West Bengal assembly election 2021

PM Narendra Modi to address rally in West Bengal, Assam today

PM Modi is set to address a rally on Saturday (March 20) in West Bengal’s Kharagpur. The prime minister is going to hold the public rally as a part of BJP’s campaign in the poll-bound state. 

Mar 20, 2021, 06:37 AM IST

BJP seeks EC's action against CM Mamata Banerjee for ‘smear campaign’ against Amit Shah

Mamata Banerjee, during her rally in Bankura on March 16 had said, "Who is running the election commission, Amit Shah, are you running the election commission?"

Mar 19, 2021, 22:31 PM IST

She is using intruders and Pakistanis: Suvendu Adhikari slams West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

On Mamata Banerjee’s allegations that voting in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections would be rigged, Suvendu Adhikari accused the TMC chief of “misusing the administration”. 

Mar 19, 2021, 19:53 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly polls: TMC leader Mamata Banerjee to address rally in Nandigram today

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee will address a rally in Nandigram on Friday (March 19). The West Bengal CM is scheduled to rally in the poll-bound state for two consecutive days (March 19-20).

Mar 19, 2021, 08:19 AM IST

BJP lures voters with bagful of cash: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges vote loot

Mamata Banerjee alleged that ahead of elections, BJP leaders "arrive here in choppers and planes from outside with bagful of cash to lure voters and loot votes". 

Mar 18, 2021, 17:28 PM IST

From 5 lakh jobs in one year to making state fifth-largest economy, check Mamata Banerjee-led TMC's manifesto key points

"These are my personal commitment and I promise to deliver them to the people of West Bengal," Mamata Banerjee said.

Mar 17, 2021, 20:00 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly polls: Mamata Banerjee releases TMC manifesto, promises five lakh jobs in one year

"We will decrease unemployment," Mamata Banerjee said while releasing the party's manifesto.
 

Mar 17, 2021, 17:52 PM IST

Do not belittle institution with repeated innuendos: EC’s sharp response to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

EC in its letter to Banerjee stated, "Commission maintains the position that they would not like to keep on being put in the dock for alleged proximity to any political entity." 

Mar 17, 2021, 16:40 PM IST

When are you quitting politics, JP Nadda asks Mamata Banerjee after Batla House encounter verdict

BJP's National President's comments came while he was addressing a public meeting in West Bengal's Kotulpur.

Mar 16, 2021, 18:52 PM IST

Only 45 days are left for TMC, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections 2021

West Bengal will witness eight-phased Assembly polls that are scheduled to begin from March 27 and the votes will be counted on May 2.

 

Mar 16, 2021, 17:25 PM IST

BJP conspiring to kill me, destroy TMC: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that BJP is “conspiring to kill” her.

Mar 16, 2021, 16:04 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021: BJP demands cancellation of CM Mamata Banerjee's nomination from Nandigram

Launching a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday called former "a liar".

Mar 16, 2021, 00:04 AM IST

Late because of a helicopter glitch but won't call it conspiracy: Amit Shah takes jibe at Mamata Banerjee's TMC

Amit Shah was referring to Nandigram where Mamata Banerjee, during her rally, suffered injuries on her leg and shoulder and alleged that she was pushed by four or five men. 

Mar 15, 2021, 15:58 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah to kick-start BJP’s yatra from West Bengal’s Jhargram today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to launch the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Sido-Kanhu Samman Yatra as a part of BJP campaign in West Bengal on Monday (March 15).

Mar 15, 2021, 11:44 AM IST

Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha appointed as vice-president of TMC days after joining

Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and veteran politician Yashwant Sinha, who recently joined the Trinamool Congress ahead of assembly elections, has been appointed the Vice President of the Mamata Banerjee-led party on Monday (March 15).

Mar 15, 2021, 11:04 AM IST

EC holds senior cop responsible for Mamata Banerjee's injury, cites security lapse in Nandigram

The Election Commission suspended Purba Medinipur SP Pravin Prakash claiming laxity in security provided by police to the West Bengal Chief Minister in Nandigram.

Mar 14, 2021, 18:28 PM IST

BJP's list of candidates for West Bengal polls, Babul Supriyo, Rajib Banerjee among 58 named

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced candidate names for the Assembly elections in West Bengal this year, here's a list of who is fielded from which constituency. 

Mar 14, 2021, 16:01 PM IST

West Bengal assembly election 2021: Still in a lot of pain, but I feel pain of my people even more, says Mamata Banerjee

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo said that she will continue to fight boldly.

Mar 14, 2021, 13:51 PM IST

Contesting from Nandigram to work along with members of Shaheed families against anti-Bengal forces, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee's comment comes on a day that marks 14 years of several people being killed in firing at Nandigram.

Mar 14, 2021, 13:26 PM IST

TMC's attempt of stirring controversy with Mamata Banerjee's injury incident has backfired, says BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya

"We are not worried. Those (TMC) who tried to use the wrong means to gain sympathy from people should be worried," said BJP National General Secretary.

Mar 14, 2021, 09:00 AM IST