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world23 days ago•7 min saved

BJP Breaks West Bengal Barrier With Historic Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP won West Bengal for the first time, securing about 208 of 294 seats and ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule, part of a broader national surge that included gains across several states. Turnout rose to around 92%, amid controversy over voter-roll purges that Banerjee called fraudulent. Banerjee lost her own Bhabanipur seat, and Suvendu Adhikari is expected to lead the new government, signaling a major shift toward BJP's Hindu-nationalist platform despite opposition concerns about governance and legitimacy.

via The New York Times|

#bharatiya-janata-party #india-elections #mamata-banerjee

world23 days ago•4 min saved

BJP clinches historic West Bengal victory, widening Modi's national grip

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won West Bengal’s assembly elections for the first time, securing a landmark majority and expanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s influence, a result analysts tie to a disciplined campaign and Hindu‑vote consolidation amid a controversial voter-roll revision that critics say targeted minorities; the party also won Assam and Puducherry, signaling renewed momentum for the BJP as the opposition remains fractured.

via The Guardian|

#bjp #elections-in-india #mamata-banerjee

politics23 days ago•9 min saved

BJP Makes Historic Inroad in West Bengal

With results confirming a decisive BJP win in West Bengal, ending 15 years of Trinamool rule, analysts attribute the shift to anti-incumbency, polarisation along Hindu-Muslim lines, and a better-run campaign, while debates continue over voter-list revisions and the large security deployment; Banerjee vows to fight on.

via Al Jazeera|

#anti-incumbency #bjp #hindu-muslim-polarisation

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Mamata Banerjee Doubts Congress' Ability to Win 40 Lok Sabha Seats

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee questioned Congress's ability to win even 40 Lok Sabha seats, accusing the party of trying to appease Muslims for votes in Bengal and criticizing Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' as a "photo op." She expressed doubt about Congress's capability to fight against BJP in Bengal and accused them of not informing TMC about the yatra entering the state. The bitter remarks have strained the relationship between the two parties, with TMC firm on offering only two seats to Congress, while some Congress leaders believe a final decision will emerge by February-end.

via IndiaTimes|

#congress #lok-sabha #mamata-banerjee

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Mamata Banerjee's TMC Goes Solo in West Bengal, Shakes Up Opposition Alliance"

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced that TMC will contest the state's Lok Sabha polls independently, criticizing Congress for not consulting TMC about Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra route through Bengal. She expressed willingness for "post-poll adjustments" at the national level but emphasized TMC's determination to defeat BJP. TMC accused Congress of double standards and stated that the alliance (INDIA) does not belong to any one party, warning Congress not to interfere in seats allocated to regional parties.

via Times of India|

#congress #lok-sabha-elections #mamata-banerjee

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mamata Banerjee Threatens to Pull Plug on Congress Alliance in West Bengal"

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee threatens to end the opposition alliance in West Bengal, expressing discontent with the Congress and warning against interference. She criticizes the lack of communication from the Congress and asserts the unity of regional parties within the INDIA bloc. The Congress attempts damage control, emphasizing the importance of Trinamool Congress in the alliance, while facing internal criticism from its state president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) objects to Chowdhury's attacks on Mamata, fearing it may benefit the BJP in the state.

via IndiaTimes|

#alliance #congress #india-bloc

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Revanth Reddy's Swearing-in as Telangana CM Marks a Turning Point for the State"

The INDIA bloc parties are set to meet in mid-December to discuss seat-sharing talks and finalize a joint manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Mamata Banerjee, the West Bengal CM and TMC chief, will attend the meeting. Meanwhile, the alliance leaders have been invited to the swearing-in ceremony of Revanth Reddy as the new Chief Minister of Telangana, marking the first Congress-led government in the state. Coordination among the coalition partners continues despite signs of discord, with daily morning meetings and a recent dinner hosted by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

via IndiaTimes|

#india-bloc #joint-manifesto #mamata-banerjee

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Mamata Banerjee's Absence Looms Over INDIA Bloc Meeting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may skip the next meeting of the INDIA alliance bloc on November 6, citing prior engagements in north Bengal. The meeting, aimed at planning for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, comes after Congress's poor performance in recent state elections. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh criticized Congress for its failures and claimed that the Trinamool Congress could provide leadership against the BJP nationwide. Meanwhile, JD(U) leaders called for a "credible face" like Nitish Kumar to lead the INDIA coalition, urging Congress to show a "big heart" and include all parties to defeat the BJP. Banerjee also emphasized the need for proper seat sharing to prevent the BJP from retaining power in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

via IndiaTimes|

#congress #india-alliance #jdu

business2 years ago•0 min saved

Tata Motors awarded Rs 765 crore compensation in Singur case

A tribunal has ordered the West Bengal government to pay Rs 765 crore in compensation to Tata Motors for the company's investment in Singur. Tata Motors had to withdraw its planned Nano plant from Singur due to opposition from Mamata Banerjee, who was then the opposition leader. The tribunal's unanimous verdict favored Tata Motors.

via Times of India|

#business #compensation #mamata-banerjee

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Adhir Chowdhury's Controversial Actions: Boosting BJP and Challenging Suspension

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, known for openly taking on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has become a key player in the 2024 elections between the BJP and Congress. In a state dominated by the TMC and BJP, Chowdhury's fight against Banerjee is crucial for him to maintain his seat. However, his poor Hindi and tendency to give long speeches have landed him in trouble, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking potshots at the Congress for "ignoring" Chowdhury. The PM's comments highlight the Congress's alleged preference for the Gandhis and their reluctance to give opportunities to leaders without the surname.

via News18|

#adhir-chowdhury #bjp #congress

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Chief Ministers Boycott NITI Aayog Meeting Chaired by PM Modi.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will not attend Niti Aayog's governing council meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday. Nitish will be the fourth chief minister to abstain from the meeting, along with Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, and Bhagwant Mann. The Bihar government had proposed the names of deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav and state's finance minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary as representatives for the meeting, but the Centre did not respond.

via Indiatimes.com|

#arvind-kejriwal #mamata-banerjee #narendra-modi

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Controversies Surrounding 'The Kerala Story'

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that the controversial film "The Kerala Story" will be banned in the state, alleging that it may create unrest. The film is about alleged radicalisation and conversion of young Hindu women to Islam in Kerala. The movie shows they are later inducted into the terrorist outfit Islamic State or ISIS. The film has been embroiled in controversy since the release of its trailer, which claimed 32,000 women in Kerala have been converted and inducted into ISIS.

via NDTV|

#bengal #bjp #controversy

politics3 years ago•0 min saved

Controversy Surrounding 'The Kerala Story' Movie

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has banned the screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' in the state, citing concerns of "hatred and violence". The film, which depicts the conversion of women from Kerala to Islam and their recruitment by the Islamic State, has been described by Banerjee as a "distorted movie" aimed at defaming the southern state. Any theatre found showing the film will face action, according to a senior official.

via Times of India|

#ban #controversial-film #mamata-banerjee