BJP WEST BENGAL ASSEMBLY POLLS
Bulldozer rolls up to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's doorstep, footpath shed razed
Civic workers demolished a temporary bamboo shed outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence to clear the footpath. The action was defended by Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh, citing local hardships. Banerjee claimed the authorities were targeting him due to political reasons, which escalated tensions between the TMC and BJP. This operation followed allegations of police surveillance conducted outside his residence.
West Bengal CM Suvendhu Adhikari to apoint coordinators in Municipal Corporation wards from December 1
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the appointment of coordinators within municipal wards starting December 1. He criticised opposition parties for obstructing the electoral process due to fear of defeat and highlighted long-standing civic service deprivations. Adhikari pledged to approach the Supreme Court regarding delays in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections. Municipal officials are unable to fully substitute elected representatives, according to the Chief Minister.
UP Polls: Asaduddin Owaisi, Chandrashekhar Azad launch Samajik Parivartan Morcha to take on BJP; Azad named CM face
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party president Chandrashekhar Azad have formed the Samajik Parivartan Morcha. This alliance aims to unite marginalized communities and counter the BJP's dominance in Uttar Pradesh. Azad has been declared the chief ministerial candidate for this newly formed front. The alliance plans to contest over 200 assembly seats by focusing on Dalit and Muslim voter demographics.
UP's MLC ministers may contest Assembly polls as BJP plans major reshuffle
BJP is strategizing to field notable ministers from the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council for upcoming assembly elections. The party is considering replacing over 30% of sitting MLAs to refresh its candidate list. Prominent figures such as Keshav Prasad Maurya, Swatantra Dev Singh, and others are under consideration. Aiming for regional representation, the party is also evaluating former MPs who lost in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Chandrashekhar Azad, Owaisi explore third front to take on BJP, SP in UP elections
Chandrashekhar Azad's Azad Samaj Party and Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM are forming an electoral alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. This partnership aims to unite Dalit and Muslim voters by contesting over 200 constituencies. Azad's party plans to field candidates in approximately 150 seats, while AIMIM may contest 40-50 seats.
Akhilesh Yadav criticises Yogi Adityanath over missing voters and electoral strategy in Uttar Pradesh
Akhilesh Yadav has launched criticism against Yogi Adityanath regarding his remarks on voter revisions in Uttar Pradesh's electoral rolls. Yadav questioned the legitimacy of the missing Hindu voters and highlighted concerns about changes in the rolls. Adityanath's claim of an '80:20' voter split has also been challenged by Yadav, indicating a potential political struggle ahead. The upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh are drawing near, with significant implications for both parties.
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UP elections: BJP forms team to reach out to UP panchayat representatives ahead of polls
BJP president Nitin Nabin has formed a team led by former Madhya Pradesh BJP chief VD Sharma to reach out to local body representatives in Uttar Pradesh ahead of next year’s Assembly elections. The initiative will cover around 3,050 Zila Panchayat members, 826 Block Pramukhs and 58,000 Gram Panchayats.
Delhi Police serves notice at Mamata Banerjee's residence in connection with 2013 case
Delhi Police officials visited Mamata Banerjee's residence to serve a notice related to a 2013 case. This case involved allegations including rioting, unlawful assembly, and obstruction of public servants. The notice was issued under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. It pertains to various sections of the Indian Penal Code associated with the mentioned offenses. Kolkata Police confirmed the visit and the details surrounding the notice served.
Akhilesh Yadav demands Aadhaar-linked voting, with metal cards replacing PVC and paper to avoid poll rigging
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has called for linking Aadhaar cards with voting and introducing fingerprint or iris-based biometric identification ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He also proposed tamper-proof metal voter ID cards to prevent electoral fraud. His remarks come amid Opposition parties' protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Police kill man accused of raping and murdering niece in West Bengal, CM says police can retaliate in self-defence
Dilip Roy was killed in a police encounter while allegedly trying to flee. He was accused of raping and murdering his 12-year-old niece, whose body was found in a forest. Police had been searching for Roy for four days before tracking him down near the Bengal-Bihar border. Following his attack on the police, they retaliated in self-defense, resulting in his death.
