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Why Mamata Banerjee will win West Bengal: Swaminathan Aiyar

Exit polls predict a BJP victory in West Bengal, but this analysis suggests otherwise. Mamata Banerjee is expected to return as Chief Minister. Factors like demography and language are seen as crucial. The author argues that exit polls in India are often inaccurate. Voters' fears and outright lies can skew…

The Economic Times

‘Encounter specialist’ as Bengal poll guardian: When an observer becomes a ‘viral hero’

In a News18 India segment posted on X today, the thumbnail read: “Singham Ki Entry: Kiski Hogi Victory” (Singham's entry: Whose victory will it be?). On one side sat a cutout of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee; on the other, a stylised, cinematic-style photo of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma racking…

Newslaundry

The Dhaka effect: Did the BNP’s win in Bangladesh blunt the BJP’s poll pitch in Bengal?

A few hundred people from various minority religious groups staged a demonstration in Dhaka on March 13. They alleged no end to atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh, even as a new government was democratically elected after years of turmoil.

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Abhishek Banerjee reflects on the spirit of humanity at Maha Kumbh

Actor Abhishek Banerjee, who is currently shooting in Prayagraj, took part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh and expressed his awe at the devotion and spirit of the millions attending the event. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CM Mamata Banerjee condemns 'Bandh': "BJP is trying to defame Bengal"

Mamata Banerjee criticised the 'Bandh' and supported the police actions on the protestors of Nabanna Abhijan rally. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘They came like protesters…cops asked for shelter’: Inside the vandalism at Kolkata hospital

Two days after the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was vandalised by a 150-strong group, the number of arrests has risen to 19 as protests continue over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the government facility in Kolkata.

Newslaundry

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP, asserts 'Government at Centre will fall soon'

The government just wants to grab the position by any means. The people of Bengal have fought with the BJP and left them behind, said SP Supremo. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 7: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters will decide the fate of 904 candidates contesting 57 seats in the last phase of the Lok Sabha polls on June 1.

Al Jazeera

New firm, zero assets: How Mamata aide acquired Times Group’s Bengal paper

The Times Group had launched Ei Samay – its flagship Bengal daily with an average current circulation of around 1.7 lakh copies – in 2012. But last week, it was taken over by a company that was barely a month old. And the face of the acquisition was West Bengal…

Newslaundry

‘No one is serious about us’: In Jangal Mahal, the Kurmis may dent BJP’s chances

“We have done everything from blocking trains in Jangal Mahal to protesting in Delhi. Nothing has happened so far. Everyone is ignoring our demand for ST status.”

Newslaundry

BJP uses tribals as vote bank, then ignores them: TMC

Abhishek Banerjee accuses BJP of neglecting tribal communities for votes, highlighting economic development obstruction and unrest incitement in Jhargram.

The Hindu

Trinamool versus Trinamool

The divide between Trinamool old guard and the new leadership is affecting the party

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali women were ‘tortured on the basis of religion’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Trinamool Congress for appeasement, mafia, and corruption, accusing Mamata Banerjee of silence on Sandeshkhali issue.

The Hindu

TMC welcomes Supreme Court’s interim stay on the High Court’s order terminating 26,000 jobs in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress leadership in Kolkata celebrates Supreme Court's stay on teacher job terminations amid political controversy in West Bengal.

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Bomb explosion kills teenager in Bengal

Police said the boy succumbed to his injuries in a hospital in Pandua while two other injured persons were transferred to a healthcare facility in Chinsurah for better treatment.

The Hindu

BJP orchestrated Sandeshkhali incident to defame Bengal: TMC

TMC releases video alleging BJP conspiracy to defame West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

Newslaundry

Corruption woes and CPIM-Congress alliance: The TMC’s hard road in Murshidabad

“Nobody fulfils what we deserve as citizens. All political parties only give false promises,” said Mohammad Siraj, 60, sitting at a tea stall in Sarangpur village in Murshidabad’s Domkal. “There is no employment, no industry, nothing. Elections come and go but nobody does anything.”

The Hindu

Top TMC member removed from key post for ‘lack of discretion’

Trinamool Congress removes Kunal Ghosh as general secretary for attending non-political event with BJP candidate in Kolkata.

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Abhishek terms Adhir as BJP agent; blames him for obstructing formation of INDIA bloc in Bengal

Abhishek Banerjee accuses Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of being BJP agent, obstructing opposition bloc in West Bengal.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee slips and falls while taking a seat in helicopter

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee falls while boarding helicopter, sustains minor injury but continues with travel.

The Hindu

BJP may attempt to kill me and my nephew, alleges Mamata

Mamata Banerjee alleged on Sunday that the BJP is targeting her and her nephew

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Full list of TMC candidates and their constituencies

A list of the Trinamool Congress candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

The Hindu

Largest ever seizure of inducements before general elections: Election Commission

The Election Commission said it was on track to seize the largest amount of inducements, including drugs and cash during an election in the last 75 years

The Hindu

I-T search on Abhishek Banerjee’s helicopter sparks furore

Trinamool Congress alleges I-T raid on Abhishek Banerjee's helicopter is BJP's vendetta politics, files complaint with EC.

The Hindu

On Shah’s 2023 ‘latka denge’ comment, Mamata says ‘jhatka denge’

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee said “migratory election birds are coming to Bengal and are using unacceptable language”

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