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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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Arrested TMC leader Jahangir Khan remanded to 5 days police custody by court

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan has been arrested and remanded to five days police custody. Khan was apprehended near the India-Nepal border. He had previously contested the Falta assembly seat. The court ordered custody following multiple FIRs. Khan had sought and received interim protection from the High Court earlier. Public…

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Arrested TMC leader Jahangir Khan remanded to five days police custody by court

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan has been arrested on extortion charges. A court in Diamond Harbour has remanded him to police custody for five days. Khan was apprehended near the India-Nepal border. He had previously contested an assembly seat and disappeared before a repoll. The Calcutta High Court had earlier…

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West Bengal: Locals ransack arrested Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan's office in Falta

TMC leader Jahangir Khan was arrested near the India-Nepal border on extortion charges. Following his arrest, angry locals allegedly ransacked his office in Falta. They smashed windowpanes and damaged furniture. Relief supplies were found in the office, fueling further local anger. Khan had previously withdrawn his candidature for the Falta…

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TMC leader Jahangir Khan arrested near India-Nepal border in north Bengal on 'extortion' charges after days on the run

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan was apprehended by West Bengal Police's Special Task Force near the India-Nepal border. Khan had been evading arrest for several days. He faces multiple FIRs registered at Falta police station. The Calcutta High Court had previously withdrawn interim protection granted to him.

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West Bengal charging electronics production

While the new BJP regime has begun identifying land parcels in the state for greenfield investments, establishing a land bank is a more time-consuming process, they said. "Instead, the state is keen to get the Centre's help in securing funds and anchor investments at the existing locations. Measuring about 70…

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"Democracy won, intimidation lost": PM Modi hails BJP's massive win on Falta seat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Debangshu Panda of the BJP for a significant victory in Falta, West Bengal. The seat saw re-polling due to earlier irregularities. Panda secured a win by over 1 lakh votes. This win strengthens the BJP's presence in the state assembly. The Election Commission reported high…

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CM Suvendu Adhikari sets Falta-style landslide victory target in Nandigram bypoll

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has set a high victory target for the BJP in the upcoming Nandigram bypoll. Following a significant win in Falta, Adhikari urged supporters to replicate that success in Nandigram. He reassured constituents of his continued connection to the area despite vacating the MLA seat. The BJP…

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Falta repoll results: BJP leading by over 69,000 votes after 15 rounds of counting

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda is significantly ahead in the Falta Assembly constituency repoll. After 15 counting rounds, Panda holds a lead of over 69,000 votes. The repoll followed allegations of EVM tampering during the initial April 29 polling. Over 87 percent of electors participated in the repoll held on May…

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ECI Falta Election Result 2026: BJP’s Debangshu Panda leading with massive margin amid strict security arrangements

Election Commission of India Falta Election Result 2026: Vote counting for the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal is currently underway, with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda taking a lead. The constituency recently witnessed a full repoll after the Election Commission of India ordered fresh voting over allegations of electoral irregularities…

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‘They won’t get more than 5-7 thousand votes’: BJP’s Panda targets TMC in Falta

Repolling is underway in Falta Assembly constituency. BJP candidate Debangshu Panda stated voting is peaceful and voters are participating. He expressed confidence in a significant BJP victory. The Election Commission ordered fresh polling due to alleged irregularities. Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan had previously withdrawn from the contest. Counting of…

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Bengal’s Falta repoll records 43% turnout till 11 am; voting peaceful

Falta polling Voters turned out in large numbers for the repoll in Falta Assembly constituency. By 11 am, nearly 43 percent of eligible voters had cast their ballots. Security was significantly increased for the repoll. No disturbances were reported from any polling station. Long queues were observed at booths since…

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Repoll in Falta: Election Commission of India doubles security arrangements in West Bengal for peaceful voting

Ahead of the repoll in Falta, Election Commission of India has significantly strengthened security measures across sensitive polling areas in West Bengal. The Commission is deploying double the number of central forces to ensure free and fair voting following concerns over alleged irregularities during the earlier polling phase. Enhanced surveillance…

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari targets Abhishek Banerjee, alleges Diamond Harbour people denied voting rights for decade

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has accused local MP Abhishek Banerjee of suppressing voting rights in Diamond Harbour for ten years. Adhikari stated that the upcoming repolling in Falta will restore these rights. He also announced a probe into properties owned by Leaps and Bounds, a company linked to…

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