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Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: 17 dead, 25 injured; committee members detained, CM Adhikari announces Rs 25 lakh aid & govt job for kin of each deceased
Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: A stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata claimed 17 lives and left 25 people injured, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said. The incident occurred after rain prompted people waiting outside the pandal to rush inside. Eyewitnesses said several people lost consciousness amid the massive crowd.
Billboard case: Abhishek Banerjee appears before Kolkata Police for questioning
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before Kolkata Police on Wednesday for questioning in connection with the Camac Street billboard removal case. The probe follows a complaint by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation alleging that police personnel and civic workers were harassed and assaulted during the August 27 incident. Three FIRs have been registered.
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Mamata AITC alleges 'Hindi imposition', distortion of Bengali over KMC poster campaign
Mamata All India Trinamool Congress accused the West Bengal BJP government of distorting the Bengali language. They cited a cleanliness campaign poster that mixed Hindi and Bengali phrases, which sparked controversy. Party leaders have expressed their dissatisfaction, urging corrections to be made to preserve the integrity of Bengali language. No response has been provided yet from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation regarding the allegations.
May join CJP's Jantar Mantar protest on Oct 10, will decide later: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee has signaled her intent to join a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, voicing strong criticisms against the BJP and the Election Commission for alleged electoral misconduct in West Bengal. She expressed her support for Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, highlighting their treatment during recent demonstrations.
Suvendu Adhikari campaigns on last day of Nandigram hustings, claims Mamata Banerjee's framed BJP for 'fake' leg injury
Suvendu Adhikari accused the previous TMC government of misusing the CID to frame BJP leaders in an attempt-to-murder case over Mamata Banerjee’s alleged 2021 leg injury. His remarks came during campaigning for the October 6 Nandigram bypoll, where TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh questioned the timing of the allegations. The bypoll will see a contest between BJP, Congress and other parties.
Mamata Banerjee alleges 'hooliganism' outside her house, attacks on TMC leaders in Bengal
Mamata Banerjee has openly condemned the recurring acts of hooliganism occurring outside the homes of opposition leaders. She claims that between 200 to 300 individuals gather daily to create disturbances, allegedly with government backing. Amid increasing hostilities, Banerjee has expressed concern over the waning security for herself and her TMC colleagues.
TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh alleges attack, takes refuge in police station
Trinamool Congress spokesperson Kunal Ghosh alleged that he faced a a "life-threatening attack" from BJP men for the second time in two days. The politician has now taken refuge at the Narkeldanga police station after the miscreants followed him. Ghosh claimed that his security personnel had to draw his revolver to deter them and also highlighted the time when his car was egged and stoned by a mob in Hoogly.
Ahead of Oct 6 bypoll, Bengal Police searches Nandigram house of TMC leader in decades-old cases
Police conducted a search at Sheikh Shahabuddin's residence in Nandigram related to cases from 2007 to 2011. Shahabuddin was not present at home during the search, according to a senior police officer. Arrest warrants have been issued against the Trinamool Congress leader concerning these old cases. The search occurred ahead of the bypoll for the Nandigram Assembly seat vacated by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Kunal Ghosh claims life-threatening attack by BJP workers
Kunal Ghosh, a Trinamool MLA, reported being attacked by individuals he identified as BJP miscreants. He claimed his vehicle was vandalized while he was followed in broad daylight. As a result of the attack, he took refuge in Narkeldanga Police Station for safety. This incident followed another attack on Ghosh's vehicle the previous day by a mob in Hooghly.
Mamata Banerjee alleges 'house arrest' of party leaders, says BJP workers block route to TMC's rally
Mamata Banerjee alleged that TMC leaders faced house arrest before a rally in Serampore as BJP supporters disrupted the route. She accused the police and BJP government of ignoring attacks on TMC members and expressed her determination to attend the rally. TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's vehicle was reportedly attacked while heading to the event.
Stones, eggs hurled at car of Mamata camp's TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh in Bengal
Kunal Ghosh, a TMC MLA, faced an attack on his vehicle in Uttarpara while heading to a meeting. Protesters surrounded his car and hurled stones and eggs, leading to a broken rear windshield. Ghosh condemned the incident, claiming it represented lawlessness and lack of police presence. TMC leaders accused the BJP of orchestrating the pre-planned attack, while BJP MLA Dipanjan Chakraborty described it as public response.
