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26

Mar

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RG Kar victim’s mother makes political debut

Hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its third list of candidates for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, the party’s nominee from Panihati struck a defiant tone, declaring her intent to “uproot” the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).   “My goal is to completely uproot the Trinamool Congress. I hope the ‘Lotus’ blooms across West Bengal this time,” she said, appealing to voters in Panihati to support her. “Stand by a bereaved mother who has lost her daughter. If I win, the people of Panihati will win.”   She also emphasised that women’s safety would be a top priority…

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26

Mar

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TMC denied meeting with President Murmu for third time

Even as the political atmosphere intensifies ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections, fresh controversy has emerged between the Centre and West Bengal’s ruling party, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) failing to secure an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu for the third consecutive time.   According to sources, the TMC had first sought an appointment with the President on March 9 but was informed on March 11 that a meeting was not possible due to her prior commitments. A second request, proposing dates between March 16 and March 20, was also declined on March 22, citing similar reasons.   Undeterred,…

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25

Mar

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Owaisi takes on Mamata over minority issues

Amid intensifying political activity ahead of upcoming elections, Asaduddin Owaisi, chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday and launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.   Owaisi’s visit comes in the backdrop of persistent allegations by opposition parties, including the Congress, that AIMIM acts as the “B-team” of the BJP—charges the party has repeatedly denied. Despite such criticism, AIMIM has continued to expand its footprint, recently winning six seats in the Bihar elections.   During his Kolkata visit, Owaisi extended support to regional leader Humayun Kabir and his Janata Unnayan Party, signaling a strategic alliance…

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25

Mar

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BJP offering money to TMC BLAs: Banerjee

All India General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday made serious allegations against the BJP, claiming that its leaders are attempting to influence the party’s booth-level agents ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.   Addressing a massive rally in Patharpratima in South 24 Parganas, Banerjee alleged that BJP leaders from Delhi are contacting TMC’s BLA(2)s (Booth Level Agents) and offering them money.   “They are calling and saying, ‘We will give you money; work for us.’ The matter has been brought to the notice of the concerned authorities,” he said, claiming that the list of…

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24

Mar

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Kerala CM defends his ‘chettatharam’ remark against Sudhakaran

Clarifying his word "chettatharam" (meanness, cheapness, vile behavior) remark against former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Tuesday said that the word was not used with the intention to insult but as a reference to his former colleague's “betrayal” of Marxist ideology.   Responding to reporters' queries on the issue at a press conference, Vijayan said that he did not refer to Sudhakaran as a 'chetta' (closely translated as a bad man).   "I said political 'chettatharam' (cheapness). It is a term I have used several times in the past. It does not mean…

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23

Mar

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The commencement of the Delhi Assembly’s Budget Session saw a dramatic boycott by AAP MLAs, who protested with a symbolic ‘arthi’ to decry what they called the ‘murder’ of democracy by the ruling BJP.

The commencement of the Delhi Assembly's Budget Session saw a dramatic boycott by AAP MLAs, who protested with a symbolic 'arthi' to decry what they called the 'murder' of democracy by the ruling BJP.     The political confrontation unfolded  on Monday when Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators staged a protest outside the Delhi Assembly on the first day of Budget session of the Assembly, alleging that they were being prevented from entering the House and raising public issues, even as Speaker Vijender Gupta strongly condemned their actions as a violation of parliamentary decorum.   Leader of the Opposition, Atishi,…

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23

Mar

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JMM to go solo on 19 seats in Assam after talks fail with Congress

In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has decided to contest independently on 19 seats after failing to reach a seat-sharing agreement with the Indian National Congress.   JMM General Secretary and spokesperson Vinod Pandey said that negotiations with Congress did not materialise. Hopes of a possible alliance had prompted JMM supremo and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to travel to Delhi on Sunday, but discussions failed to yield any breakthrough.   Assam is currently ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while Congress serves as the principal opposition in the…

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22

Mar

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TVK exits DMK alliance ahead of TN polls

In a significant political development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) on Sunday announced its withdrawal from the DMK-led alliance, citing unmet demands and differences over seat-sharing.   TVK founder T Velmurugan made the announcement at the party’s headquarters in Virugambakkam, Chennai. He said the decision followed the failure of the DMK to address the party’s 10-point charter of demands.   “We have been part of the DMK alliance since the 2019 Parliamentary elections. For the upcoming Assembly polls, the DMK offered us one seat with some flexibility regarding the constituency. However, TVK has its own ideology…

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22

Mar

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and discussed the national capital’s all-around development.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and discussed the national capital's all-around development.   "I had the privilege of a heartfelt meeting with the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which I received his invaluable guidance. His visionary leadership and special affection for Delhi always fill us with fresh energy and inspiration," Gupta said in a post on X.   The BJP leader said that during the meeting, detailed discussions on Delhi's all-around development were held, including strengthening infrastructure, and commitment to fulfilling the people's aspirations."With the able guidance and continuous support of the…

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21

Mar

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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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