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Political violence in panchayat election was the highlight of West Bengal politics in 2023

West Bengal politics in 2023: violence, scams, old guard vs new blood, and more. 2023 Lok Sabha election to be litmus test for BJP and 3rd force.

The Hindu

Mamata meets PM, calls for release of pending central funds

The Trinamool Congress chairperson was accompanied by nine party MPs including party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

The Hindu

Mamata to meet PM a day after INDIA alliance meet

Mamata Banerjee said that she would attend the meeting of the Opposition INDIA alliance on Tuesday

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Have learnt how to take Mamata and Abhishek’s name in one line, says Trinamool’s Sudip Banerjee

TMC leader Sudip Banerjee remarks on party hierarchy welcomed by Kunal Ghosh. Abhishek Banerjee suggests upper age limit for active politics. CM Mamata Banerjee says senior leaders can't be deprived, will accommodate them.

The Hindu

There should be an upper age limit in politics, says Trinamool leader, sparks speculation

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee sparks debate on age limit in party; supports MP Mahua Moitra in 'cash-for-query' controversy. Banerjee suggests age limit in politics, sports; denies differences with veterans.

The Hindu

Elect so many MPs that Modi credits Bengal for his third term, says Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urges West Bengal to elect enough BJP MPs in 2024 Lok Sabha election to make PM Modi credit the State for his third term. He also asserted that the BJP will form the next government in the State with two-thirds majority in 2026 Assembly election

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Hopes pinned on rat miners to rescue workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel; Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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Unease in Trinamool over Abhishek’s absence at key party event

Trinamool unease over Abhishek Banerjee's absence at key event; old & new tussle over functioning and decision making. Differences between old and new turks in Trinamool over functioning and decision making, with Abhishek Banerjee leading campaign against denial of wages and missing deadline for agitation.

The Hindu

BJP planning to expel Mahua Moitra from Lok Sabha, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee warns BJP of consequences if they expel MP Mahua Moitra. She also defends her party's scam-tainted leadership, vowing to arrest 8 BJP leaders if 4 TMC MLAs are arrested. She cautions her party supporters to keep an eye on the situation and warns her political opponents of same…

The Hindu

Want to expose Trinamool’s claims of Diamond Harbour model, says Nawshad Siddique

Nawshad Siddique, the lone MLA of the Indian Secular Front (ISF), has thrown a challenge to the Trinamool Congress leadership by saying that he wants to contest next year’s Lok Sabha polls from the Diamond Harbour constituency.

The Hindu

Trinamool backs Mahua Moitra, says she is competent to fight the battle on her own

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee says Mahua Moitra is competent to fight her battle and he raises questions on why no action is being taken against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri.

The Hindu

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in connection with Bengal school jobs scam

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP, appeared before ED in Kolkata on November 9 for questioning in connection with school jobs scam probe. He was summoned after skipping October 3 summons

The Hindu

Evasion, silence, defence — the Trinamool Congress response to leaders accused of corruption

The Trinamool Congress’ response to leaders accused of corruption has been confused

The Hindu

ED issues fresh summons to Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal recruitment scam

ED summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to appear on November 9 in connection with school jobs scam. TMC alleges BJP's "vendetta politics" ahead of crucial election. BJP denies allegation

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ISF leader Nawshad keen to contest from Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat

ISF MLA Nawshad Siddique may contest from Diamond Harbour in upcoming Lok Sabha polls, triggering speculation. Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said he will face a tough contest in the minority-dominated constituency. Suvendu Adhikari said he will field someone else to defeat Abhishek Banerjee. Kunal Ghosh of Trinamool Congress challenged…

The Hindu

I was asked who I speak to at night and which hotels I stayed in and with whom in the last five years: Mahua Moitra

TMC MP Mahua Moitra walked out of a Lok Sabha Ethics Committee meeting, alleging inappropriate questioning by the chairman, BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar. She was called to present her defense in a "cash for query" allegation. Moitra spoke to The Hindu about the incident.

The Hindu

BJP trying to arrest leaders of all Opposition parties before 2024, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said she would not comment on the jurisdiction of the Central investigation agencies but added that the whole world was watching at the treatment of Opposition leaders in India.

The Hindu

Central government likely to resolve MGNREGA tussle with West Bengal, pay dues

“The Central government is likely to resolve its impasse with West Bengal over Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) dues following an intervention by Governor C. V. Ananda Bose,” Raj Bhavan sources said.

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Arrested TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital; condition 'stable'

West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital after arrest in multicrore ration scam. ED team arrested Mallick in connection with corruption in public distribution system.

The Hindu

BJP MLA from Katulpur in West Bengal joins Trinamool Congress

Protiher is the seventh BJP MLA to switch allegiance to the Trinamool Congress in the past two years

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress not to comment on ‘cash for query’ allegation against Mahua Moitra

The Trinamool Congress distances itself from MP Mahua Moitra over allegations of accepting cash; party maintains silence on other leaders' alleged wrongdoings.

The Hindu

TMC to resume protest on MGNREGA dues if Centre does not give response by October 31: Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) will resume their protest over alleged non-disbursement of dues of various Central schemes including MGNREGA to West Bengal if the State government does not get an appropriate response from the Central government by the end of this month, senior party leader Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has…

The Hindu

Calcutta HC issues guidelines for media on coverage of school-for-jobs scam

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued a set of guidelines for media as well as investigation agencies

The Hindu

MGNREGA protest boosts Abhishek’s stature in Trinamool Congress

Trinamool Congress leadership has raised pitch on pending MGNREGA wages in West Bengal. CM Mamata Banerjee wrote to Centre, held dharna & Abhishek Banerjee led 2500 MGNREGA job card holders to Delhi in protest.

The Hindu

Trinamool calls off MGNREGS protests at Raj Bhawan after Governor’s assurance

Trinamool Congress leadership met West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, submitted a memorandum on pending MGNREGS wages of 20 lakh people. Governor assured to take up the matter with Centre, and upon his assurance, the party called off protests. Abhishek Banerjee asked Governor to write to Centre in two weeks,…

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