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    Nitin Nabin accuses TMC of betraying women over quota bill

    BJP leader Nitin Nabin accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by opposing the central government's women's reservation bill. He stated that the TMC's stance on this issue contrasts with their alleged support for minority reservations. Nabin highlighted concerns about women's safety in West Bengal and criticized the state government's policies regarding infiltrators.

    'I-PAC a means to earn money by promoting corruption': BJP's Dilip Ghosh slams TMC ahead of Bengal polls

    West Bengal BJP candidate from the Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency, Dilip Ghosh, on Monday called the India Political Action Committee (I-PAC) a "means to promote corruption" in the state following the arrest of Director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case.

    'Won’t let employees lose jobs': Mamata Banerjee defends I-PAC, accuses BJP of intimidation

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the BJP. She accused the party of intimidating her political consultancy firm, I-PAC. Banerjee also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding women's reservation and delimitation. She asserted that the government's actions were aimed at dividing the country. Banerjee vowed to protect I-PAC employees.

    TMC ramps up campaign: Abhishek Banerjee urges door-to-door push across Bengal

    Bengal's election campaign intensifies as Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee directs party workers to reach out to all voters. Cadres are instructed to explain government schemes and development work. They are also told to remain vigilant on polling day, monitor EVMs, and report any intimidation.

    West Bengal polls: ECI flags 55 seats as 'expenditure sensitive'

    West Bengal faces heightened election scrutiny. The Election Commission has marked 55 constituencies as expenditure sensitive. This year, 100 observers are deployed, the highest number across poll-bound regions. Seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies have surged. Several border areas and urban centers are under close watch to ensure fair elections.

    TMC 'betrayed' women, will be punished in Polls: PM Modi in Bengal

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Trinamool and Congress for allegedly conspiring to defeat the Women's Reservation Bill. He addressed rallies in West Bengal's tribal regions, accusing the ruling party of betraying women. Modi promised financial assistance and the creation of Lakhpati Didis if the BJP forms the government, highlighting women's empowerment.

    • West Bengal polls: PM misusing govt machinery for political campaigns, says Mamata Banerjee

      West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaigns. She stated that Modi's address regarding the women's quota bill constituted an illegal campaign for the BJP. Banerjee plans to file a complaint with the Election Commission. She questioned the delay in implementing the women's reservation bill passed in September 2023.

      'Na padai Na kamai, Na dawai, Na sichai': PM Modi in Jhargram alleges 'ruthless' TMC ignored tribals, must be ousted from West Bengal

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jhargram, West Bengal. He accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of neglecting tribal communities and women. Modi urged voters to support the BJP for development and to protect Bengal's heritage. He promised better electricity supply and benefits for tribal families. The upcoming elections are crucial for the state's future.

      PM should first release 'blocked' central funds before professing love for Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee

      TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 2 lakh crore in central dues to West Bengal before professing love for the state. He criticized "Modi's guarantee" as "zero guarantee" and highlighted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's commitment to her promises, contrasting it with alleged BJP inaction on development projects.

      This assembly poll battle to save Bengal's identity: Modi

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the West Bengal assembly election is a fight to preserve the state's identity, accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of favoring "infiltrators" over native populations. He alleged the TMC aims to form a "government of infiltrators and for infiltrators," urging voters to unite for its removal.

      “Syndicate raj grabbed tribal land”: Modi targets TMC in Purulia

      In Purulia, a major tribal-dominated district in the State, the PM said that the the agricultural infrastructure in West Bengal is under the thumb of the TMC syndicate. He accused the ruling party of handing over control of agricultural mandis and cold storage facilities to their "syndicate" members. issued a stern warning to those involved in corruption and vowed that once the BJP forms the government, they will "uproot the syndicate."

      West Bengal polls: Mamata betrayed Bengal's women by conspiring with parties like Congress, says Nitin Nabin

      BJP president Nitin Nabin blamed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Congress for the failure of the women's reservation bill. He urged voters to remove the TMC government to drive out infiltrators and ensure national security. Nabin promised good governance and a secure environment for all citizens if the BJP is voted to power.

      West Bengal elections: TMC 'betrayed' women, will be punished in assembly polls, says PM Modi

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by blocking a bill for 33% reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. He asserted that women voters in West Bengal would punish the TMC in the upcoming assembly polls for opposing women's empowerment.

      Modi accuses TMC, Congress of blocking women’s reservation bill

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Trinamool Congress and Congress of conspiring to block the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament. He stated that West Bengal's women will punish TMC for betraying them. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refuted the claims, stating TMC champions women's representation and opposes the delimitation exercise linked to the bill.

      'TMC betrayed women': PM Modi slams CM Mamata after Constitution Amendment Bill falls in Lok Sabha
      Voter roll deletions shift West Bengal polls from governance to identity battle

      West Bengal's election focus has dramatically shifted. Massive deletions from electoral rolls have transformed the campaign. Issues of corruption and jobs now take a backseat. The election is now a battle over identity and citizenship. Voters are concerned about their names being removed from the voter list. This has created anxiety and polarization across the state.

