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Mamata Banerjee says she will ‘cook whatever PM Modi loves’, stirs controversy

Mamata Banerjee had made the remarks while taking a dig at the BJP for allegedly interfering with the food habits of the people and had said she would be happy to cook food for PM Modi but is not sure “whether the PM will be ready to savour my cooked…

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Trinamool versus Trinamool

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

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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.

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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.

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Bengal Governor must explain why he should not resign in wake of molestation allegations: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed Governor C.V. Ananda Bose over allegations of molestation against him, and said he must explain why he should not step down

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Will PM Modi follow his rule, retire at 75, asks Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal press conference: Arvind Kejriwal claimed that if the BJP wins the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Opposition leaders like Mamata Banerjee, M.K. Stalin, Uddhav Thackeray will be sent to jail.

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In Phase 4 of Lok Sabha polls, two World Cup-winning cricketers will test the political pitch of West Bengal

As the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal turns to its slog overs, two World Cup-winning cricketers -- Yusuf Pathan and Kirti Azad -- will be testing the political pitch of the State

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Sandeshkhali women were ‘tortured on the basis of religion’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Trinamool Congress for appeasement, mafia, and corruption, accusing Mamata Banerjee of silence on Sandeshkhali issue.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Sandeshkhali rape charges filed on 'Suvendu Adhikari prod': BJP man in sting clip

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress on Saturday released a sting video showing a Sandeshkhali BJP functionary admitting that many of the charges, including those of rape, were levelled following instructions from BJP seniors, including assembly opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari.

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Mamata accuses BJP of scripting Sandeshkhali incident

West Bengal CM accuses BJP of scripting Sandeshkhali incident, questions PM Modi's silence on sexual molestation allegations.

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BJP orchestrated Sandeshkhali incident to defame Bengal: TMC

TMC releases video alleging BJP conspiracy to defame West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

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Hafta letters: State of the nation, divisive speeches, what Mamata is up to

Hi Hafta team, on the topic of elections, I am curious if there is any intellectual capacity or curiousity for alternate models either in the Indian context or elsewhere with the same five-year term or less governments. Clearly, it seems to me that short termism in politics is not really…

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BJP expelled Mahua from Parliament as she cannot be cowered down, says Mamata

Mamata Banerjee defends Mahua Moitra against BJP expulsion, accuses BJP of lies and marginalizing SCs, STs, and OBCs.

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Corruption woes and CPIM-Congress alliance: The TMC’s hard road in Murshidabad

“Nobody fulfils what we deserve as citizens. All political parties only give false promises,” said Mohammad Siraj, 60, sitting at a tea stall in Sarangpur village in Murshidabad’s Domkal. “There is no employment, no industry, nothing. Elections come and go but nobody does anything.”

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Top TMC member removed from key post for ‘lack of discretion’

Trinamool Congress removes Kunal Ghosh as general secretary for attending non-political event with BJP candidate in Kolkata.

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Abhishek terms Adhir as BJP agent; blames him for obstructing formation of INDIA bloc in Bengal

Abhishek Banerjee accuses Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of being BJP agent, obstructing opposition bloc in West Bengal.

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HC order on school jobs termination emerges a key poll issue in West Bengal

Supreme Court is likely to hear the special leave petition of the West Bengal govt challenging the Calcutta HC order on termination of jobs of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff.

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Sandeshkhali arms recovery | Will Mamata Banerjee win polls by threatening people, asks Nadda

Sandeshkhali arms recovery: The CBI on Friday seized arms and ammunition, including a police service revolver and foreign-made firearms, during searches at two premises of an associate of Sheikh.

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