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CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat allowed to visit Sandeshkhali after being initially stopped by police

Senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat was on February 20 allowed to visit the restive Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district after being initially stopped by police.

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Mahua Moitra fails to appear before ED

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in connection with an inquiry under the Foreign Exchange Management Act

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Sandeshkhali rape survivor alleges attack on her home

A woman who has alleged sexual assault by local Trinamool Congress leaders in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali

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Three Bengal ministers visit trouble-torn Sandeshkhali to speak to people about grievances

Ministers visit Sandeshkhali to address grievances, amid allegations of sexual atrocities and land grabbing in the area.

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Morning digest | PM Modi has effectively implemented Ram Rajya, says BJP resolution; Trinamool Congress leader arrested in connection with Sandeshkhali sexual assault and violence case , and more

From routine freezing of Congress accounts by Income Tax department to Trump being fined $364 million for fraud, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal police arrest local Trinamool leader, add charges of gang rape

Amidst allegations of sexual assault made by some women in Sandeshkhali, the West Bengal police has added charges of gang rape and attempt to murder against local Trinamool Congress leaders Shiboprasad Hazra and Uttam Sardar

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West Bengal child rights panel team visits Sandeshkhali

West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights investigates child abuse complaints in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district.

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NCSC chief seeks President’s Rule in West Bengal; BJP feels otherwise

Kolkata National Commission for Scheduled Castes recommends President's Rule in West Bengal over alleged harassment of women by Trinamool Congress supporters.

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Cash-for-query case | Mahua Moitra submits her response to CBI questions

Mahua Moitra has sent her response to a questionnaire by the Central Bureau of Investigation on allegations of corruption in raising questions in the house,” officials said on February 15

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor seeks arrest of Trinamool leaders accused of ‘assaulting women’

Governor calls for arrest of Trinamool Congress leaders accused of violence against women and destruction of property.

The Hindu

Trinamool blames BSF for death of children in Chopra, seeks audience with Governor

Trinamool Congress blames BSF for children's deaths in accident, seeks Governor's intervention; BJP accused of selective outrage.

The Hindu

West Bengal govt’s prohibitory orders in Sandeshkhali set aside by HC

Calcutta High Court sets aside West Bengal government's decision to impose prohibitory orders at Sandeshkhali amid protests.

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In Bengal, balancing local and national aspirations

The Trinamool Congress is trying to balance local and national aspirations

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The fifth estate: Sagarika Ghose joins a long list of journalists entering politics

Journalist-author Sagarika Ghose has sprung a surprise with the Trinamool Congress’s decision to field her as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls. But she isn’t the first – India has had a long list of journalists entering the political arena, some even becoming ministers.

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Sandeshkhali block in West Bengal on the boil, villagers set fire to properties of Trinamool leaders

Several areas of Sandeshkhali block in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas have remained on the boil over the past few days and on February 9 villagers set on fire properties belonging to Trinamool Congress leaders.

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Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale flags Hindi imposition

Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale accuses the government of imposing Hindi, sparking a debate on language imposition in India.

The Hindu

Calcutta HC stays single bench order on joint SIT probe on attack on ED officials

Calcutta High Court stays order for joint SIT probe into attack on ED officials; appeals pending.

The Hindu

'One Nation, One Election' has hidden agenda to turn India into dictatorship, TMC leaders tell panel

Trinamool Congress leaders oppose 'One Nation, One Election' concept, claiming it has a hidden agenda to form a dictatorship government.

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Abhishek’s absence at Trinamool’s dharna sparks speculation

Speculations arise as Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee is absent from ongoing protests in Kolkata.

The Hindu

Trinamool-Congress bitterness increases in West Bengal as seat sharing fails

Bitterness between Congress and Trinamool Congress increases as talks of seat-sharing fail in West Bengal.

The Hindu

Doubt Congress will get ‘even 40 seats’ in LS polls, says Mamata

Kolkata Trinamool Congress supremo challenges Congress to take on BJP in Hindi heartland states, doubts their ability to secure seats.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee begins dharna against Centre’s denial of funds under MGNREGS

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee protests against the Union government's denial of funds under key Central schemes.

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Trinamool Congress flays Nitish for frequent ‘political somersaults’

“Nitish Kumar is known for his political somersaults at regular intervals. It is unfortunate that he has decided to quit the opposition grouping INDIA and is likely to join the NDA. The people will give a befitting reply to such political opportunism,” Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy said.

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Lok Sabha polls | As TMC decides to go solo, INDIA bloc partners eye minority votes

Kolkata's Trinamool Congress goes alone in Lok Sabha poll, setting the stage for a triangular contest amid clamor for minority votes.

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Congress-TMC alliance not working in Bengal because of Adhir Ranjan: Derek O'Brien

Lashing out at the Congress State unit President, O'Brien alleged that Chowdhury is speaking the language of the BJP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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