EXPLAINED: 15 - The Real Truth

Trinamool versus Trinamool

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

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Birbhum — a proposed coal mine in West Bengal and the related health hazards

The West Bengal government’s ambitious ₹35,000 crore Deocha Pachami coal block mining project at Mohammad Bazar has been facing protest over land acquisition.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Another Election Show: BJP’s Dilip Ghosh on ‘enmity’ with TMC, ‘changing constitution’

In the intense electoral battle in West Bengal, the BJP is cementing its position to challenge the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, which has been in power in the state for the last 15 years. 

Newslaundry · May 12, 2024

NDA needs 400 seats to complete many ‘unfinished’ tasks, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the National Democratic Alliance needs to win at least 400 seats in the Lok Sabha election to complete a number of “unfinished tasks”.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Sandeshkhali simmers amid a ‘fabricated rape complaint’, and TMC vs NCW

“We have been silent all these days but we were compelled to come out after receiving threats from local BJP people,” claimed Anjana*, the daughter-in-law of a Sandeshkhali local who has withdrawn her rape complaint against Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan.

Newslaundry · May 10, 2024

BJP paying money to buy votes: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of buying votes, warns against reign of terror, and criticizes Modi's lies and policies.

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

West Bengal Governor willing to show CCTV footage, but not to Mamata Banerjee and ‘her police’

West Bengal Governor refuses to share CCTV footage with Kolkata Police amid sexual harassment allegations, sparking political controversy.

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

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.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

West Bengal Governor directs Raj Bhavan staff to ignore communications related to sexual harassment charges against him

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose directed all Raj Bhavan staff to ignore any communication from the Kolkata Police in connection with the complaint filed by a female Raj Bhavan employee, complaining that he had sexually harassed her

The Hindu · May 5, 2024

Sandeshkhali ‘mistruth’ spread by BJP using money, PM Modi should stop shedding crocodile tears: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of spreading lies in Sandeshkhali, calls out PM Modi for crocodile tears in recent sting.

The Hindu · May 5, 2024