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West Bengal polls phase 1: Candidates report asset surge since 2021; BJP''s Adhikari shows decline
Candidates in the West Bengal Assembly polls are declaring significant asset increases. Jakir Hossain's wealth more than doubled to over Rs 133 crore. Sudip Kumar Mukherjee saw a 2,344 percent rise to Rs 11 crore. Krishna Kalyani's assets jumped by 247 percent to over Rs 20 crore. Manas Ranjan Bhunia also more than doubled his assets.
Ballygunge braces for intense battle as TMC seeks 4th term with veteran leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay
The Ballygunge Assembly constituency - 161 is a wholly urban legislative seat situated in South Kolkata in West Bengal. Known as one of the city's most upscale and affluent residential areas, muslims constitute the majority in this area. The constituency's voters are drawn largely from the professional and educated classes, giving the seat a political character distinct from much of Bengal's rural areas.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury returns to state politics, faces incumbent BJP MLA Subrata Maitra in fight for survival at Berhampore
Congress heavyweight Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is set to return to state politics after two and a half decades, facing Bharatiya Janata Party incumbent MLA Subrata Maitra and Trinamool Congress's Naru Gopal Mukherjee in a tough fight for survival at Berhampore Assembly Constituency.
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Congress veteran Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleges attack by TMC workers
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claims TMC workers attacked him during campaigning in Murshidabad. He alleges the ruling party obstructs development projects for political gain. Chowdhury is contesting the Assembly elections after 30 years. West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Vote counting is on May 4.
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Baharampur poll battle hinges on religious divide, with Congress veteran Adhir Chowdhury a key variable
Baharampur's assembly seat faces a keen contest. Incumbent MLA Subrata Maitra, TMC's Naru Gopal Mukherjee, and former MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury are in the fray. Religious polarization and Chowdhury's return after a Lok Sabha defeat shape the electoral landscape. Voters' choices may be influenced by events beyond the constituency.
Bhabanipur: Seat mirroring Bengal's political journey from Congress citadel to Mamata's fortress
Bhabanipur, a key Kolkata constituency, has a rich political history. It was once a Congress stronghold before becoming Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's political fortress. The seat has witnessed significant electoral battles, reflecting West Bengal's political shifts. As the 2026 elections approach, Bhabanipur remains central to the state's political narrative.
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West Bengal BJP candidate list 2026: Second list of 111 candidates, Nishit Pramanik to contest from Mathabhanga; Check complete roll
BJP Candidate List Bengal for 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its second list of 111 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Nishit Pramanik will contest from Mathabhanga (SC). The list covers seats in north Bengal, Murshidabad, and Nadia. The party is fielding SC/ST candidates in reserved constituencies. Elections are scheduled for April 23 and April 29, with counting on May 4.
TMC West Bengal candidate list: Mamata Banerjee announces full list of candidates for 294 seats ahead of assembly elections
As West Bengal gears up for assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress announced its candidate list, a critical exercise to maintain dominance after 15 years. The party focused on balancing experience with youth, analyzing local equations and feedback to counter anti-incumbency and ensure winnability for a potential fourth consecutive mandate.
West Bengal BJP candidate list 2026: First list of 144 candidates out; Suvendhu Adhikari fielded in two seats; Check complete roll
BJP Candidate List Bengal for 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of 144 candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Senior leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, finalized the selections at a Central Election Committee meeting. Prominent figures like Suvendu Adhikari and Agnimitra Paul are among those fielded across key constituencies.
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: From Bhabanipur to Nandigram, 10 key seats that could shape the battle
West Bengal Election 2026: 10 Key Constituencies: West Bengal Assembly elections are announced. Key constituencies in Kolkata and surrounding areas are set for intense political contests. Bhabanipur, Nandigram, Ballygunge, Kolkata Port, Bhangar, Baruipur Paschim, Diamond Harbour, Tamluk, Asansol Dakshin, and Kharagpur Sadar are among the seats to watch.
