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Mechanic-turned-photographer: Meet the ‘sadhu’ in the viral water cannon image

Some called him a Hindu sant. The BJP IT cell chief termed him a “symbol of defiance” against the Mamata Banerjee government. And some on social media assumed he was the grandson of former Kolkata mayor Kamal Bose.

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Lok Sabha polls | Tea and identity politics dominate the first phase of elections in West Bengal

Key electoral issues in West Bengal's northern constituencies include tea garden woes, identity politics, and BJP-TMC rivalry.

The Hindu

Blend of youth and experience CPI(M)'s mantra for winning back people's confidence in Bengal

Lok Sabha election CPI(M) in West Bengal fields young candidates to revive party's fortunes, contesting in alliance with Congress.

The Hindu

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Elections that shaped India | The United Front experiment (1996-98)

India's tumultuous political landscape between 1996-1999 under United Front governments reshaped the nation's political dynamics and foreign policy.

The Hindu

Left Front’s electoral understanding with the Indian Secular Front falls flat

Left Front and ISF fail to reach electoral understanding in West Bengal, ISF announces candidates for 14 seats.

The Hindu

In Bengal, Left seeks to iron out differences between allies

Left Front chairperson Biman Basu joined senior Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya as the Congress nominee began his election campaign.

The Hindu

Assam: Congress asked to leave Barpeta Lok Sabha seat to the Left Front

Educationists and activists urge APCC to withdraw from Barpeta seat to defeat BJP ally, emphasizing unity against BJP in Assam.

The Hindu

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Left Front releases list of 16 candidates from West Bengal; says there is still scope for tie-up with Congress

Lok Sabha election 2024: Left Front announces candidates for 16 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, including new faces, amid talks with Congress.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali, the untold story

Sandeshkhali quintessentially reflects the crisis of the model of governance in West Bengal

The Hindu

Knowing the inside story

Leaders often use reporters to convey their thoughts to colleagues, allies, or adversaries without making a public statement

The Hindu

Piravom municipal chairperson election: Left Front alleges lapses on the part of returning officer

Left Front in Kochi alleges violation of rules by returning officer in declaring Congress candidate as winner.

The Hindu

Won’t join Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra without seat-sharing formula: Trinamool

Trinamool Congress unlikely to join Congress's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra without seat-sharing arrangement, hindering INDIA bloc's unity.

The Hindu

AIFB leader Ashok Ghosh remembered on 100th birth anniversary

Left leaders commemorate 100th birth anniversary of Ashok Ghosh in Kolkata. Leaders from AIFB, CPI(M), SUCI, PDS pay homage to veteran leader

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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Tripura bypolls | Alleging large-scale rigging, CPI(M) announces boycott of counting

Alleging that the Election Commission did not take steps to prevent large-scale rigging in the Tripura byelections, the CPI(M)-led Left Front announced that it will boycott the counting of votes.

The Hindu

Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) targets CPI(M) and Trinamool at mega rally in Kolkata

The SUCI(C) had organised its gathering at the Brigade Parade Grounds after a gap of 35 years

The Times of India

West Bengal panchayat election: How it is TMC versus BJP, CPM, Congress

NEW DELHI: The July 8 panchayat election was marked by violence on a large scale with about 20 people being killed on the day alone and about 40 people lost their lives in a month – since the June 8 notification. In a unique development, while the main opposition BJP,…

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