Mamata Banerjee called on all anti-BJP political parties, student organisations and civil groups to unite against the new BJP government in West Bengal after Suvendu Adhikari took oath as Chief Minister. She also invited Left parties to join the proposed united front
Suvendu Adhikari’s rise to becoming West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister has been marked by electoral victories over Mamata Banerjee, aggressive opposition politics and sustained grassroots mobilisation. His leadership in major political agitations helped establish him as the BJP’s strongest face in Bengal
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
All India Trinamool Congress’s defeat in West Bengal reflects a deep organisational collapse, with weakened mid-level leadership and centralisation under Mamata Banerjee aiding Bharatiya Janata Party’s decisive surge
Rahul Gandhi condemned the alleged killing of Congress worker Debdeep Chatterjee in Asansol, blaming All India Trinamool Congress for post-poll violence, demanding arrests, justice, and protection for the victim’s family while asserting commitment to non-violence and democratic values
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaigns. She alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct and questioned the delay in implementing the women's reservation bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the All India Trinamool Congress of appeasement, infiltration and neglect of tribals in West Bengal. He alleged corruption and “jungleraj”, positioning the BJP as a development-focused alternative ahead of state elections
Mamata Banerjee alleged that real culprits behind the Malda violence escaped while probe agencies were targeting innocent locals. She also criticised electoral roll deletions, blamed Amit Shah, and urged people to seek legal remedies and remain vigilant during elections
Clashes erupted between supporters of Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata before a rally by Narendra Modi at Brigade Parade Ground, injuring a police officer and a BJP leader as both sides traded allegations of stone-pelting and attacks
Political consultancy I-PAC issued a guarded statement after ED searches at its Kolkata office and a director’s residence, calling the action unfortunate but assuring full cooperation, while reiterating its non-partisan, professional advisory role
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir said a Rs 300 crore budget has been set aside to build a Babri mosque replica at Beldanga in Murshidabad. He claimed the Calcutta High Court has not found his announcement or foundation-laying move unconstitutional