      PM Modi apologises to women after Lok Sabha rejects 33% quota bill, vows to ‘remove every obstacle’ to ensure representation

      Prime Minister Modi has apologized to women across India. The Lok Sabha rejected a proposal for 33% reservation for women in Parliament. The Prime Minister blamed opposition parties for blocking the bill. This setback impacts women's empowerment efforts. The government aimed for implementation by the 2029 General Elections. Concerns were raised by some southern states regarding population-linked delimitation.

      Amit Shah slams opposition for stalling women’s quota bill, warns of ‘wrath of women’ in 2029 polls

      Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized opposition parties for obstructing the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha. He warned that the 'wrath of women' would be faced in the 2029 General Elections and at all future electoral levels due to this 'reprehensible' act.

      "In name of women empowerment, BJP pushing dangerous delimitation exercise": TMC

      Political tensions in West Bengal are heating up ahead of the Assembly elections, as Trinamool Congress (TMC) slammed BJP over the Delimitation Bill on Friday, labelling it a "dangerous" exercise hidden behind the veil of women's empowerment to weaken Bengal's parliamentary representation.

      West Bengal Assembly Elections: Congress releases 'people's chargesheet' against TMC, BJP-led Centre

      West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee released a “people’s chargesheet” accusing both the Trinamool Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of failing Bengal on governance, jobs, corruption and cultural issues. The party alleged “misgovernance” by the state, citing scams, recruitment irregularities, rising debt and law-and-order concerns, while also blaming the Centre for fund delays and promoting “anti-Bengal sentiment”. Congress said both parties have let the state down, accusing them of blame-shifting and deepening social and political divisions.

      TMC, BJP trade barbs on campaign trail during Poila Boishakh

      West Bengal witnessed high-octane campaigning on Bengali New Year. TMC and BJP leaders clashed over cultural identity and governance. The TMC highlighted fish and rice as Bengali heritage, accusing the BJP of potential curbs. The BJP countered, asserting its support for Bengali traditions and criticizing the TMC's fisheries policies. Leaders urged voters for a change in governance.

      TMC flays govt's 'devious plot' to push delimitation

      Derek O'Brien accused the Centre of using women’s reservation as a cover to push delimitation, alleging it could alter political representation.

      Bengal will reply to bombs with votes, form double-engine govt: Amit Shah

      Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated West Bengal will respond to violence with votes. He predicted a BJP 'double-engine' government in the assembly elections. Shah also emphasised the election's purpose is to remove infiltrators. He assured adequate central forces are deployed for fair polls. Shah warned TMC workers to stay home on poll day or face jail.

      West Bengal elections 2026: Modi promises women’s quota, police reforms, UCC push

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised 33% reservation for women in government jobs and stronger safety measures in West Bengal. Home Minister Amit Shah stated a 'son of the soil' will be Chief Minister. Both leaders reiterated the BJP's commitment to implementing the Uniform Civil Code. The party also pledged to investigate alleged corruption and post-poll violence.

      TMC supports 'tukde-tukde' gang that threatened to snap Siliguri Corridor because of appeasement: PM Modi

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that the "tukde-tukde" gang threatened to sever the Siliguri Corridor, aiming to isolate the Northeast. He accused the TMC of supporting this group through appeasement politics, from the streets to Parliament. Modi also claimed the TMC has hindered central schemes and neglected north Bengal's development.

      Women, youth, scheme beneficiaries: TMC, BJP battle to woo same set of voters through poll promises in West Bengal

      West Bengal's upcoming elections see TMC and BJP vying for women, youth, and welfare recipients. The TMC focuses on its established social coalition, while the BJP aims to break it with financial aid and identity politics. The Left and Congress seek relevance through job promises. Manifestos reveal strategic appeals to specific voter groups, shaping the electoral landscape.

      "Full account of 15 years," PM Modi vows "white paper" on TMC corruption, Rs 3,000 monthly aid for women

      West Bengal elections 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged a strong legal response to alleged corruption by the Trinamool Congress syndicate. He announced a BJP government would release a white paper detailing 15 years of alleged TMC misrule. Modi also promised financial benefits for women and assured that existing schemes would continue. He expressed confidence in a significant BJP victory in West Bengal.

      Hazaaron logon ka rela Bengal mein khela karne wala hai: PM Modi's jibe at TMC ahead of West Bengal polls

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal. He stated the large crowd was a trailer for the May 4 election results. Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress and highlighted the BJP's six guarantees for the state. He also mentioned farmer benefits and a zero-tolerance policy on infiltration.

      TMC counters PM Modi's Bengal speech with '7-point reality check'

      Derek O'Brien challenges Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements on India's progress and West Bengal's economy. O'Brien highlights widespread poverty in India and West Bengal's economic growth. He counters claims of factory closures and worker migration, citing an increase in registered companies. O'Brien also addresses joblessness and safety in the state, presenting a contrasting view to the Prime Minister's assertions.

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