Mamata pays tribute to July 21 martyrs amid observances by multiple factions
Mamata Banerjee's message came as the TMC observed one of its most politically significant dates under dramatically altered circumstances.
Mamata Banerjee's message came as the TMC observed one of its most politically significant dates under dramatically altered circumstances.
The Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal authorities to stop all demolition work at Lok Sabha MP and Trinamool…
Madan Mitra is being examined over allegations that he facilitated appointments in municipal bodies in exchange for money and gold.
The rebel Trinamool camp is rapidly building its own power structure across West Bengal, appointing district leaders and a new spokesperson team. Anubrata Mondal's return to lead Birbhum has emerged as the biggest highlight.
Speculation is rife that Anubrata Mondal, alias Kesto, one of the heavyweight Trinamul Congress (TMC) leader in Birbhum for the past two decades, is poised to switch allegiance to the rebel Ritabrata Banerjee camp in a bid to avoid imminent arrest in connection with post-poll violence and cash loot cases of 2021.
A routine baggage scan at Kolkata airport uncovered an empty pistol magazine and six live rounds in a councillor’s bag. Months later, after failing to show valid documents, police moved in and made the arrest under the Arms Act.
The new government in West Bengal is set to take oath on a culturally significant day as administrative and constitutional processes move into their final stage. BJP has confirmed the swearing-in date.
BJP’s big Bengal win was built on strong seat conversion, ministerial upsets and a wave of voter anger that TMC struggled to contain.
I recall that day fifteen years ago, when Trinamool came to power in the Assembly elections of 2011. The grassroots party did sweep the polls as was predicted by astute political pundits.
Senior Trinamul Congress (TMC) leaders and former ministers suffered decisive defeats across East Burdwan, West Burdwan and Bankura, with the party losing ground sharply in what were once considered strongholds.
