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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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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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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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14

Mar

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PM Modi corners TMC, cites RG Kar, Sandeshkhali incidents at Brigade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Saturday, using a popular Bengali song to highlight concerns over women’s safety and governance in the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.   Referring to the song “Come home before dusk falls,” sung by Ishan Mitra in a Bengali film based on popular detective character the Byomkesh Bakshi, the Prime Minister said the lyrics — originally a heartfelt appeal for a loved one to return home safely — now reflect the fear felt by…

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14

Mar

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Eyeing Dalit votes, Mamata announces five new boards

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced the formation of five new Cultural and Development Boards for marginalised communities in the state, a move that comes just days before the expected announcement of the schedule for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election 2026. According to the announcement, the boards will be set up for the Munda, Kora, Dom, Kumbhakar, and Sadgop communities. The initiative aims to support their socio-economic development while preserving their distinct cultural identities. Speaking on the occasion, Mamata congratulated members of these communities and highlighted their role in shaping Bengal’s heritage. She said that each of these…

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13

Mar

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Sasikala announces new party to contest 2026 TN polls

VK Sasikala on Friday announced the formation of a new political party named All India Puratchithalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AIPMMK) and declared that it will contest the upcoming Assembly elections under the ‘Thennanthoppu’ (Coconut Grove) symbol.   Speaking to the media at her residence in Poes Garden, Chennai, Sasikala said the party was founded with the objective of continuing the political legacy of MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. She had earlier announced plans to launch a new party in February last year and later unveiled its flag.   Sasikala said that MGR had launched a movement with the aim of eliminating…

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07

Mar

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Entertainment, States

Netflix to open office in Hyderabad, CM Reddy to inaugurate

Global OTT giant Netflix is set to expand its presence in India with the opening of a new office in Hyderabad. The facility, spread across nearly 30,000 square feet, will be inaugurated on March 12 by A Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, along with the state’s IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu.   The new office marks an important milestone as Netflix completes 10 years of operations in India. The streaming platform already operates an office in Mumbai, and the Hyderabad facility will be its second office in the country.   Officials believe the expansion will further strengthen…

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07

Mar

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant enters politics, set for statewide tour

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will formally join the JD(U) on Saturday, marking his entry into active politics. The decision was taken at a meeting of JD(U) MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and senior leaders chaired by Nitish Kumar at his official residence, 1 Aney Marg, Patna, on Friday.   Following his induction into the party, Nishant is expected to embark on a statewide tour, a move leaders say will signal his political debut and bolster the organisation at the grassroots.   The meeting witnessed emotional moments as several party leaders urged Kumar to reconsider his decision to…

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