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Jobless teachers cautiously optimistic after Bengal assembly poll results
Following a landslide victory, the new West Bengal government faces expectations from thousands of jobless teaching staff. Their appointments were annulled by the Supreme Court in 2025 due to widespread irregularities. These teachers, who voted with their uncertain future in mind, now hope for transparent and timely reinstatement. The previous government's alleged corruption and nepotism led to this crisis.
Housing dreams falter in West Bengal amid corruption, land crunch
Eligible families in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, are denied housing benefits. Decades of occupancy on railway land disqualify them from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Allegations of political nepotism and renaming of the scheme by the ruling TMC persist. Residents fear repercussions for speaking out. This situation highlights a gap between policy promises and grassroots execution.
PM Modi's speech at Bengal rally lacks concerns about Matuas' citizenship, alleges TMC
Trinamool Congress criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally speech. They allege he showed no concern for the Matua community's electoral roll issues. The party also claims Modi ignored harassment of Bengali speakers in BJP-ruled states. Modi, speaking by phone, called West Bengal a 'maha jungle raj' and urged support for BJP in 2026.
Will end 'maha jungle raj' in Bengal; TMC making people suffer to oppose BJP: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, labeling the state's situation as "maha jungle raj." He alleged that corruption, nepotism, and appeasement have stalled development. Addressing a rally via phone, Modi urged voters to elect the BJP for a "double engine government," promising to end the ruling party's alleged misrule and protect citizens.
PM Modi unveils key connectivity initiatives, takes a hit at opposition in poll-bound West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two national highway projects worth Rs. 3,200 crore in West Bengal's Nadia district, enhancing connectivity between Kolkata and Siliguri and reducing travel time. His visit also served as a prelude to the upcoming assembly polls, where he criticized the TMC's governance and urged voters to support the BJP.
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CBI grills TMC MLA Atin Ghosh over RG Kar hospital graft case
CBI officials questioned TMC MLA Atin Ghosh at his Kolkata residence. The questioning is about alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. This probe is linked to a rape and murder case from last year. The CBI had previously arrested five individuals, including the college's former principal.
'2026 Bengal ki baari...': BJP eyes next big win after Delhi victory
West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari predicts a BJP win in Bengal in 2026 following the party's significant victory in the Delhi Assembly elections after 27 years. The Bengal BJP unit emphasizes the Delhi result as a rejection of corruption, boosting their morale for the upcoming Bengal polls.
Bengal BJP hails Delhi poll results, TMC maintains silence
The BJP's strong performance in the Delhi Assembly polls reflects public rejection of corruption and nepotism, boosting the party's morale in West Bengal ahead of state elections. The TMC, which supported AAP, remains silent, recognizing a setback for the anti-BJP front.
TMC insulting faith of Hindus, infiltrators changing demography of Bengal, alleges PM Modi
Addressing his third election rally in West Bengal during the day, the prime minister said, "Infiltrators, who are the vote bank of the TMC", are a threat to the state as in many areas the Hindus have become lesser in number. Modi was referring to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks against Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevaashram Sangha.
Congress releases document accusing BJP-led govt in Assam of misrule, corruption and nepotism
Congress General Secretary Jitendra Singh released a document, which it named 'charge sheet', levelling 60 allegations against the ruling coalition. The document has been prepared by the United Opposition Forum Assam (UOFA), formed in the state with 16 parties in line with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
Storm of Sandeshkhali will reach every part of Bengal, decimate TMC: PM Modi
The riverine island of Sandeshkhali has been on the boil over allegations of sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing by suspended TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his cohorts.
Modi attacks TMC over corruption, sets target for Bengal BJP to win all 42 LS seats
Addressing a public rally in Krishnanagar in Nadia district, PM Modi alleged the TMC means 'Tu, Main aur Corruption'. "Seeing you all gathered here in such huge numbers is giving me the confidence to say 'NDA sarkar, 400 paar'," he told the crowd at the 'Bijoy Sankalpa Sabha'.
