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May 24, 2026, 09:22 PM - 3 min read
Addressing the public through a Facebook Live session, the former Chief Minister questioned the legitimacy of the recently concluded elections, alleging widespread irregularities and a “deep-rooted conspiracy” that, she claimed, overturned what should have been a decisive victory for her party.
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May 23, 2026, 08:42 PM - 3 min read
Sensing an opportunity to regain lost political ground, the Indian National Congress in West Bengal has issued a renewed call for “Ghar Wapsi,” inviting former members to return to the party fold.
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May 19, 2026, 01:47 PM - 3 min read
Speaking at the event held near Camac Street in Ward No. 63, Adhikari emphasised direct communication with residents and announced the launch of a dedicated phone number and email ID for citizens of Bhabanipur to report grievances.
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May 16, 2026, 11:48 AM - 2 min read
According to police sources, the case was lodged at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station. The FIR was filed based on a complaint submitted by social activist Rajiv Sarkar, who accused Banerjee of delivering statements during campaign rallies that could incite unrest and deepen divisions within society.
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May 12, 2026, 01:54 PM - 3 min read
Within 24 hours of the transition in power, visible changes were implemented at 188A Harish Chatterjee Street, Banerjee’s residence, where scissor barricades at the entrance of the lane were taken down.
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May 8, 2026, 07:04 PM - 4 min read
The announcement came during a meeting of the BJP legislative party, bringing the process of government formation in the state to its final stage. Shah made it clear that fulfilling the long-cherished vision of building a “Sonar Bangla” (Golden Bengal) would be the foremost priority of the incoming government.
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May 5, 2026, 12:01 PM - 2 min read
Despite the loss, Moitra expressed a sense of pride in her party’s efforts, suggesting they had "fought the good fight" against significant odds on what she described as an "uneven pitch."
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May 2, 2026, 02:05 PM - 4 min read
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused election authorities of conducting unauthorised sorting of postal ballots inside the strongroom at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra without the presence of candidates or their representatives.
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May 2, 2026, 08:55 AM - 3 min read
The catalyst for this intervention was a series of highly specific complaints during the April 29 polls, suggesting a sophisticated attempt to disrupt the mechanics of the vote.
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May 1, 2026, 08:41 AM - 3 min read
The Chief Minister arrived at Sakhawat Memorial School in south Kolkata, a key distribution and reception centre for the Bhabanipur constituency, following the circulation of a viral video that purportedly showed unauthorised activity where EVMs and ballots are stored.
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April 29, 2026, 08:06 PM - 2 min read
The state recorded a historic 93.18 per cent participation in the first phase, followed by 91 pc in the second.
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April 29, 2026, 06:46 PM - 3 min read
Leading the charge in participation, the Ausgram constituency in Purba Bardhaman reported a turnout of 94.06 per cent, with Habra in North 24 Parganas following closely at 93 per cent. Meanwhile, Bhabanipur — the high-profile seat contested by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee — saw 85.51 per cent of its electorate turn out by late afternoon.
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