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West Bengal government demands national status for Ganga Sagar Mela

As groups of pilgrims start arriving at Sagar Island for a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, the West Bengal government is leaving no stone unturned to describe the gathering as the biggest religious event in the country.

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‘One nation, one election’ not acceptable, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee expressed her reservations about the ‘one nation, one election’ idea and said it was an attempt to bring in a presidential form of government.

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'One Nation, One Election' is not acceptable: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the 'One Nation, One Election' idea is not practically feasible going by India's federal structure. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mamata Banerjee disagrees with concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee disagrees with the concept of simultaneous elections, stating it goes against India's constitutional arrangements.

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Mamata Banerjee in danger of losing ‘honest’ image as Trinamool Congress struggles to shake off taint of corruption

With Ministers, MLAs, and key leaders of the ruling party in West Bengal behind bars for their alleged complicity in a string of scams, battling allegations of corruption has emerged as the biggest challenge for the CM in her third term

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ED issues lookout circular against Trinamool leader after attack on its team

A day after three officers of the ED were allegedly attacked by a mob at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, the ED issued a lookout notice for Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh

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"Law and order deteriorating in West Bengal," says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury days after attack on probe agency

Lashing out at the ruling Trinamool Congress government following an attack on an Enforcement Directorate team in West Bengal two days ago, West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that the law and order situation is "deteriorating" in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal ration scam | ED team raiding Trinamool leader’s residence attacked

West Bengal ration scam: ED officers & media attacked in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali during raid on Trinamool Congress leader’s residence.

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Trinamool MLA alleges partymen are plotting to kill him

Trinamool Congress rank and file embroiled in bickering & infighting; Manoranjan Byapari alleges threat to life.

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Calcutta HC directs SSKM Hospital to file report on scam accused availing medical facility

Sujay Krishna Bhadra, an accused in the school job scam undergoing treatment at the SSKM Hospital, was made to record his voice sample.

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Factionalism to the fore on Trinamool’s foundation day

Trinamool Congress' 27th foundation day sparks factionalism, with Abhishek Banerjee's participation in Lok Sabha election being questioned.

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MGNREGS dues and migration, a year of tumult in Centre-State ties for Bengal

Two years on, West Bengal's MGNREGS job cardholders suffer due to Centre's fund stoppage.

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Political violence in panchayat election was the highlight of West Bengal politics in 2023

West Bengal politics in 2023: violence, scams, old guard vs new blood, and more. 2023 Lok Sabha election to be litmus test for BJP and 3rd force.

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From Santa Claus to Chaitanya, Bengal Ministers eulogise Mamata Banerjee as saintly person

Trinamool Congress leaders compare Mamata Banerjee to saints & religious figures, evoking strong reactions.

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Rajeev Kumar appointed as West Bengal DGP

The West Bengal government appointed Rajeev Kumar as the State’s Director General of Police on Wednesday.

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Trinamool takes out protests against Bengal BJP chief for ‘insulting’ Swami Vivekananda

Trinamool Congress youth wing president Sayoni Ghosh led a march in Kolkata where protesters participated with photos of Swami Vivekananda.

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How much do you want to please Modi?, Kalyan Banerjee hits out at Vice-President

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee criticizes Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar for wanting to please PM Modi.

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Thousands participate in Gita chanting in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the event. “It is pleasing to hear about ‘Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path’… The initiative aimed at the recitation of the Gita by one lakh people is truly laudable,” he said on social media.

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An MP, her ex and their dog: Mahua Moitra’s battle with India’s parliament

Outspoken opposition MP hits back after being kicked out, blaming a witch-hunt and vowing ‘I’m not going anywhere’

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Parliament proceedings | Turbulent winter session of Parliament ends a day ahead of schedule

The 2023 winter session of Parliament saw a security breach in the Lok Sabha, suspension of 146 MPs, and the disqualification of Trinamool Congress MP Mohua Moitra from the Lok Sabha.

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Mamata meets PM, calls for release of pending central funds

The Trinamool Congress chairperson was accompanied by nine party MPs including party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

The Hindu

Police complaint against TMC MP for mimicry of Vice-President in Parliament

An advocate has filed a complaint against Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for his mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on the premises of the Parliament complex.

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Rajya Sabha Chairman anguished at suspended MP mimicking him during protest outside Parliament

Jagdeep Dhankhar says the act of Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee demeaned him, his community and the high post that he holds in Parliament.

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Mahua moves Delhi HC challenging Directorate of Estate notice canceling her Govt Accommodation

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra has knocked the doors of Delhi High Court seeking quashing of notice issued by Directorate of Estate canceling her Government Accommodation of Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mamata to meet PM a day after INDIA alliance meet

Mamata Banerjee said that she would attend the meeting of the Opposition INDIA alliance on Tuesday

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