West Bengal: Rajib Banerjee and Vaishali Dalmiya joins BJP
Mamata Banerjee's difficulties are increasing in West Bengal. One by one, many of Mamata's companions are rebelling and BJP is welcoming them. After Suvendu Adhikari, 5 TMC leaders including Rajib Banerjee and Vaishali Dalmiya have also joined BJP.
Jan 31, 2021, 12:52 PM IST
Former TMC Minister Rajib Banerjee to meet Amit Shah, JP Nadda
Former TMC minister Rajiv Banerjee will come to Delhi today, where he will meet Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda.
Jan 30, 2021, 13:30 PM IST
BJP-Trinamool Congress supporters clash in West Bengal, crude bombs hurled, workers thrashed with rods and sticks
BJP alleged that a party member was shot at, while some were beaten with rods and sticks. Crude bombs were also allegedly hurled during the street fight at Bally, triggering panic in the area. Besides, a few bikes and a police vehicle were vandalised, officials said. Police were yet to confirm about the firing but the BJP claimed that party member Promod Dubey who received a bullet injury in a firing at Abhra Sen Street was rushed to the Howrah hospital.
Jan 23, 2021, 15:41 PM IST
Election Commission full bench asks Bengal Police to execute all pending non-bailable warrants
Eyeing to conduct upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal peacefully, the Election Commission of India is mulling the option of deploying around 25 per cent more security personnel than that used in holding the 2019 Lok Sabha election, an official said on Friday.
Jan 22, 2021, 14:04 PM IST
BSF dismisses TMC’s allegations of 'threatening voters in border areas', calls them 'far from any truth'
The full bench of the ECI, led by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, arrived in West Bengal on January 20 evening on a three-day visit ahead of the assembly poll, the dates of which are yet to be announced. The TMC has alleged that the BSF is threatening people in the border areas of the state.
Jan 21, 2021, 17:54 PM IST
West Bengal assembly election: TMC's senior leader Arindam Bhattacharya, Aditya Birla Group VP join BJP
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Arindam Bhattacharya on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, months ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. Bhattacharya who was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) on a Congress ticket had later joined TMC. He expressed, "I was elected on Congress symbol but extended support to TMC so that development happens but it didn't."
Jan 20, 2021, 18:36 PM IST
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari fires fresh salvo at CM Mamata Banerjee over West Bengal assembly election
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari has said that he takes the responsibility of "ensuring the victory of whoever contests from Nandigram on BJP ticket". West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sprang a surprise on January 18 when she declared that she will contest the assembly election from Nandigram, the seat held by him before he switched over to the BJP.
Jan 20, 2021, 17:58 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly election: War of words intensifies as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari says 'will defeat Mamata Banerjee or quit politics'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari made a big remark on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee ahead of the state assembly election.
Jan 18, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
Shiv Sena takes major decision on West Bengal Assembly election; shares 'much-awaited update'
West Bengal Assembly election 2021: Shiv Sena has taken a major decision on the assembly poll.
Jan 17, 2021, 19:27 PM IST
Hours after hinting at problems with party, TMC MP Satabdi Roy makes U-turn; know what happened so far
Trinamool Congress MP Satabdi Roy has taken a U-turn on her previous statement.
Jan 15, 2021, 22:35 PM IST
TMC MP Satabdi Roy hints at problems with party, may take decision on Saturday
TMC MP from Birbhum Satabdi Roy has hinted of taking a "decision" on Saturday.
Jan 15, 2021, 16:14 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee announces free COVID vaccine for West Bengal
The announcement from the Chief Minister comes ahead of the state assembly election, which is scheduled to be held in coming months.
Jan 10, 2021, 12:19 PM IST
Big Loss : CM Mamata Banerjee's close aide passed away this morning
According to reports, Majumdar had tested positive for COVID-19 several weeks ago.
Jan 02, 2021, 12:10 PM IST
Amid growing rebellion in TMC, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on two-day visit to West Bengal
Amit Shah's visit to West Bengal comes at a time when a rebellion is growing in the ruling TMC.
Dec 19, 2020, 00:17 AM IST
Exclusive: With eye on 2021 West Bengal Assembly election, BJP comes up with ‘Special-7’
For the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election, the BJP has come up with its ‘Special-7’.
Dec 17, 2020, 00:40 AM IST
West Bengal suffering from lawlessness, anarchy, intolerance, says BJP chief JP Nadda
"Cut money is the order of the day. Tolabaji, coal, and sand syndicates are prevalent under Mamata Banerjee’s rule. People here have to pay cut money during the last rites also, said BJP national president JP Nadda.
Dec 10, 2020, 20:20 PM IST
I can say with confidence that BJP will form next government in West Bengal in 2021: JP Nadda
I am safe because I was travelling in a bulletproof car. This state of lawlessness and intolerance in West Bengal has to end," said BJP chief Jagat Prakash Nadda.
Dec 10, 2020, 16:50 PM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee synonymous with 'intolerance': BJP president J P Nadda
BJP president J P Nadda has exuded confidence about forming the government in the state in 2021 with over 200 seats.
Dec 09, 2020, 15:52 PM IST
BJP aims to build a strong Bengal, but Mamata Banerjee's aim is to make her nephew next CM: Home Minister Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah asked the people of West Bengal to provide the BJP an opportunity to serve the state for five years to convert it into 'Sonar Bangla'.
Nov 06, 2020, 19:31 PM IST
Mamta Banerjee is doing politics of appeasement: Amit Shah
Out of 294 seats, the target of 200 seats has been set by BJP leader Amit Shah for the party's West Bengal wing ahead of the 2021 assembly elections.
Nov 06, 2020, 13:08 PM IST