Decoding the polls in five states: The issues, the stakes and the odds
The Election Commission has announced the dates for state elections in five states, which are seen as the semi-finals for the next Lok Sabha elections in India. The voting will take place between November 7 and November 30, with the results being declared on December 3. The elections are expected to be a test of popularity for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party. The results may have an impact on the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections next year.
Shatrughan Sinha in favour of Mamata Banerjee as PM
"The PM's claim may go down in history as yet another goof up by the leader who famously spoke of Alexander reaching the shores of the Ganges and Kabir and Nanak meeting in Gorakhpur. Of course, becoming the Prime Minister does not make you a scholar. But I wonder what type of people brief him. I also wonder whether he listens carefully when he is briefed about issues," said Sinha.
Meghalaya polls: Political parties shun pre-poll alliances, but keep the door open for post-poll tie-ups
Even when the ruling allies, NPP and BJP, are levelling charges at each other — the former calling BJP anti-Christian to keep its Christian votes intact, and the latter levelling corruption charges at NPP to project itself as the clean alternative — they are keeping their options open after counting day.
Move to make CM state varsities' chancellor evokes mixed response from Bengal teachers' bodies
Jadavpur University Teachers' Association (JUTA) said in a statement that the move will increase the "state's stranglehold over universities".
ET Analysis: How TMC beat BJP at its own game in West Bengal elections
BJP went to the polls with issues that have worked for it in the general elections and in Assembly polls in other states, instead of a tailor-made campaign suited to West Bengal politics. These templates were no match to TMC’s well-oiled campaign. Not surprising then, that TMC capitalised on the very issues that BJP raised during the polls.
Mission Bengal: Kolkata, the city where centuries and cultures intersect, is the epicentre of an epic fight
The city has been TMC’s citadel since 2011. All 11 Vidhan Sabha seats in North and South Kolkata have been won by the TMC.
Modi scalds Mamata, says instead of being 'Didi' to people she chose to be 'bua' to 'bhatija'
Addressing his first rally at Brigade Parade Ground after the announcement of the West Bengal Assembly poll schedule, the Prime Minister said there are TMC, Left and Congress on one side and people of West Bengal on the other side.
When elections arrive Mamata will be left alone in TMC: Amit Shah
TMC's slogan of "Maa, Mati, Manush" (mother, motherland and people) has been reduced to "extortion, corruption and nepotism", Shah said, and exuded confidence that the BJP will form the next government in the state winning over 200 seats. West Bengal has a 294-member assembly.
Assembly election results: Jayalalithaa, Mamata banerjee retain power, BJP storms Assam, Left surges in Kerala
The two most formidable women in Indian politics, Mamata Banerjee and J Jayalalithaa emerged clear winners in their states on Thursday - and they were incumbents.
Campaign ends in Assam, 31 West Bengal seats for April 11 vote
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the campaign from the front for the BJP-AGP-BPF alliance in both the phases in Assam, addressed four election rallies.
Bihar defeat forces change of BJP's strategy
Though he has a reduced profile, Modi has taken some sharp jabs at Tarun Gogoi and Mamata Banerjee, indicating that his campaign will be sharp if not intensive
Assembly elections: Why it would be an uphill task for Congress & not for BJP
For the Congress, it would be an uphill task to retain either Assam or Kerala, and avoid being left with Karnataka as the lone major state under its control.
NDA's "confrontationist attitude" responsible for SC's NJAC decision, says Opposition
The opposition said the effort should now be to work on an improved bill without interpreting the judgement as a turf battle.
Sack SAI chief over suicide attempt by four athletes: Congress
Rajeev Shukla alleged that sportspersons were kept in pathetic conditions at SAI camps and demanded an inquiry against the authority and removal of its director general.
2014: A politically eventful year for India
The states of Jharkahand, Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed a regime change and Jammu and Kashmir saw a hung Parliament in the recent elections.
Mamata paving way for BJP in Bengal: CPI(M)
"She is the most opportunist and always took sides either with the BJP or the Congress for political gains," Surjya Kanta Mishra said.
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