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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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Trinamool's campaign has been designed to cover six core sectors that are essential for the care and sustenance of human life and ensure that all residents can avail of benefits from the listed 15 welfare schemes of the state.

West Bengal: ahead of panchayat polls, Trinamool launches mass rural outreach campaign

Trinamool's campaign has been designed to cover six core sectors that are essential for the care and sustenance of human life and ensure that all residents can avail of benefits from the listed 15 welfare schemes of the state.

Claiming that 99 per cent of the people of West Bengal were covered by state government schemes, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday launched a new mass outreach campaign of Trinamool Congress to check if people get benefits from the projects.
Under the "Didir Suraksha Kavach" (Didi&rsquo;s Protective Shield) initiative, around 3.5 lakh volunteers of the ruling Trinamool Congress will reach out to approximately 10 crore people of the state in 60 days starting January 11.
The party also launched a mobile app, &lsquo;Didir Doot&rsquo; (Didi&rsquo;s messenger), to record feedback from beneficiaries of the projects ahead of the panchayat polls due this year.
"We have covered around 99 per cent of the people through our welfare schemes. &lsquo;Duare Sarkar&rsquo; has resolved many of the existing issues. The government will do its job, but some complaints have also been received at the party level,&rdquo; Banerjee told a press conference here.
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&lsquo;Duare Sarkar&rsquo; is an initiative of the state government for delivery of specific schemes at the doorsteps of the people.
This "Didir Suraksha Kavach" initiative will help leaders connect with the people and hear their problems, she said.
"There is a possibility that some family members may not know how to apply. Our workers will assist them," she said.
The TMC boss, however, asserted that the campaign was not planned with an eye on the panchayat election but the Opposition parties criticised Banerjee over the new outreach programme, claiming that the ruling party is trying to fool people ahead of the panchayat polls.

The meeting between Shah and Mamata is politically significant at a time when the Bengal government and Centre are at loggerheads on several occasions.

Amit Shah meets Mamata Banerjee one-on-one on the sidelines of key security meet

The meeting between Shah and Mamata is politically significant at a time when the Bengal government&nbsp;and&nbsp;Centre are at loggerheads on several occasions.

Home minister Amit Shah held a one on one meeting with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on the sidelines of the Eastern Zonal Council meeting on Saturday.
Both leaders discussed issues like land for Border Security Force outposts and Bengal government&rsquo;s dues from the Centre.
Earlier, Amit Shah at a meeting of Eastern Zone Council indicated to chief ministers that the states too share a responsibility along with the BSF for security in India&rsquo;s border areas.
Illegal infiltration, trans-border smuggling and the vulnerable India-Bangladesh boundary were among subjects discussed at the 25th Eastern Zonal Council (EZC) meeting, chaired by Shah, at the West Bengal secretariat near here, a senior official said.
Talks on transportation facilities and water-sharing among the states were also held at the 25th EZC meeting, which was attended by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, her counterpart from Jharkhand Hemant Soren, Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav and Odisha minister Pradeep Amat, the official said.
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The role of BSF was discussed, in the light of the increase in the operational area of the border force earlier this year. In response, according to sources, the home minister is believed to have indicated that the state governments too have a role to play in border security, according to sources.

Sheikh was the prime accused in the arson and violence that followed the murder of local TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh on March 21 in which atleast 10 people were killed. The CBI is probing the case on the orders of Calcutta High Court

Prime accused in Bogtui killings 'found hanging' in CBI office, family demand justice 

Sheikh was the prime accused in the arson and violence that followed the murder of local TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh on March 21 in which atleast 10 people were killed. The CBI is probing the case on the orders of Calcutta High Court

