With the TMC losing elections and, thus, majority in Assembly, Banerjee's continuation in office would be against the constitutional requirement of holding the CM's post.
Party insiders suggest that reclaiming Writers’ Building would not only be a logistical decision but also a political statement, underscoring a break from the Trinamool era.
The notice was issued in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to the Sona Pappu alias Biswajit Poddar syndicate case.
Senior TMC leaders Shashi Panja and Kunal Ghosh began a sit-in protest outside the venue over alleged attempts to illegally open the ballot boxes.
Following the recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India has directed the deployment of NIA sleuths to prevent the use of crude bombs to disrupt the polling.
Now in her third term, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces an electorate that has as yet not demonstrated a clear appetite for upheaval. Will BJP’s much touted ‘Poriborton’ come?
Five men have been arrested for allegedly assaulting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Subhendu Sarkar from Kumarganj in South Dinajpur district.
As per the 3 pm data released by the Election Commission, Dakshin Dinajpur recorded the highest turnout at 81.49 per cent, followed by Paschim Medinipur at 81.07 per cent, Jhargram at 81.04 per cent, and Birbhum at 80.22 per cent.
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and Rajya Sabha MP, Samik Bhattacharya, on Sunday, alleged that democratic rights are being systematically suppressed in West Bengal under the Trinamool Congress-led state government.
Amit Shah said the Bengal elections will decide between fear and trust, as BJP steps up its campaign against the TMC over governance, corruption and law and order issues.
