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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

A new political alignment in Darjeeling

With Binay Tamang moving to the Congress, 2024 could be a triangular contest in Darjeeling

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha privileges committee to call Opposition MPs against whom there are complaints

Privileges Committee of Rajya Sabha to call AAP's Sanjay Singh, Raghav Chadha, Trinamool's Derek O' Brien and Congress' Jairam Ramesh to present defence in person. Sanjay Singh in judicial custody, Chadha and O' Brien suspended for misconduct & contemptuous conduct respectively. BJP MPs' privilege complaints against O' Brien admitted. Suspended…

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Time is ripe for permanent political solution to Gorkhaland issue: Binoy Tamang after joining Congress

Binoy Tamang, a senior leader in the Darjeeling Hills, joined the Congress and said it is time to find a permanent political solution for the Gorkhas. He highlighted the recognition of the Nepali language by the Congress as the biggest achievement for the Gorkhas

The Hindu

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

Prominent Gorkha leader Binay Tamang joins Congress

Binay Tamang, former chairperson of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, joined the Congress in the presence of State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. He had earlier been a close aide of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha founder Bimal Gurung and had supported the Trinamool Congress. He may contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls…

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra | Outspoken parliamentarian

Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on suspension of TMC MP Mahua Moitra; her fiery speeches, political derring-do & family legacy have made her popular. Despite controversies, her unapologetic & defiant stand against BJP's allegations of 'cash for query' has garnered support from Opposition. Her future depends on balancing personal ambition &…

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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

CPI(M) supporter arrested for murder of Trinamool leader at Joynagar

Police arrest CPI(M) activist Anisur Laskar in connection with murder of TMC leader Saifuddin Laskar. Three FIRs filed; motive unclear. Local residents say Anisur defected to TMC before panchayat polls, but Saifuddin's wife got ticket and won.

The Hindu

Violence affecting West Bengal politics: Governor on Joynagar murder case

Governor Bose asserts strong action will be taken against violence in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district. Trinamool Congress leader Saifuddin Laskar shot dead, one of accused lynched by locals. Family members and local party leadership blamed CPI(M) leader. Houses of CPI(M) supporters ransacked and set on fire.

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

Joynagar remains on boil, villagers hold protests demanding return to their houses

The villagers had taken shelter in a CPI(M) party office and on November 14 when they wanted to return, they were stopped by the police. A delegation of CPI(M) leaders also visited the village and were stopped by the police from entering.

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra writes to Lok Sabha Speaker on leak of Ethics Committee’s report

She also points out the conflict of interest in Adani Group-owned channel accessing the report before its adoption; Trinamool MP also mentions ‘inaction’ by the Speaker’s office

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Trinamool says Mahua is competent to fight the battle on her own; Supreme Court attains full strength as case log nears 80,000, and more

From, Trinamool backs Mahua Moitra, to, U.K. Home Secretary Braverman accuses police of bias, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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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

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

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…

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Cash for query row: Lok Sabha's Ethics panel to adopt draft report on November 7

Opposition members raised questions over the line of questioning and alleged that "personal questions" were posed to the Trinamool Congress MP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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

West Bengal government mulling legal options as Opposition chides govt. over Tata Motors arbitral win

West Bengal govt. mulls legal options after Tata Motors win in arbitral proceedings; Opposition parties attack govt.; Tata Motors can recover ₹765.78 crore plus interest from WBIDC; Trinamool Congress govt. faces criticism\

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, BJP spar over ‘dry days’ during Durga Puja

BJP and TMC spar over "dry days" during Durga Puja in West Bengal. BJP claims it's not the culture of Bengal, TMC counters by citing Assam CM's remarks

The Hindu

Lok Sabha Speaker refers ‘cash-for-query’ complaint against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra to ethics panel

Ms. Moitra moved the Delhi High Court seeking to restrain Mr. Dubey, advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai and several social media platforms and media houses from posting, circulating or publishing any alleged fake and defamatory content against her

The Hindu

Political storm over ‘cash for query’ allegation against TMC MP Mahua Moitra intensifies

The political storm over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s “cash-for-query” allegation against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra intensified

The Hindu

WB BJP rank and file’s discontent with leadership breaks cover

BJP workers in West Bengal protest against party leadership, accusing them of being hand in glove with Trinamool Congress.

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