TMC rebel MPs seek four more weeks for replying to Lok Sabha disqualification notices
Twenty rebel Lok Sabha MPs who defected from the TMC to the NCPI have requested a four-week extension to reply to anti-defection notices issued by Speaker Om Birla. NCPI chairperson Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar cited document collation delays following the expiration of an earlier extension. The TMC criticised the move, calling the defectors opportunistic, while the Supreme Court is already considering petitions from Abhishek Banerjee to expedite disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule.
West Bengal bypolls emerge as battle for opposition space
West Bengal’s October 6 bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar have become a contest for the opposition space after the TMC split and loss of its original name and symbol. The Congress and Left seek to regain voters, while rival TMC factions compete for the party’s political inheritance, with BJP also in contention.
TMC name, symbol frozen: Mamata, Ritabrata factions submit new choices to ECI
The Election Commission has frozen the All India Trinamool Congress name and its ‘Flowers and Grass’ symbol, prompting the rival Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee factions to submit alternative choices by Friday’s 11 am deadline. The move comes ahead of October 6 bypolls in West Bengal, pending a final decision.
ED raids several locations, residences and offices of Mamata-led TMC Rajya Sabha MP Nadimul Haque
The Enforcement Directorate raided Trinamool MP Nadimul Haque's residences and offices across three cities. These searches were conducted in connection with alleged illegal financial transactions involving his Urdu daily newspaper. The agency's investigation stems from an FIR registered by Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate. The case involves allegations of promoting communal disharmony and suspicious funding sources. Trinamool leaders criticized the raids as politically motivated actions by the BJP.
Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for 'traitors' who crossed over to dissident factions
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee made it clear that no traitors will be welcomed back into the party, highlighting the vital contribution of the youth in shaping national politics. He praised student protests for compelling political recognition of their needs and dared BJP leaders to engage with them directly. Banerjee reinforced that the Trinamool Congress will firmly stand against pressures from central agencies.
Chaos in West Bengal Assembly, TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh marshalled out
Trinamool MLA Kunal Ghosh was removed from the West Bengal assembly today. He allegedly disrupted the speech of chief whip Akhruzzaman during budget discussions. Speaker Rathindra Bose cautioned Ghosh multiple times before marshals escorted him out. Ghosh claimed his name was removed from the speaker's list by the opposition. The assembly proceedings resumed after the MLA's removal from the House.
West Bengal elections: FIR filed against TMC's Kunal Ghosh, Garga Chatterjee over circulation of forged BJP document
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: An FIR has been filed against Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh and Bangla Pokkho General Secretary Garga Chatterjee. They are accused of spreading a fake political document online. This document allegedly aimed to mislead voters and harm a political party's reputation. The FIR was lodged at the Cyber Crime Police Station.
"Will answer it after 4 pm that day," West Bengal Governor reacts to remarks of TMC's Kunal Ghosh
West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose responded to Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh's remarks about the "untold story of hotel Taj Palace" and the "3 pm" deadline by stating he would address the matter after the deadline. The tension between the Governor and the Trinamool Congress has escalated over the oath ceremony of two newly elected Trinamool MLAs. Ghosh warned that if the MLAs were not sworn in by 3 pm on Monday, he would reveal the untold story. Meanwhile, West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay expressed hope that the Governor would understand the situation and conduct the oath ceremony.
West Bengal: TMC's Kunal Ghosh meets Derek in signs of rapprochement
Former TMC leader Ghosh visited MP O'Brien in Ballygunge for reconciliation with Basu. The 1.5-hour meeting aimed to mend ties after Ghosh supported a BJP candidate, leading to party action.
TMC sending 'Tainted' leaders to Tripura: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh
"Trinamool Congress is sending its corrupt and jailed leaders and criminals to Tripura to work for the municipal polls. The credibility of these leaders is not clean," Dilip Ghosh said, adding that there are many leaders with a criminal background who have been sent to Tripura.
Saradha scam: CBI records Kunal Ghosh's statement
CBI recorded the statement of Saradha scam accused and suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh at Presidency jail today.
BJP suspicious of Kunal Ghosh suicide attempt, demands CBI probe
Expressing suspicion that the alleged suicide attempt by suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh was a 'political conspiracy' to suppress evidence in the Saradha ponzi scam, BJP national secretary Siddharth Nath Singh today demanded a CBI probe into the incident.
West Bengal BJP writes to Rajnath Singh demanding security for Saradha chief
Rahul Sinha has written to centre demanding better security arrangements for Saradha group chief Sudipto Sen and suspended TMC MP Kunal Ghosh.
Suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh arrested in Saradha scam
Truinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh was arrested Saturday in connection with the Saradha scam, a police official said.
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