Ailing Bengal minister Subrata Mukherjee dies
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Subrata Mukherjee died after prolonged illness at a state-run hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
West Bengal: Subrata Mukherjee given charge of Sadhan Pande's departments
Besides the two new departments, Mukherjee holds the portfolios of Public Enterprises and Industrial Reconstruction, and Panchayat and Rural Development.
Sovan Chatterjee in house arrest after release from hospital
Speaking to the mediaperson from the window of the SSKM hospital, Former Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Mayor Sovan Chatterjee claimed today evening that “he was detained by the hospital authority without any valid reasons and despite being fit.”
Narada case: Leaders to stay in jail as Calcutta HC adjourns hearing till Thursday
Tushar Mehta, arguing on behalf of the CBI, said “it’s not about anyone staying in jail or not. Rather, the question is the extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances when the cause of justice was constrained. There was an orchestrated attempt that justice is not done.”
Three arrested TMC leaders admitted in hospital following complaints of respiratory distress
Both Madan Mitra and Sovon Chatterjee recently recovered from Covid. Sovon Chatterjee is also a diabetic and has Compulsive Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). They complained of respiratory distress, following which the duo was rushed to SSKM hospital and admitted to Woodburn Block around 3:40am on Tuesday.
CBI court grants bail to four TMC leaders arrested in Narada case
Special CBI court judge Anupam Mukherjee granted bail to senior ministers Subrata Mukherjee and Firhad Hakim, Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra and former minister Sovan Chatterjee after hearing their lawyers and the counsel for the agency, lawyer Anindya Raut said.
West Bengal elections 2021: Covid-19 fear grips voters as party biggies lock horns
“Offering better healthcare is our motto, if Sanyukta Morcha is voted to power,” he said. “He had helped people during Covid lockdown and healthcare crisis,” said Asit Das, a resident of a slum on the fringes of Ballygunge’s Bondel gate area.
Bengal minister praises foreign funding agencies, blasts Centre for non co-operation
Foreign funding agencies keen to help Bengal panchyat department, but not the union government, says Bengal minister.
Mamata Banerjee will be busy inaugurating Durga Pujas across the city
One of CM's close associates and a senior minister told ET on Wednesday that almost all the key puja organisers in Kolkata wanted the chief minister to inaugurate their pujas.
Break bones of CPI(M) workers if attacked, says TMC minister Subrata Mukherjee
Subrata Mukherjee today courted controversy by threatening that if any party activist is attacked by CPI(M) workers, TMC activists will break their bones.
Becharam Manna ready look after NRLM project
NRLM is a poject under the department of Panchayat held by senior minister and top Trinamool Congress leader Subrata Mukherjee.
Bengal BJP president Rahul Sinha's brother joins TMC youth wing
West Bengal BJP president Rahul Sinha's brother today joined the Trinamool Congress's youth wing at a rally here, according to TMYC national president.
CBI summon in Saradha scam doesn't prove Madan Mitra guilty: Trinamool's Subrata Mukherjee
"CBI can summon anyone they like. But if someone is summoned by CBI it doesn't prove him guilty," Mukherjee told reporters.
Secular ideals of Indira Gandhi more relevant today: TMC leader Subrata Mukherjee
"Indira Gandhi used to treat the minority community as her own children," State Panchayat Minister and senior TMC leader Subrata Mukherjee said.
TMC will maintain equal distance from Congress, BJP
Senior TMC leader Subrata Mukherjee claimed that Ramesh's remarks ruling out alliance with the TMC was not in tune with Manmohan Singh's contention.
'Invisible Congress hand' behind heckling of Mamata: Subrata Mukherjee
It should be looked into if an invisible hand of Congress worked behind CPI(M) and SFI hooliganism against the CM, Amit Mitra.
Minister claims attack on Mamata Banerjee was aimed at killing her
"It was a ploy to kill Banerjee," Panchayat minister Subrata Mukherjee said.
Mamata Banerjee revamps her party in the wake of panchayet polls in Bengal
West Bengal chief minister and TMC chief has revamped her organisation by setting up one core committee & two party cells before ensuing panchayet elections.
Pranab Mukherjee prepared to talk to Mamata Banerjee when she is ready
UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee today said he would talk to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee when she is ready to talk to him.
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