The prime accused in the arson and violence in Bengal's Bogtui village, which had in March claimed at least 10 lives, was found hanging on Monday in a temporary office of the CBI, a source in the central agency said.
Lalan Sheikh, arrested earlier this month from a hideout along the Bengal-Jharkhand border, died by hanging himself with a 'gamcha' (thin cotton towel) in the washroom of the office that the agency has set up in a guest house in Rampurhat area of Birbhu, district, the source said.
His family members, however, alleged that his "death resulted from the torture" that he was subjected to in CBI custody.
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Talking to PTI, the CBI source said, "Sheikh was found hanging in the washroom of the guest house, where we have set up our temporary camp, around 4.30 pm. The two investigating officers (IOs) of the case were in the court at that time.
"One CRPF constable was outside the washroom, but the accused, despite his presence, managed to die by suicide. We have informed the police and the National Human Rights Commission of India about the incident. All necessary procedures are being followed," the source said.
The accused, following his arrest, was initially remanded in CBI custody for six days, and it was later extended by three more days, the CBI source said.
Claiming that Sheikh was "severely beaten up" in CBI custody, family members of Sheikh have sought a probe into the matter.
"My brother was brought to our village a few days ago (as part of the probe) and he told us that CBI officers had been beating him up in custody. He was scared of dying. We want action against the CBI officers who are responsible for my brother's death," Sheikh&rsquo;s elder sister told reporters.
A senior police officer of Birbhum district, when contacted, said a probe will soon be initiated.
"The reason behind the death is still unclear. We were informed by the CBI about the death around 4.40 pm. We will look into the case," he told PTI.
Meanwhile, TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh, taunting opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari, sought to know if this was the "big revelation" that he was talking about.
Adhikari had last week asked people to "wait and see what happens on December 12, 14 and 21", refusing to divulge further details.
"Suvendu had been saying that he will reveal something big on December 12. Is this the big thing he was talking about? Today an important person in the investigation died in CBI custody. There are many skilled officers in CBI. Why did it happen? Was the accused killed?" Ghosh said.
BJP leader Rahul Sinha also demanded a neutral investigation into the case.
"There must be an investigation. We want to know if there was any conspiracy involved to protect a bigger culprit behind the Bogtui massacre," Sinha told PTI.
CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty, too, demanded an answer from the CBI over the custodial death.
"The CBI took nine months to arrest the prime accused, and now he died in its custody. The CBI is answerable for this. There must be a judicial probe into the death. Is it a truly a suicide or a murder?" Chakraborty told PTI.
At least 10 people were killed in the arson and violence that followed the murder of local TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh on March 21. The CBI is probing the case on the orders of Calcutta High Court.&nbsp;

The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) I investigation into Birbhum violence that claimed eight lives earlier this week.
The court directed an SIT formed by the West Bengal government to hand over case papers and accused persons arrested by it to the central probe agency.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice R Bharadwaj directed the CBI to file a progress report by April 7, the next date of hearing of the matter.
The bench said that the CBI probe was being ordered in the interest of justice.
Eight people, including two children, were charred to death in Bogtui village of Bengal’s Birbhum district in the suspected fallout of a TMC panachayat official’s murder.
The bench had suo motu taken up the case of the gruesome incident.
A set of PILs seeking CBI or NIA probe into the incident were also taken up for hearing by the court along with the suo motu petition. PTI AMR RMS RMS
 

The Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into Birbhum killings

The court ordered the WB government SIT to hand over the case papers and arrested persons to the central probe agency; directed the CBI to file progress report by April 7

Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into Birbhum killings

The Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into Birbhum violence that claimed eight lives earlier this week.
The court directed an SIT formed by the West Bengal government to hand over case papers and persons arrested to the central probe agency.
The court directed the CBI&nbsp;to file a progress report by April 7.
The bench said that the CBI probe was being ordered in the interest of justice.
Eight people, including two children, were charred to death in Birbhum district in the suspected fallout of a TMC panachayat official&rsquo;s murder.

The court ordered the SIT formed by the West Bengal government to hand over the case papers and arrested persons to the central probe agency

The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)&nbsp;I investigation into Birbhum violence that claimed eight lives earlier this week.
The court directed an SIT formed by the West Bengal government to hand over case papers and accused persons arrested by it to the central probe agency.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice R Bharadwaj directed the&nbsp;CBI&nbsp;to file a progress report by April 7, the next date of hearing of the matter.
The bench said that the CBI probe was being ordered in the interest of justice.
Eight people, including two children, were charred to death in Bogtui village of Bengal&rsquo;s Birbhum district in the suspected fallout of a TMC panachayat official&rsquo;s murder.
The bench had suo motu taken up the case of the gruesome incident.
A set of PILs seeking CBI or NIA probe into the incident were also taken up for hearing by the court along with the suo motu petition. PTI AMR RMS RMS
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The Kolkata High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the Bhirbhum violence. The matter will be heard by a two-judge bench of Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj. 
The incident left eight, including two children, dead in a suspected fallout of the murder of a ruling TMC panchayat official.
A forensic team is going to examine the burnt houses to find out the 'nature of the mishap'.
The West Bengal government has set up an Special Investigation Team to look into the matter. 
Delegations from other parties, including the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Bharatiya Janata Party, is set to visit the area of violence as well. 
At least 20 have been arrested in the matter so far.

