Politics

21

Mar

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Politics, States

Mamata targets SIR at Eid-Ul-Fitr gathering

At a large Eid-Ul-Fitr prayer gathering on Red Road in Kolkata on Saturday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee extended festive greetings while launching sharp political attacks over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.   Addressing the crowd, Mamata reaffirmed her firm opposition to the revision process, stating that her “battle will continue” to ensure that no legitimate voter is excluded.   Pledging her unwavering support to the people, she stated, "I have rushed to Delhi and the Supreme Court; I will go to any extent to ensure…

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21

Mar

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TMC unveils manifesto; ‘Didi’s 10 Pledges’ take centre stage

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, placing “Didi’s 10 Pledges” at the core of its campaign strategy. The document outlines a wide range of financial and social commitments for women, youth, farmers, and households across the state.   Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the manifesto builds on what she described as a “new model of development” shaped over the past 15 years in West Bengal. The fresh set of promises, she asserted, is designed to sustain and accelerate that trajectory.   The manifesto claims that 1.72 crore people have been lifted…

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20

Mar

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Congress expels ex Jharkhand minister for 3 years

In a major political development in Jharkhand, the Congress party has expelled former minister Yogendra Sao for three years over his alleged controversial remarks against Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the ruling coalition government.   According to an official press release issued by the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee, the decision was taken by the party’s disciplinary committee to maintain organisational discipline. The action follows repeated instances of Sao making objectionable and indisciplined remarks against the current government through social media platforms.   Senior party leaders stated that the committee had taken serious note of Sao’s conduct, particularly his comments made…

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20

Mar

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Mother of RG Kar rape-murder victim seeks BJP ticket to contest polls

In a significant development in the aftermath of the RG Kar rape and murder incident in 2024, the mother of the victim on Thursday expressed her intention to enter politics, stating that she wishes to contest the upcoming elections as a candidate of the BJP.   Speaking to the media today, she said her decision was driven by a continued struggle for justice and concerns over women’s safety. The victim, a trainee postgraduate doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was raped and murdered in an incident that had sparked widespread outrage across the state and the…

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19

Mar

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NTK releases manifesto for TN polls, promises 5 capitals

The Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) on Thursday unveiled its manifesto for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, promising the creation of five capital cities and ruling out freebies, with party chief Seeman arguing such measures deepen poverty.   Releasing the over 400-page document, Seeman said the proposal to establish multiple capitals was aimed at ensuring balanced regional development across the state.   Under the plan, Chennai would serve as the technological capital, Coimbatore as the industrial hub, Madurai as the cultural capital, Kanyakumari as the philosophical centre, while the State Secretariat would be shifted to Tiruchirappalli.   He said…

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19

Mar

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DMK allots five seats to CPI

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday finalised a seat-sharing agreement with the Communist Party of India (CPI), allotting five Assembly seats ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.   The agreement was formally signed in Chennai by Chief Minister M K Stalin and CPI state secretary M Veerapandiyan, in the presence of senior leaders from both sides, cementing their alliance under the DMK-led front.   The allocation represents a marginal reduction for the CPI, which had contested six seats in the 2021 Assembly elections as part of the Secular Progressive Alliance. The final figure was reached after several…

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18

Mar

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Forward Bloc voices dissent over LF’s candidate selection

Signs of internal discord have surfaced within the Left camp ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with the All India Forward Bloc openly expressing dissatisfaction over the recently announced candidate list.   The party has accused the CPI(M) of unilaterally announcing a candidate for the Jalpaiguri Sadar Assembly constituency — considered a traditional stronghold of the Forward Bloc — without prior consultation. In protest, the Jalpaiguri district leadership of the party has issued a three-day ultimatum, warning of an independent electoral contest if their demands are not addressed.   Amal Goswami, Vice-President of the party’s district unit, criticised the decision, stating that…

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17

Mar

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Maharashtra Dy CM Shinde meets PM Modi, discusses state issues

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing various issues concerning the state.   The meeting took place at the Parliament House and lasted for over an hour.   Shiv Sena Members of Parliament, led by Parliamentary Party Leader Shrikant Shinde, also interacted with the prime minister, they said.     Shinde said, "Whenever the Parliament session begins, I usually come here. Yesterday, I had a meeting with our MPs. I try to attend every Parliament session, and I came this time as well. During my visit to Parliament, I met with Prime…

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17

Mar

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Prominent faces join TMC ahead of candidate list for 2026 polls

Just two days after the announcement of the schedule for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026, several prominent figures, including a former cricketer, joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday, adding momentum to the ruling party’s campaign. State Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya and Barrackpore MP Partha Bhowmick formally welcomed the new entrants by handing them the party flag at an event held earlier in the day.   Among those who joined the party were former cricketer Shiv Shankar Pal, noted academic and Santhal community figure Tanushree Hansda, and Islamic scholar Abdul Matin.   The development comes just hours before the TMC is expected to announce its candidate list…

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16

Mar

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The suspension of eight opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha is likely to be revoked on Tuesday. Decision to this effect was taken at a meeting convened by Speaker Om Birla.

The suspension of eight opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha is likely to be revoked on Tuesday. Sources confirmed that a decision in this regard was taken at a meeting convened by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla. Seven Congress and one CPI (M) MP were suspended on February 3 for unruly behaviour, following a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha in the first part of the Budget session. While the eight MPs were suspended for the entire session that is scheduled to conclude on April 2, Opposition parties have been urging the speaker to revoke the suspensions during one…

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