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TMC MPs visit vandalised party offices in South 24 Parganas; Susmita Dev slams 'bulldozer politics'

Trinamool Congress MPs visited party offices and met workers affected by recent clashes. They alleged opposition workers are intimidating TMC members and disrupting democracy. The BJP countered, accusing the TMC of diverting attention from its electoral defeat and past worker atrocities. Post-poll violence remains a significant concern in West Bengal.

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TMC cries foul over 'selective FIR' against Abhishek Banerjee

Ghosh questioned the FIR against Banerjee and said that the TMC should not be targeted only because the party lost the West Bengal assembly elections, terming the situation "not acceptable."

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‘Those who want to leave can leave, the rest of us will rebuild TMC’: Mamata Banerjee amid internal churn in TMC

Following an electoral defeat, Mamata Banerjee urged Trinamool Congress candidates to rebuild the party, stating those wishing to leave are free to do so. She vowed to revive the organization, emphasizing unity and resilience despite a significant loss in the recent assembly polls. The party maintains the people's mandate was…

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BCI seeks report from WB Bar Council on practice status of Mamata Banerjee after her HC appearance

The Bar Council of India has asked the West Bengal Bar Council for a report. This report concerns Mamata Banerjee's lawyer enrolment and practice status. She appeared in court recently in lawyer's attire. The Council needs details on her enrolment and practice during and after her chief minister tenure.

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Ex-Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appears before Calcutta HC to argue post-poll violence case

Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday appeared before the Calcutta High Court to argue a case in connection with alleged post-poll violence and attacks on party offices.

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Census, Hunter, Eaton: Essential reading on the Bengali Muslim

One of West Bengal’s most controversial poll seasons just concluded, with the Bharatiya Janata Party defeating the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government.

Newslaundry

Consultants are reshaping Indian political parties - but at what cost?

Political consultants are now central to Indian election campaigns. They shape strategies, choose candidates, and manage outreach. This growing influence sparks resentment among traditional party members. Recent defeats of parties using these consultants have intensified criticism. Leaders accuse consultants of 'hijacking' parties and undermining grassroots connections. This shift raises questions…

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BJP serves fish curry and rice in West Bengal to counter food politics jibe

Newly sworn-in BJP legislators in West Bengal are hosting fish festivals. These events aim to counter accusations that the BJP is against Bengali food culture. MLAs are serving traditional Bengali meals, including fish curry and rice. This initiative is seen as a cultural outreach and political symbolism. The BJP seeks…

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari may move into new Alipore residence near Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat home

West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is considering a move to the Soujanya complex in Alipore. This high-security residence was built for chief ministers but has remained unoccupied. The Public Works Department is assessing the complex for its suitability. The move would signify a significant shift in the state's…

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Mamata Banerjee’s Assembly chair moved after Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal CM

Mamata Banerjee's chair from the West Bengal Assembly has been moved. It will now be used by the opposition leader. Suvendu Adhikari, the new Chief Minister, will have a different seat. This is part of administrative changes after the new government took charge. The nameplate outside Banerjee's chamber was also…

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Mamata Banerjee urges opposition parties to form 'joint platform' against BJP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged all opposition parties, including Leftists and national parties, to unite against the BJP. She called for a "joint platform" to combat the saffron camp, citing alleged atrocities against TMC workers post-election. Banerjee emphasized the BJP as the primary adversary, dismissing the "enemy's…

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Bangladesh seeks China support for Teesta restoration project

DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that risks clouding New Delhi-Dhaka relations, as the latter pushes India to work towards implementing the 2011 Teesta water-sharing treaty blocked by outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

The Times of India

Tensions high in West Bengal after BJP aide shot dead and hundreds arrested

Turmoil and violence rocks state after prime minister Narendra Modi’s party claimed victory in legislative election

The Guardian - UK

‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss

Mamata Banerjee says Narendra Modi’s party ‘forcefully captured’ election that ended her party’s 15 years in power

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From Bengal to Assam, Hindutva rewrites the east: BJP's landslide ends era of regional strongmen

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, marking a shift in eastern India's political landscape. Regional leaders have been replaced by the BJP. Actor Vijay's party has secured a remarkable win in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party will now govern three states. These election results…

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Bhabanipur Shock: How Mamata Lost to Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur was supposed to be the seat of reassurance. For Mamata Banerjee, it was not merely another constituency in Kolkata but the political ground that had restored her authority after the 2021 Nandigram defeat. In the 2021 bypoll, she had won here by a commanding margin of more than 58,000…

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Saffron ink: How Bengal’s newspapers covered – and coloured – the BJP’s win

By Monday night, the BJP had established leads in over 200 seats in West Bengal. The numbers on the ECI website were not final, but the picture they painted was already difficult to misread.

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‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results

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Saffron wave deepens erosion of secular norms

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, solidifying its influence across eastern India. This win strengthens the party's position nationally, following recent successes in other state elections. The outcome marks a shift in West Bengal's political landscape.

Newslaundry

A new saffron geography: BJP’s Bengal breakthrough extends its eastern dominance

The BJP has swept West Bengal and cemented Assam. The trends now point to something larger: a continuous saffron arc running from the northeast to Gujarat’s coast.

Euronews

Celebrations as Modi’s ruling party poised to take control of India's West Bengal state

Supporters of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrate as trends released by the Election Commission show BJP leading in 176 out of 294 seats in West Bengal.

The Independent UK

Modi’s BJP set for big win in key state elections as support for his fiercest rivals collapses

Modi finally unseats Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, while popular actor Vijay’s party takes the largest number of votes in Tamil Nadu

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Why BJP’s Bengal Breakthrough Is Bigger Than It Looks

What if an election result is not really about numbers? Seats can be counted. Votes can be measured. But influence that’s harder to see. The recent breakthrough of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal may look like just another political win. But the real story runs deeper than headlines…

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‘Numbers Are Fake, Wait Till Sunset’: 5 Big Claims by Mamata Banerjee as BJP Surges in Bengal

As counting progressed in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a strong appeal to her supporters, urging them not to leave counting centres despite early trends showing a significant lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party over the All India Trinamool Congress.

Newslaundry

Early trends: BJP surges in Bengal, Vijay’s TVK springs a surprise in Tamil Nadu

Early counting trends from five state and union territory assembly elections point to a possible BJP breakthrough in West Bengal and an unexpected frontrunner in Tamil Nadu in the form of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s new party.

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