police were being misused in Sandeshkhali by the ruling TMC, reports PTI news agency.
Meanwhile, the police have issued prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC and suspended internet in the area.&nbsp;

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira has been questioned several times by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate in the past.

Mamata's nephew's wife stopped from boarding international flight: reports

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira has been questioned several times by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate in the past.

In what might spark a fresh face-off between the Trinamool Congress and BJP, the wife of Mamata Banerjee's nephew was stopped from boarding an international flight.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira was stopped at Kolkata airport on June 5, 2023.
Rujira is under the lens of investigative agencies in an alleged coal smuggling scam.
She has been questioned several times by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate in the past.

When the TMC made a much-hyped foray in the coastal state, it had asked Rajya Sabha MP Arpita Ghosh, who had a term till 2026, to quit and sent Faleiro to the Upper House in 2021. 

Trinamool leader and former Goa Chief Minister Luizinho Faleiro resigns from Rajya Sabha

When the TMC made a much-hyped foray in the coastal state, it had asked Rajya Sabha MP Arpita Ghosh, who had a term till 2026, to quit and sent Faleiro to the Upper House in 2021.&nbsp;

Trinamool Congress's (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP and former Goa chief minister Luizinho Faleiro has tendered his resignation from the Upper House of Parliament, party sources said on Tuesday.
Long being sidelined from the party affairs in Goa, Faleiro was being nudged by the TMC leadership to resign from the Rajya Sabha.
The Mamata Banerjee-led party has been upset with Faleiro after he refused to contest the 2022 Assembly election from Fatorda against Goa Forward Party's Vijai Sardesai, according to TMC sources.
When the TMC made a much-hyped foray in the coastal state, it had asked Rajya Sabha MP Arpita Ghosh, who had a term till 2026, to quit and sent Faleiro to the Upper House in 2021.&nbsp;
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that his party would maintain equidistance from both the Congress and the BJP in its fight against the saffron camp.

Samajwadi Party to keep equidistance from both BJP and Congress:Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party to keep equidistance from both BJP and Congress: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party to keep equidistance from both BJP and Congress :Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that his party would maintain equidistance from both the Congress and the BJP in its fight against the saffron camp.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that his party would maintain equidistance from both the Congress and the BJP in its fight against the saffron camp.
The SP would stand firmly with Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee to defeat the BJP, he said.
"In Bengal, we are with Mamata didi. Right now, our stand is to maintain equidistance from both the BJP and the Congress. Does Congress have any stake in Uttar Pradesh? We will continue our fight against the BJP," he said while talking to reporters on the sidelines of his party's workers' meet.
Earlier, while speaking at the workers' meeting, the SP chief lauded Banerjee for defeating the BJP in the West Bengal Assembly election in 2021. "The Samajwadi Party is ready to make any sacrifice to protect the country's Constitution. If we can defeat the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP can be defeated across the country. We need to fight to protect the Constitution and secularism in our country," he said.
Yadav slammed the BJP-led union government for allegedly selling out the country's assets to foreign powers and private players.
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The Opposition BJP staged a walkout from the House, claiming that presence of its members in the Assembly when the motion was being read out would "tantamount to supporting corruption cases".

TMC vs BJP again as West Bengal Assembly passes resolution against 'misuse of central agencies'

The Opposition BJP staged a walkout from the House, claiming that presence of its members in the Assembly when the motion was being read out would "tantamount to supporting corruption cases".

In a fresh flashpoint between the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal and the BJP government at the Centre, the Bengal Assembly on 13 March 2023 passed a motion against "misuse of central agencies".
The TMC accused the Central government of targeting party leaders via investigation agencies.
The Opposition BJP staged a walkout from the House, claiming that presence of its members in the Assembly when the motion was being read out would "tantamount to supporting corruption cases".
The motion was introduced by senior TMC MLA Tapas Roy, under Rule 185 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
Referring to Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari&rsquo;s assertion that minister Partha Bhowmik will be put behind bars within a month, Roy said the country, since 2014, has been witnessing rampant misuse of central agencies for harassing political leaders.
Bhowmik had moved a privilege motion against Adhikari.
"We have seen how the leader of opposition threatened the members of the state's ruling party, including ministers, with dire consequences," Roy said.
(With PTI inputs)
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The TMC appears to have taken a leaf out of the BJP's book, by basing its pitch on the "Bengal model of development".

