In a landmark political development, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari has been officially chosen as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal, following the party’s sweeping victory in the 2026 state assembly elections. The decision marks a historic turning point in the state’s political landscape, ending over a decade of governance by...
In a notable development following recent political changes in West Bengal, security arrangements outside the residences and key offices associated with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, have been significantly reduced. The scaling down of security measures comes in the aftermath of the 2026 state Assembly election results, which...
A major constitutional and political debate has emerged in West Bengal after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly refused to step down following her party’s defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections. Despite losing power to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Banerjee has maintained that the electoral outcome does not reflect the people’s mandate and has declined...
Kolkata: Torrential overnight rain brought Kolkata to a standstill on Tuesday, leaving the city waterlogged just days ahead of the Durga Puja festivities. Several Durga Puja pandals were submerged, sparking concerns for organisers and devotees as the festival preparations were severely hampered. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Durga Puja,...
Kolkata: Chaos erupted in the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday during a special session convened to discuss the alleged persecution and harassment of Bengali people in the state. The BJP boycotted the proceedings during the question hour, and tensions escalated, leading to a clash between BJP and TMC legislators. During the altercation, BJP legislator Shankar...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government on Thursday, alleging a conspiracy to strip citizens of their voting rights. Speaking at the foundation day celebration of Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) on Mayo Road in Kolkata, she claimed that the Centre is planning to implement the National Register...
Kolkata, the first Indian city to have an underground metro system, has taken another big step in expanding its rapid transit network. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 13 kilometers of new metro tracks and launched train services on three new routes — Noapara-Jai Hind Bimanbandar, Sealdah-Esplanade, and Beleghata-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay. These new sections will...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to attend the inauguration of three major Kolkata Metro projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22, according to a senior state government official. The decision comes against the backdrop of alleged harassment and linguistic discrimination faced by Bengali migrants in BJP-ruled states. The official stated...
KOLKATA: On Thursday, Mamata Banerjee, the Chairperson of the Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister of West Bengal, intensified her criticism of the BJP regarding the purported mistreatment of Bengali-speaking individuals from West Bengal in various states, asserting that such actions will not be tolerated. In retaliation, Amit Malviya, the head of the BJP’s IT cell,...
KOLKATA: Mithun Chakraborty, an actor and member of the BJP National Executive, denied on Thursday the claims made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that Bengali-speaking migrant workers are facing harassment and torture in various states governed by the BJP. After participating in a BJP organizational meeting in Kolkata, he stated, “These are all...