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West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls have turned into closely watched multi-cornered contests, with Mamata Banerjee backing Congress in Nandigram, a Congress candidate facing arrest, a last-minute candidate U-turn in Rejinagar and rival Trinamool Congress factions entering the electoral battle.
By Haripriya • 84 views
Rittick Mondal is a journalist covering West Bengal politics and electoral developments. His reporting includes recent developments surrounding the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls.
By Haripriya • 165 views
Political tensions in West Bengal have intensified after the Election Commission froze the Trinamool Congress name and symbol amid an internal party dispute, while Mamata Banerjee has challenged the decision in the Supreme Court.
By Haripriya • 356 views
The Election Commission has issued an interim order preventing rival factions of the Trinamool Congress from using the party's official name and election symbol for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly bypolls. Both sides have been asked to submit alternative names and symbols ahead of the October 6 polls.
By Haripriya • 2.5K views
The West Bengal Assembly Secretariat has issued notices to 10 MLAs aligned with the rebel TMC faction, seeking their responses to a disqualification petition filed by the Mamata Banerjee-led camp.
By Haripriya • 175 views
A complaint has been filed against former TMC MLAs Nirmal Majhi and Sudipta Roy in connection with allegations involving the Bengal Medical Council and an alleged fake-doctor case. Both former legislators have rejected the allegations.
By Haripriya • 84 views
The upcoming Nandigram Assembly bypoll has triggered fresh political discussions in West Bengal after a Congress leader claimed that the Trinamool Congress had offered the seat to Congress. The TMC denied making such a proposal, adding another point of contention ahead of the October 6 bypoll.
By Haripriya • 376 views
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is stepping up efforts to attract major private investment to the state, with meetings planned with industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. The initiative comes as the new government seeks to improve West Bengal's business environment and accelerate economic development.
By Haripriya • 117 views
West Bengal's political landscape is entering another competitive phase as the BJP decides to contest upcoming civic elections independently. The decision reflects the party's focus on strengthening its organisation, building a direct connection with voters and preparing for future political battles in the state.
By Haripriya • 409 views
Kolkata, September 11, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to contest the upcoming municipal elections in West Bengal independently, choosing not to enter into an electoral understanding with Trinamool Congress (TMC) rebels or other groups.
By Haripriya • 1.5K views
Kolkata, September 11, 2026: Political uncertainty within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified in West Bengal, with rival factions laying competing claims to the party's identity, leadership and election symbol.
By Haripriya • 1.5K views
West Bengal Politics is entering another important phase as the BJP has formed a 263-member state executive committee ahead of upcoming Assembly bypolls. The organisational restructuring comes amid continuing political competition with the Trinamool Congress and a separate dispute over the TMC’s official name and election symbol before the Election Commission.
By Haripriya • 98 views
Maharashtra's decision to declare 265 talukas drought-affected has triggered questions from both ruling alliance leaders and the Opposition. While some areas represented by Mahayuti leaders have been excluded, the MVA has questioned the transparency of the assessment process.
By Shivani CH • 122 views
The INDIA bloc has announced a nationwide campaign over concerns related to the Election Commission and electoral processes. The Opposition plans protests, a march to the Election Commission headquarters, and a legal challenge to provisions of the Chief Election Commissioner Act, 2023.
By Shivani CH • 105 views
Discussions between Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) have intensified, with reports suggesting alliance talks and possible Cabinet representation. However, no official announcement has been made by either party.
By Shivani CH • 103 views
With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election approaching in 2027, the Samajwadi Party and Congress are working to strengthen their alliance after their improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Political observers believe the opposition has an important opportunity, but unity and effective seat-sharing will be crucial.
By Shivani CH • 95 viewsOur team is here to help with general questions, partnerships, corrections and feedback.
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