TMC MLA ARREST
TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das arrested from Kolkata airport over rape, extortion cases
Paresh Ram Das, a Trinamool Congress MLA, was arrested at the Kolkata airport on Monday. He is accused of multiple serious crimes, including rape, extortion, and involvement in post-poll violence. Das was apprehended by a special team from Baruipur Police while he was attempting to board a flight to Mumbai. This arrest follows a period during which he had been evading law enforcement authorities.
Chorbagan stampede: Abhishek demands arrest of top functionaries of Durga Puja committee
Abhishek Banerjee has called for the interrogation of officials from the Chorbagan Durga Puja committee. Nineteen lives were lost in a stampede on October 17, raising concerns over the investigation. Banerjee questions the lack of accountability among committee leaders with political affiliations. The West Bengal government has set up a Special Investigation Team to investigate the incident thoroughly.
Your Didi is with you, today and forever: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over arrest of CJP leaders
Mamata Banerjee condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janata Party leaders by Delhi Police for alleged trespassing. She expressed solidarity with the youth, assuring them of her support against government oppression. Banerjee highlighted the need to protect democratic rights and accused the government of silencing dissent. Opposition leaders from various parties also criticised the government's actions regarding the arrests.
Bengal: Humayun Kabir hints at quitting politics, says BJP will win Rejinagar
AJUP chief Humayun Kabir voiced his disillusionment with the political landscape following his recent detention during the bypoll. He suggested that he might step back from electoral politics if Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari continues in power. Kabir accused the election process of being rigged and forecasts a BJP victory in Rejinagar, where his son is running on an AJUP ticket, raising personal stakes ahead of the October 9 results.
Bengal bypolls: 79 pc turnout in Nandigram, Rejinagar amid violence, intimidation claims
In the West Bengal Assembly bypolls, a robust turnout of nearly 79 percent was recorded, despite disturbing reports of violence and intimidation. Opposition parties alleged that their agents faced eviction from voting booths, heightening tensions. The arrest of AJUP chief Humayun Kabir during a confrontation sparked further unrest. While the BJP defended the voting process, Congress accused local police of bias.
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Bypolls 2026: Four regions, six seats and a fresh test for India’s political map
Voting began in six constituencies across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry on Tuesday morning. The results of the elections will be announced on October 9, carrying political significance for various parties. In West Bengal, the focus includes the symbolic Nandigram constituency and its contest involving various candidates. Assam's Nagaon constituency is experiencing a triangular contest among prominent parties, including the BJP and Congress.
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.
'Haven for anti-social elements': TMC's Madan Mitra hints at leaving politics after 30 years
Madan Mitra, a veteran politician, voiced his increasing disillusionment with the current state of politics. He highlighted that politics has become a refuge for anti-social elements, which has frustrated him. Mitra is contemplating a gradual withdrawal from active politics as he feels alienated from the political environment. His comments reflect a broader critique of the declining political standards in Bengal.
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.
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.
West Bengal: Mamata's Rejinagar bypoll candidate announces withdrawal from contest, retracts later
Rabiul Alam Chowdhury withdrew and then retracted his Rejinagar by-election candidacy. He cited harassment and symbol familiarity issues for his initial decision. Chowdhury later stated he would contest after police assured security and Mamata Banerjee intervened. Meanwhile, Nandigram candidate Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew her nomination after meeting Suvendu Adhikari. Banerjee then supported Congress's Nandigram nominee, who was later arrested.
Former civic body chief Somnath Dey arrested in RG Kar rape-victim's cremation case
Former Panihati Municipality chairman Somnath Dey was arrested in Bengaluru on Thursday. He is accused in the hurried cremation of a rape-murder victim in 2024. Dey had been absconding since the police began their investigation into the matter. He is the third person arrested in connection with the cremation controversy. The arrest adds a new political and legal dimension to the ongoing case.
TMC MP Derek O’Brien appears before Kolkata Police as Camac street office clash probe widens
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien appeared before Kolkata Police on Wednesday. He was questioned regarding a scuffle at Abhishek Banerjee's office. The incident involved the removal of a billboard bearing Trinamool Congress signage. Abhishek Banerjee had also appeared before the police on Tuesday for questioning. Fourteen people have been arrested in connection with this ongoing investigation.
Calcutta HC: Arrested TMC MLA Dilip Mondal says 39 FIRs filed against him, seeks early hearing
Trinamool Congress MLA Dilip Mondal stated thirty-nine FIRs are filed against him. He was arrested by the West Bengal Special Task Force in Puri. The MLA is challenging four FIRs which were filed against him. His counsel requested an early hearing for his petition.
