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West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the Assembly, ending Mamata Banerjee’s tenure as Chief Minister after BJP’s 2026 election victory. Despite refusing resignation traditions and retaining the CM title on social media, comparisons emerged with late ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s graceful 2011 resignation after Left Front’s defeat

Mamata Banerjee should seek legal and institutional remedies to address concerns over the electoral process instead of obstructing constitutional mechanisms

The article draws parallels between West Bengal politics and the Asterix-Obelix universe to explain how internal divisions, leadership struggles and factionalism within the Trinamool Congress gradually weakened the party’s organisational strength and contributed to its electoral setback

Following Trinamool Congress election defeat, several advisers to Mamata Banerjee resigned, including economist Abhirup Sarkar and former bureaucrats, amid her refusal to accept results and claims that many seats were “stolen” in West Bengal

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s landmark debut in Tamil Nadu and BJP’s breakthrough in West Bengal signal a major political shift in India

The ECI rejected Trinamool Congress’s allegations that VVPAT slips were abandoned near a petrol pump in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas. The District Magistrate clarified that the slips shown in the video evidence were from the mandatory mock poll conducted before voting began, not from the actual polling process.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed Trinamool Congress counting agents to demand recounts in booths where BJP leads by 500–700 votes, stressing vigilance and overnight presence near centres ahead of counting.

The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections recorded a 61.11 per cent voter turnout till 1 p.m. Allegations of threats, violence and EVM irregularities surfaced in some areas, while central forces maintained strict vigil across polling booths in the state

Allegations of violence and EVM tampering surfaced during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. BJP leaders accused Trinamool Congress workers of attacking polling agents, while security forces maintained strict vigil amid rising political tensions across the state

Trinamool Congress supporters protested in Falta, accusing IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma of voter intimidation ahead of polls, while officials said his visit followed complaints against candidate Jahangir Khan over alleged coercion

Sporadic clashes were reported in Howrah and Haroa ahead of the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls. TMC, BJP and ISF supporters were involved in incidents, with one police officer injured while trying to control the situation

At a rally, Narendra Modi vowed strict action in the R.G. Kar case, targeting Trinamool Congress, and promised accountability, women’s safety, and jobs if Bharatiya Janata Party forms government in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared that the Trinamool Congress is already poised for victory after the first phase of polling, which saw a turnout of nearly 90%. At rallies in Kolkata and Tollygunj, she vowed to unite opposition parties against the BJP in Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Election Commission for largely peaceful first-phase polling in West Bengal, highlighting high voter turnout and enthusiasm. He criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress, alleging misgovernance and corruption, while expressing confidence in BJP’s victory in the ongoing Assembly elections

Murshidabad witnessed tension as Humayun Kabir accused Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress of bribing candidates. Protests erupted at a polling booth, prompting central forces’ intervention amid allegations of political intimidation during ongoing Assembly elections

Trinamool Congress accused Central forces in Nandigram of assaulting and intimidating villagers during election-related activity, alleging BJP misuse of CRPF. The party lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding action, suspension of personnel, and measures to prevent further incidents

The Enforcement Directorate summoned Nusrat Jahan in a ration scam probe ahead of West Bengal polls. She has been asked to appear for questioning as political tensions rise, with Trinamool alleging central agency misuse

ED scrutiny of I-PAC over alleged money laundering sparks political controversy in West Bengal. Trinamool Congress defends its role in campaigns, while critics call it a “shadow setup”. The probe intensifies ahead of Assembly elections, raising questions on influence and funding

West Bengal heads into a closely fought Assembly election amid intense campaigning and voter roll revisions. The contest between Trinamool Congress and BJP is expected to tighten, with SIR changes and voter dynamics likely to influence outcomes across several key constituencies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an open letter to West Bengal voters on the Bengali New Year, criticised the Trinamool Congress regime and urged people to vote fearlessly, calling the upcoming Assembly elections a crucial moment for change