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If you want me to protect you, vote for TMC: Mamata at Farakka

If you want me to protect you, vote for TMC: Mamata at Farakka

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission (EC) while addressing a public rally in Farakka, alleging unprecedented administrative overreach ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections. ย  ย  Expressing strong displeasure over the transfer of officials, Mamata claimed that even civic bodies were being brought under the Commissionโ€™s control. ย  โ€œI have never before heard of corporations, too, falling under their control,โ€ she said. Alleging bias, she further remarked that officials from Bengal were being sent out while those โ€œclose to the BJPโ€ were being brought into the state. ย  Reiterating…
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Not temples or mosques, we want jobs: LF releases manifesto

Not temples or mosques, we want jobs: LF releases manifesto

With a strong focus on employment and industrial growth, the Left Front (LF) on Saturday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly Elections, placing jobs, governance, and womenโ€™s safety at the centre of its campaign. ย  The manifesto was released at Pramod Dasgupta Bhawan in the presence of senior CPI(M) leaders Biman Bose and Mohammed Salim. Emphasising a shift from identity politics, the Lf declared, โ€œNot temples or mosquesโ€”we want jobs,โ€ positioning development as its core agenda. ย  The manifesto promises permanent employment opportunities for every family, with a commitment to provide at least two job options to every…
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Cong DAC to submit report on Haryana RS cross-voting

Cong DAC to submit report on Haryana RS cross-voting

The Haryana Congress Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) is set to prepare a report and convey its decision to the party high command regarding the alleged cross-voting by five Congress MLAs in last monthโ€™s Rajya Sabha elections. ย  The committee, chaired by senior leader Dharampal Malik, met at the Haryana Congress office on Friday evening. ย  The five MLAs are accused of cross-voting in favour of the BJP-backed independent candidate. Satish Nandal has been issued a show-cause notice for โ€œanti-party activitiesโ€ by deliberately not supporting the Congress official candidate. ย  Polling for the two Rajya Sabha seats in Haryana was held…
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BJP candidate list out; Annamalai’s name not on it

BJP candidate list out; Annamalai’s name not on it

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, with former state president K. Annamalai missing from the lineup after he reportedly declined to contest. Sources said that Annamalai chose not to enter the fray due to dissatisfaction over seat allocation by alliance partner AIADMK. ย  BJP has fielded several prominent leaders across constituencies. Union Minister of State L. Murugan will contest from the Avanashi (SC) seat, while former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been nominated from Mylapore. Sitting MLA and Mahila Morcha national President Vanathi Srinivasan will contest from…
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One held in Punjab BJP office blast case

One held in Punjab BJP office blast case

At least two suspects linked to the Punjab BJP office blast have been identified by the Chandigarh police, officials said on Friday. According to a senior police official, โ€œfurther investigations are on,โ€ adding that efforts are underway to nab the accused. ย  The explosion occurred around 5 pm on Wednesday when a suspected crude explosive device was hurled near the BJP office. No casualties were reported from the incident. ย  Forensic officials and the bomb detection squad were seen collecting evidence to determine the nature, material and intensity of the explosives used in the attack. ย  Officials said that on…
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Will win over 170 seats: Shah beams in Bengal

Will win over 170 seats: Shah beams in Bengal

Accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday filed his nomination papers as the partyโ€™s candidate for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, marking a high-voltage start to his campaign. ย  Adhikari submitted his nomination at the Alipore Survey Building after a massive roadshow that began at Hazra Crossing. The procession, dubbed the โ€˜Vijay Sankalp Sabhaโ€™ (Victory Pledge Rally), saw Shah and Adhikari riding atop a decorated tableau, showering rose petals as they moved through South Kolkata. ย  The rally drew large crowds, with BJP supporters waving saffron flags and raising slogans. However, tensions briefly flared…
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New alliance in Bengal? Owaisi, Kabir share stage at a rally

New alliance in Bengal? Owaisi, Kabir share stage at a rally

A new political alignment ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections came into focus on Wednesday as Asaduddin Owaisi and Humayun Kabir jointly addressed a public rally in Murshidabad. ย  The rally, held at Dubtala ground in Naoda, marked the first major public show of strength following the formal announcement of the alliance between Kabirโ€™s newly launched Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on March 25. ย  Addressing the gathering, Owaisi launched a sharp attack on both the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP, targeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra…
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TVK seeks tight security for Vijay; writes to Amit Shah

TVK seeks tight security for Vijay; writes to Amit Shah

A senior leader of the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Wednesday has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking enhanced security for party founder and actor Vijay amid concerns over alleged lapses during his election campaign. ย  CTR Nirmal Kumar, Joint General Secretary of the party, highlighted security concerns in a letter addressed to the Union Home Ministry, stating that Vijayโ€”who is currently under โ€˜Yโ€™ category security coverโ€”requires stronger protection as he campaigns for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ย  Vijay formally launched his campaign on March 30 after filing his nomination from the Perambur constituency. Although the…
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Shah may attend Suvendu’s Bhabanipur nomination filing event

Shah may attend Suvendu’s Bhabanipur nomination filing event

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to attend the nomination filing of Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur on Thursday, signaling the BJPโ€™s intensified push in the state ahead of the Assembly elections. Sources say the decision to field Adhikari against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the high-profile constituency was finalised by Shah, national President Nitin Nabin, and other central leaders following a โ€œgreen signalโ€ from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Barring any last-minute official engagements at the Home Ministry, Shah is likely to attend the event marking Adhikariโ€™s Bhabanipur nomination. Prior to the submission, he may address a public rally at…
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BJP files complaint against Mamata

BJP files complaint against Mamata

Mamata Banerjee's controversy deepened on Tuesday as the BJP raised strong objections to remarks made by the West Bengal Chief Minister during the campaign for the state Assembly Elections, alleging that her comments are creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation among voters. A BJP delegation met the Election Commission (EC) of India on Monday in New Delhi to formally register the complaint, and on Tuesday, party leaders carried their protest to the office of the State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Kolkata. ย  After meeting with the EC, Suvendu Adhikari, the BJPโ€™s candidate from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur, accused…
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