RG Kar victim's 'hurried cremation': Mob attacks arrested ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, aide
Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was assaulted by a mob outside a police station. He was arrested in connection with the hurried cremation of a doctor. Another accused, Sanjib Mukherjee, also faced similar public anger. Police are seeking a 14-day remand for the two arrested leaders. The third accused, Somnath Dey, remains absconding.
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari hails arrest of ex-TMC MLA in RG Kar ‘cremation scam’
West Bengal Chief Minister praised police for arresting two individuals in the RG Kar doctor's cremation scam. Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was apprehended from Odisha in connection with the case. The Chief Minister also addressed comments made by BJP MP Ananta Maharaj regarding national icons. He stated that Maharaj had deleted his Facebook post and should avoid such remarks.
Defamation case: HC lifts stay on arrest warrant against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has removed a stay on an arrest warrant for Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee. This decision follows a defamation case filed by Akash Vijayvargiya. The court dismissed Banerjee's petition, noting his absence during the hearing. The arrest warrant was issued by a Bhopal court. This development adds to Banerjee's existing legal challenges.
Bhangar bomb blast case: NIA identifies arrested ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla as key conspirator
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Officials identified him as the key conspirator in the Bhangar bomb blast case in West Bengal. The blast occurred on March 19, resulting in one death and several injuries. Molla allegedly directed the bomb's manufacturing and tampering with the scene. The NIA took over the case from state police.
Trinamool Congress' MLA Dilip Mondal arrested by Bengal police from Puri for making 'provocative' remarks
West Bengal TMC MLA Dilip Mondal was arrested in Puri, Odisha on Wednesday. Police apprehended him following a complaint about provocative remarks made during a victory rally. Mondal was reportedly staying at a hotel. He is being brought to Kolkata on transit remand. A video of his alleged threats to BJP workers went viral. Searches were conducted at his properties.
TMC alleges vendetta after ED arrests MLA Jiban Saha in SSC scam; BJP slams Trinamool over graft
Jiban Krishna Saha, a TMC legislator, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. This arrest relates to the school jobs scam in West Bengal. Saha allegedly tried to escape during the raid. He threw his mobile phones into a pond. The ED arrested him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
ED arrests TMC MLA in West Bengal school jobs 'scam'
According to sources, the MLA tried to escape from his house during the raids by jumping from a wall. He also threw his phones into a drain behind his house, and those have been recovered, they said.
Jungle-raj kaisa hota hai? Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai: BJP's Gaurav Bhatia attacks TMC over Chopra incident
"It won't be wrong to say 'Jungle-raj kaisa hota hai? Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai. Mamata Banerjee is worried about the protection of TMC goons. Tajmul, aka JCB, is shredding the Constitution to pieces. TMC MLA Hamidul Rehman told a journalist that some laws in Muslim countries are like this. Is Hamidul Rehman taking forward your (Mamata Banerjee) mentality?...Sandeshkahli gave Shahjahan and north Dinajpur gave Tajmul," the BJP leader said.
Bengal school jobs scam: TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha arrested by CBI
Saha is the third TMC MLA to be arrested in connection with the investigation by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate. Former state minister Partha Chatterjee, who held the education portfolio between 2014 and 2021 when the irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in state government-sponsored and-aided schools are alleged to have taken place, and another MLA Manik Bhattacharya were arrested earlier.
CBI makes four arrests in connection to Bengal coal scam
Four persons- Jaydeb Mandal, Narayan Kharka, Gurupada Majhi and Baran Mandal, were nabbed by the CBI. These four persons were close aides of Benoy Mishra, the kingpin of the scam, were arrested from Asansol area.
Narada case: CBI moves SC against HC house-arrest order of 4 leaders
West Bengal Transport Minister Firhad Hakim, Panchayat Minister Subrata Mukherjee, TMC MLA Madan Mitra and former Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee were arrested by the CBI last Monday morning in connection with the Narada sting tape case that is being investigated by the agency on a 2017 order of the high court.
TMC cries bias after no charges filed against Suvendu Adhikari, Mukul Roy
Political commentators were of the opinion that their exit from the party and their taking refuge under the “BJP umbrella” prevented their arrests. TMC leaders, however, claimed that they should also be arrested.
Narada bribery scam: Bail granted to four TMC leaders arrested by CBI
The CBI had arrested the four TMC leaders on Monday barely ten days after the West Bengal governor accorded sanction to prosecute them for their alleged involvement in the Narada scandal.
TMC supporters protest CBI arrests in Narada case, Mamata offers arrest
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has arrived at the CBI office after two of her cabinet colleagues and a TMC MLA were apprehended in the case.
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