Tripura Election: to advance Mamata's 2024 ambition, what TMC is promising in northeast state

The TMC appears to have taken a leaf out of the BJP's book, by basing its pitch on the "Bengal model of development".

Despite contesting on less than half the seats in Tripura, the Trinamool Congress has tried to make a big impact among the voters.
The campaign has been led by party supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, amid claims of being the only party which can oust the BJP from both the state and the Centre.
The TMC appears to have taken a leaf out of the BJP's book, by basing its pitch on the "Bengal model of development". Here's that the TMC is promising in Tripura, to make the most in the 28 seats where it is contesting.
The TMC is saying that it would create 2 lakh new jobs in 5 years, with 50,000 of these in the first year itself. It would give ₹1,000 every month to 1 lakh jobless youth, and also to the 10,000 sacked teachers unless the matter reaches a legal resolution.
To woo the tribal vote, the TMC has promised an additional secretariat in north Tripura for tribal council work.
A main feature of the party manifesto is introduction of schemes already implemented in Bengal. Farmers in Tripura would get ₹10,000 every year. Poor families would get ₹2,000 as funeral assistance. Female heads of households would get income support. ₹25,000 would be given to impoverished families at the time of daughters' weddings.
On the education front, the TMC has promised a ₹1,000 annual scholarship for SC/ST students in classes 4 to 8. The party said it would set up a skill university, and issue student credit cards for easy education loans. Students would also be given bicycles.
Startup incubators would be set up in all 8 districts of the state.
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While the cause of the killing was not yet known, police were also probing a political angle into the murder case, reported India Today
 

Body of 48-year-old Trinamool party member found with deep cuts on throat in Bengal

While the cause of the killing was not yet known, police were also probing a political angle into the murder case, reported India Today

While the cause of the killing was not yet known, police were also probing a political angle into the murder case, India Today reported&nbsp;
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The body of a Trinamool Congress worker was found in Canning town of South 24 Parganas district on 11 February, India Today reported on 12 February.
According to the police, the deceased was identified as 48-year-old Suchitra Mandal, who was an active member of the party in the locality.&nbsp;
While the cause of the killing was not yet known, police were also probing a political angle into the murder case, India Today reported&nbsp;

Alankar Sawai was questioned in relation to a money laundering case against Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale.

ED questioned Rahul Gandhi's close aide for 3 days in money laundering case against TMC leader: reports

Alankar Sawai was questioned in relation to a money laundering case against Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale.

A close aide of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was recently questioned for 3 days by the Enforcement Directorate, according to the news agency PTI.
Alankar Sawai was questioned in relation to a money laundering case against Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale. Sawai, who is a former banker, is said to be the head of Rahul Gandhi's research team.
According to the ED, TMC leader Gokhale had said that Alankar Sawai paid him ₹23.54 lakh in cash for "social media work and other consultancy".
On being asked as to why Sawai had paid him in cash, Gokhale stated that only Sawai can answer this question, the ED told the court in its remand paper.
"Further, on being asked regarding any written agreement with Alankar Sawai in respect of social media work he stated that it was only verbal agreement with Alankar Sawai," the agency said.
The ED alleged that these cash deposits were received by Gokhale when he was a member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Sawai is understood to have been questioned about these instances and his statement was recorded under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Official sources said the questioning and confronting of the two has not helped them unearth the fund trail as stated by Gokhale even as Sawai purportedly denied making any cash payments.
(With PTI inputs)
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"An FIR has been lodged against BJP state president and 10 journalists. The event actually had happened in Bihar. This has harmed West Bengal's reputation," the police officer told PTI.

West Bengal: FIR against BJP state chief, ten journalists for spreading 'fake news' about stone pelting

"An FIR has been lodged against BJP state president and 10 journalists. The event actually had happened in Bihar. This has harmed West Bengal's reputation," the police officer told PTI.

Kolkata Police registered an FIR against state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar and 10 journalists for claiming that the second incident of stone-throwing on Vande Bharat Express took place in West Bengal giving the state a bad name, an officer said on Monday.
The incident had happened in Bihar when the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri semi-high-speed train was passing through that state on January 3.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee earlier said that legal action will be taken against those who spread "fake news" that the incident took place in this state.
"An FIR has been lodged against BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar and 10 journalists. The event actually had happened in Bihar. This has harmed West Bengal's reputation. Hence, they have been booked under specific sections of the Information Technology Act," the police officer told PTI.
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