Birbhum violence: Kolkata HC takes suo moto cognizance; forensic team sent to probe fire

The matter is set to be heard today by a two judge bench. Meanwhile, a forensic team has reached the place of incident to examine the burnt houses

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The Kolkata High Court has taken suo moto cognizance, after violence in West Bengal's Birbhum district, left eight, including two children, dead.
((shots of the forensic team at the site))
A forensic team will examine nearly a dozen burnt houses, to find out the 'nature of the mishap'.
((more shots/ images from the violence/aftermath))
The West Bengal government has also set up a SIT to probe the matter. CM Mamata Banerjee, was quoted saying that while she was not justifying the killings, such incidents are more frequent in UP, Gujarat, MP and Rajasthan.
((ANI&nbsp;footage of Biman&nbsp;Bose in Birbhum&nbsp;can be used. Location: ANI&nbsp;recorded&gt; Encoder 1 11-57-35))
A 9-member delegation of BJP MPs including the party's national vice president Dilip Ghosh, along with others are visiting the venue, apart from a CPIM delegation. The Union home ministry has sought a detailed report from the state government.
At least 20 have been arrested in the matter so far.

The matter will be heard by a two-judge bench while the forensic team will try to ascertain the nature of the incident

The Kolkata&nbsp;High Court has taken suo&nbsp;moto&nbsp;cognizance of the Bhirbhum&nbsp;violence. The matter will be heard&nbsp;by a two-judge bench of Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj.&nbsp;
The incident left eight, including two&nbsp;children, dead in a suspected fallout of the murder of a ruling TMC panchayat official.
A forensic team is going to examine the burnt houses to find out the 'nature of the mishap'.
While the West Bengal government has set up an Special Investigation Team&nbsp;to look into the matter, Chief Minister Mamata&nbsp;Banerjee&nbsp;said, "Not justifying Birbhum killings, but such incidents are more frequent in UP, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan."
A 9-member delegation of BJP MPs including the party's national vice president Dilip Ghosh, along with others are visiting the venue, apart from a CPIM delegation. The Union home ministry has sought a detailed report from the state government.
At least 20 have been arrested in the matter so far.
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In what could spell fresh trouble for Mamata Banerjee, sitting MLA from Mongolkot in East Burdwan district, Siddiqullah Chowdhury.

West Bengal Election 2021: Trouble for Didi? Influential TMC MLA Siddiqullah Chowdhury won't contest from Mongolkot seat

Trouble brewing for Didi? Influential TMC MLA Siddiqullah Chowdhury won't contest from Mongolkot seat

Trouble for Didi? Siddiqullah Chowdhury won't contest from Mongolkot

In what could spell fresh trouble for Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, sitting MLA from Mongolkot in East Burdwan district, Siddiqullah Chowdhury, one of the key faces behind the Nandigram anti-land acquisition movement, has decided not to contest from his own constituency in the upcoming assembly polls.
A News18 report said&nbsp;Chowdhury has expressed displeasure over the &ldquo;indifferent behaviour&rdquo;, &ldquo;unorganised functioning of the district leadership&rdquo; and &ldquo;lack of courtesy&rdquo;.
Quoting Chowdhury, the report said, he has informed about the poor leadership at the district level to Mamata Banerjee as well. Chowdhury reportedly said he is a &ldquo;bhumiputra&rdquo; of Burdwan and cannot be a mute spectator if the district lags behind on the path of development due to poor leadership.
In the 2016 assembly polls, Siddiqullah Chowdhury won the Mongolkot seat by a margin of nearly 12,000 votes. Mamata then made him a cabinet minister.

In what could spell fresh trouble for Trinamool Congress chief <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahead-of-poll-date-announcement-mamata-hikes-wages-for-daily-wage-labourers-1614338176937" target="_blank" >Mamata Banerjee</a>, sitting MLA from Mongolkot in East Burdwan district, Siddiqullah Chowdhury, one of the key faces behind the Nandigram anti-land acquisition movement, has decided not to contest from his own constituency in the upcoming assembly polls.
A News18 report said&nbsp;Chowdhury has expressed displeasure over the &ldquo;indifferent behaviour&rdquo;, &ldquo;unorganised functioning of the district leadership&rdquo; and &ldquo;lack of courtesy&rdquo;.
Quoting Chowdhury, the report said, he has informed about the poor leadership at the district level to Mamata Banerjee as well. Chowdhury reportedly said he is a &ldquo;bhumiputra&rdquo; of Burdwan and cannot be a mute spectator if the district lags behind on the path of development due to poor leadership.
In the 2016 assembly polls, Siddiqullah Chowdhury won the Mongolkot seat by a margin of nearly 12,000 votes. Mamata then made him a cabinet minister.

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