Bring bulldozers, run them over me: Mamata Banerjee dares BJP
Mamata Banerjee strongly condemned the recent attack on the residence of Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee. She accused BJP-backed miscreants and police of conducting the attack in the early hours. Banerjee expressed her determination to vocalize against intimidation and atrocities happening in West Bengal. She challenged the BJP to use their bulldozers if they dared to silence her.
Mamata Banerjee alleges attack on Kali Puja celebration after incident at Abhishek Banerjee's residence
Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP disrupted a Kali Puja celebration in Kolkata's Kalighat area. She claimed that a gang attacked TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's house during the early hours. Concerns were raised about the breakdown of law and order in West Bengal related to these incidents. CCTV footage reportedly captured assailants attacking the premises and damaging property.
West Bengal may get 1 lakh crore investments in a few months: Suvendu Adhikari
Suvendu Adhikari said the BJP-led government would offer incentives starting May 9, but would be unable to clear the industrial incentives backlog of nearly Rs 50,000 crore owing to the state's debt burden of Rs 8 lakh crore. He promised to clear the backlog once West Bengal becomes a financially stronger state like Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu in the next two years.
Supreme Court asks Calcutta High Court to fast-track plea against 10 rebel TMC MLAs
The Supreme Court asked the Calcutta High Court to urgently consider a plea seeking disqualification of 10 Trinamool Congress MLAs under the anti-defection law. Declining to entertain a direct disqualification petition, the apex court allowed senior TMC leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay to approach the high court and requested expedited consideration by a division bench.
Rahul Gandhi prefers street brawl than debate in Parliament, says BJP leader Sambit Patra
BJP leader Sambit Patra claimed that Rahul Gandhi avoids parliamentary debates and prefers street confrontations instead. He challenged Gandhi to engage with his own party members regarding the SIR exercise allegations. Patra defended the SIR process against Congress accusations and cited data on voter deletions. He emphasized the importance of the Election Commission as a constitutional body amidst opposition claims.
Paul Lyngdoh takes oath as Meghalaya minister after quitting UDP for NPP
Paul Lyngdoh was sworn in as a Cabinet minister in Meghalaya, marking his transition from UDP to NPP. Governor C H Vijayashankar officiated the ceremony in which Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma participated. The departure of eight UDP MLAs to the BJP and three to NPP highlights the party's current instability. Metbah Lyngdoh, the president of UDP, resigned prior to Lyngdoh's swearing-in, decreasing his party's representation.
Mamata Banerjee's nameplate removed, painted orange at Nandan while Jyoti Basu's plaque remains intact
Mamata Banerjee's nameplate was removed from the main hall of Kolkata's cultural centre Nandan and painted over. This action occurred before the annual Kolkata International Film Festival, while Jyoti Basu's plaque remains intact. Banerjee participated in a mega rally in Delhi addressing alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision exercise. She accused the BJP of looting West Bengal and emphasized the need to protect democracy.
Rahul Gandhi being used by foreign powers to destabilise India: Nitin Nabin
Nitin Nabin criticized opposition parties during a rally in Bhagalpur as part of the BJP's campaign. He accused Rahul Gandhi of being manipulated by foreign powers to incite anarchy in India. Nabin stated that opposition parties struggled to present complaints during the electoral process due to insufficient grassroots support. He pointed out that past elections demonstrated voters rejecting the Congress-led UPA due to various issues.
"AAP finished in Punjab, Kejriwal and Mann brought about its collapse": Kunwar Vijay Pratap after joining BJP
Kunwar Vijay Pratap, along with two other AAP rebels, joined the BJP after resigning from the Assembly. He criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for its collapse in Punjab, stating it no longer exists. The resignations come ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with AAP recently announcing its first list of candidates. Singh emphasized his concerns about crime and drug issues in the state.
