TMC VINESH CHANDEL ARREST

'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 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.

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.

Ethnic aspirations define political loyalty in Bengal's Junglemahal ahead of Assembly elections 2026

West Bengal elections 2026: Political contests in West Bengal's Junglemahal are influenced by ethnic identity struggles. The Kudmi-Mahato community seeks Scheduled Tribe status, expressing disillusionment with the TMC government. Meanwhile, the Santal community prioritizes educational development. These community demands are creating a complex electoral landscape for mainstream parties.

Bengal Polls: Voting for any party other than TMC means vote for BJP, says Abhishek Banerjee

Abhishek Banerjee urged Murshidabad voters to support TMC for development and stability. He accused opposition parties of aligning with the BJP and highlighted TMC's welfare plans for erosion-hit families and farmers. Banerjee promised piped water, healthcare, pensions, and housing for all. He also raised concerns about electoral roll deletions and rising input costs for farmers.

Minority drift may reverse as SIR, UCC, AIMIM-AJUP collapse could strengthen TMC's Muslim fortress

Recent developments, including significant voter list deletions and the BJP's UCC promise, have seemingly reversed a potential drift in the TMC's minority vote bank. Smaller Muslim outfits' ability to challenge the ruling party has diminished, leading to a renewed consolidation of Muslim voters behind the TMC out of fear of a divided vote aiding the BJP.

"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 polls highlight stark wealth gap: Crorepatis vs ₹500 candidate

Border villages in WB's Murshidabad caught in whirlpool of infiltration politics, identity fears

Illegal immigration from Bangladesh dominates politics in Murshidabad's border areas. Parties debate infiltration, identity cards, and demographic changes. Residents face scrutiny and fear name deletions from voter lists. The unfenced border fuels smuggling. Both major parties use the issue, while smaller parties criticize the focus on the border over local issues.

'BJP plan is to bring NIA, detonate bomb, blame someone:' Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of attempt to frame youth in West Bengal

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, while addressing a gathering, said, "Their (BJP) plan is to bring in the NIA, detonate the bomb, and then blame it on someone else. They'll bring in some people from outside, accuse you, and arrest the boys tomorrow. It's just a matter of a few days. Be patient, just register your name, and don't get into any trouble. I'm appealing to you; they'll steal votes by creating trouble. If necessary, you should monitor them even at night..."

Aroop Biswas under pressure as Tollygunj simmers over jobs, deleted votes, Tollywood control

Kolkata’s Tollygunj—long a stronghold of Aroop Biswas—is witnessing rare political churn ahead of the 2026 polls, with voter anger building over job losses, deletion of over 43,000 names from electoral rolls, and allegations of entrenched local and industry-level control by the Biswas brothers. A triangular contest involving the TMC, BJP and CPI(M) has turned the seat into a high-stakes battle, testing whether one of the Trinamool Congress’s last urban bastions can hold amid rising discontent and shifting voter dynamics.

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.

ED summons I-PAC Bengal chief's relatives to appear before it

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned relatives of I-PAC's Bengal chief for questioning. This follows the arrest of Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of the political consultancy firm. The ED is investigating alleged financial irregularities and money laundering amounting to approximately Rs 50 crore. Chandel has been remanded to ED custody.

ED summons wife, brother of I-PAC director Pratik Jain in money laundering probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Barbie Jain and Pulkit Jain, wife and brother of I-PAC co-founder and director Pratik Jain, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged hawala transactions. The duo has been asked to appear before the agency in New Delhi on Wednesday and will be questioned under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials said.

Bengali-speaking people persecuted, tormented in BJP-ruled states: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

Abhishek Banerjee claims Bengali speakers face harassment and are labelled Bangladeshis in BJP-ruled states. He accuses the Modi government of denying Bengal its rightful dues as revenge. Banerjee asserts that the people of Bengal will defeat the BJP in the upcoming Assembly poll results on May 4.

TMC demands immediate release of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel

The Trinamool Congress has demanded the immediate release of Vinesh Chandel, a co-founder of I-PAC. Chandel was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering case. The party described the arrest, just days before the West Bengal elections, as electoral sabotage.

I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel sent to 10 days in ED custody

A special court in Delhi has remanded Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of I-PAC, to 10 days of ED custody after his arrest in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, just ahead of the state assembly polls. The Enforcement Directorate’s action follows earlier raids at multiple locations connected to the case, while the probe stems from a 2020 FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation alleging a multi-crore coal pilferage racket involving Eastern Coalfields Limited. The arrest has sparked political reactions, with Abhishek Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress questioning its timing, as the ED claims funds were routed through hawala channels to I-PAC’s company and investigations continue.

Bengal polls: After ED arrest of I-PAC co-founder, Abhishek Banerjee flags ‘level playing field’ concern

Following the Enforcement Directorate arrest of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel just days before the Bengal Assembly elections, Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the move has undermined the level playing field and raised concerns over the fairness of the electoral process. He accused central agencies of acting with political bias and targeting opposition-linked individuals at a sensitive time.

ED arrests I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel in West Bengal coal scam case

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director of political consultancy firm I-PAC. This arrest is linked to a money-laundering case connected to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. The agency conducted raids on premises belonging to I-PAC directors and former AAP communications in-charge. The case originates from a CBI FIR concerning a multi-crore coal-pilferage scam.

ED raids premises of ex-WB minister Partha Chatterjee, middleman

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted fresh searches in West Bengal. The investigation targets a teachers recruitment scam. Former minister Partha Chatterjee and others are under scrutiny. Premises in Kolkata were searched. Chatterjee failed to appear for questioning multiple times. The agency is probing several recruitment-related cases against him.