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Political leaders meet Baruipur victim's family, assure support in fight for justice

Leaders from various political parties met the family of the deceased girl. They assured the family of their unwavering support in seeking justice. The family expressed satisfaction with the government's current role and actions. Police initially restricted some delegations but later allowed entry. Three individuals have been arrested in connection…

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"Party no longer exists": BJP's Dilip Ghosh slams TMC following Chandrima Bhattacharya's resignation

A wave of resignations is sweeping through the Trinamool Congress, with former Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya stepping down from all party posts. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticised the party's leadership and questioned Bhattacharya's silence on the state's financial woes. Bhattacharya cited Mamata Banerjee's accusations regarding Trinamool Bhavan as the reason…

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Mamata Banerjee assumes charge as West Bengal TMC president

"As the AITC Chairperson, I announce that from today, I will also assume the role of the West Bengal state TMC President. Two more individuals--Madan Mitra and Kunal Ghosh--have been inducted into the party committee. Both have been appointed as General Secretaries of this committee," Banerjee said in a video…

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Fresh jolt for TMC as Bengal chief Chandrima Bhattacharya quits all party posts

Chandrima Bhattacharya has stepped down as Trinamool Congress's West Bengal president, just a month after her appointment. Her resignation, submitted to Mamata Banerjee, also includes relinquishing all organizational roles and signatory powers. This move follows her electoral defeat in the Dum Dum Uttar Assembly seat during the recent 2026 elections,…

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6 ‘triggers’ and ‘pressures’ outside: The anatomy of Mamata camp’s collapse

Mamata Banerjee is running out of time. Almost two-thirds of the Trinamool Congress’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs have come together to form a separate bloc and support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

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Facing rebellion, Mamata turns to loyalists, old timers in TMC overhaul

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has reshaped the party's leadership. New committees feature loyalists and old timers. This move follows a significant split and electoral setback. Abhishek Banerjee remains national general secretary. Chandrima Bhattacharya is the new state president. The reshuffle prioritizes tested loyalty over new faces amid internal turmoil.

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Police form team to probe molestation allegation against Bengal Governor

West Bengal Police have formed a separate team to probe molestation allegations against Governor CV Ananda Bose, made by a woman employee at Raj Bhavan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal Governor bans entry of police, state Finance Minister into Raj Bhavan

Following allegation of alleged sexual harassment against the West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, the Governor issued an order on Thursday banning the entry of the police and Minister of State for Finance, Chandrima Bhattacharya, into the Raj Bhavan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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

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Transfer of 4 DMs again proves BJP targeting Bengal for electoral gains: TMC

TMC accuses BJP of influencing EC transfers in West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha elections, questioning BJP's confidence and tactics.

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Trinamool Congress outraged by Giriraj Singh’s remarks on Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress condemns Union Minister's "regressive and misogynist" remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Women leaders of the party stage protests, citing PM Modi's similar "mocking" remark. CM says she was just trying to match steps with actors at KIFF inauguration, not dancing. Women MPs of Trinamool to demonstrate…

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Trinamool turns to trams to highlight women-centric welfare schemes

In a unique initiative to connect with people, leaders of the Trinamool Congress’ (TMC) women’s wing on Saturday used Kolkata’s most iconic mode of transport — trams.

The Hindu

Bill for increasing salaries of WB MLAs, Ministers introduced in State Assembly

BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari questioned the rationale of the introduction of the Bill amidst the Durga Puja festivities in the State.

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West Bengal Government to launch a scheme to provide 100 days work

A 100 days of work under the MGNREGA has remained one of the key schemes implemented through the panchayats in the State.

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No Bengal representative at Niti Aayog meeting on May 27

West Bengal will not have any representative at the Niti Aayog meeting in New Delhi on Saturday as the TMC government’s request to send the state Finance Minister and the Chief Secretary was “turned down” by the Centre

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Trinamool women’s wing stages protest against release of convicts in Bilkis Bano case

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced the demonstration on August 29

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High inflation, financial mismanagement synonymous with eight years of Modi government: TMC

The NDA government, headed by Prime Minister Modi, completed eight years in power on Monday

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Bengal govt presents Rs 3.21-lakh crore budget for FY'23

West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on Friday presented a Rs 3.21-lakh crore budget for the 2022-23 fiscal, amid a walkout by opposition BJP.

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