Punjab poll shake-up: 3 AAP MLAs join BJP to give Kejriwal's party a jolt before 2027 elections
Three former leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party recently. Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra left AAP due to dissatisfaction over candidate selections. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh also resigned from his seat in the Punjab Legislative Assembly. The recent actions highlight growing dissent within AAP as they prepare for upcoming elections.
Nitin Nabin set to lead BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' marches in Bihar and West Bengal
BJP national president Nitin Nabin will lead major marches in Bihar and West Bengal on Monday. This is part of the party's ongoing 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign against the opposition's claims. Nabin's marches aim to counter alleged misinformation and anarchy disseminated by the opposition bloc. The BJP believes that every party worker will help clarify the opposition's false narratives.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar will have to quit and go to jail: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi of coming to power through unlawful means during a recent rally in Delhi. The opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Mamata Banerjee, called for unity against the ruling government. They stressed the need for legal action against electoral malpractice while advocating for the rights of farmers and students. The leaders alleged that the 2024 elections would be illegal due to voter deletions.
West Bengal announces government jobs for families of political violence victims dating back to 2001
The West Bengal government has introduced a scheme offering Group D government jobs to one eligible family member of people killed in political violence in the state since January 1, 2001. The initiative covers spouses, children and, in cases involving unmarried victims, siblings, subject to eligibility conditions.
At INDIA bloc rally, Mamata extends support to CJP, Gen Z; says Bengal victim of SIR
Mamata Banerjee expressed support for CJP leadership and Gen Z activists at a recent rally. She accused the BJP of manipulating elections through the Special Intensive Revision exercise targeting opposition states. Banerjee emphasised the need for unity among opposition parties and citizens to protect democracy. She highlighted the role of agencies in facilitating the ruling party's political agenda. Banerjee called for collective efforts to defeat the BJP and restoring democracy.
Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of using Election Commission to influence polls, vows INDIA bloc won't accept defeat at Ramlila Maidan rally
Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP is manipulating the Election Commission to influence upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh. He claimed that the names of eligible voters had been wrongfully deleted from electoral rolls, impacting electoral fairness. The INDIA bloc held a rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan to protest against these alleged irregularities and to rally support.
Bengal to fast-track CAA citizenship for 2.5 lakh applicants by December 31: Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the government will expedite hearings for citizenship under CAA. He stated that 2.5 lakh petitioners will receive citizenship by December 31. Adhikari criticized the previous government for opposing the CAA and neglecting the Matua community. Rs 50 crore has been allocated for the development of the Matua community.
SC must restore previous elected govt in West Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee after court's SIR observations
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee raised concerns about the electoral legitimacy of the current BJP government in West Bengal. He urged the Supreme Court to restore the previous government and conduct fresh elections within six months. The Supreme Court is evaluating the Election Commission's handling of electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Banerjee emphasized the need to reinstate all eligible voters excluded from the rolls.
'Changed circumstances': CBI withdraws pleas to transfer 2021 West Bengal poll violence trials
The CBI's recent decision to withdraw its petitions for relocating the trials of post-poll violence in West Bengal marks a pivotal moment in the state's political dynamics. With BJP's Suvendu Adhikari now at the helm post-2026 elections, initial fears of unfair trial conditions seemed less pressing.
BJP's Hasirani Rath, Sakharov Sarkar take oath as MLAs in Bengal Assembly
Hasarani Rath and Sakharov Sarkar recently took their oaths as MLAs in the West Bengal Assembly in Kolkata. Their victories in the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls occurred after their predecessors vacated their seats. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari attended the swearing-in and highlighted the transparent live-streaming of the events. Adhikari expressed gratitude to voters and affirmed his commitment to fulfilling their promises.
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