Trinamool Congress

Political violence and intimidation in West Bengal

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of voter intimidation and misuse of officials

On September 26, 2026, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh was targeted in two separate attacks within 18 hours. The first occurred in Hooghly, where a mob allegedly used stones, bricks, eggs, and iron rods to strik

Vadodara land allotment dispute involving Yusuf Pathan

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vadodara Municipal Corporation approves land allotment to Yusuf Pathan

The Gujarat government approved a proposal to resolve a decade-long dispute regarding a 978-square-metre residential plot in Vadodara’s Tandalaja area. The proposal, intended for former cricketer and Member of Parliament

Indian opposition efforts to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Om Birla addresses potential notice to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition leaders in India, led by Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, have initiated a movement to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The push follows controversies involving

Durga Puja celebrations and security in India and Bangladesh

13 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dhaka entertainment centers see high turnout during Durga Puja holidays

Preparations and celebrations for Durga Puja are progressing across India and Bangladesh, characterized by elaborate artistic displays and heightened security measures. In West Bengal, celebrations feature diverse pandal

Political violence against BJP members in West Bengal

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: BJP worker Samir Ghosh murdered in West Bengal's Malda district

A series of fatal attacks targeting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members has been reported in West Bengal. In late September, BJP Mandal President Chandan Bhalla was shot at close range by two assailants while on his mot

West Bengal CPI(M) book stall disputes

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Kolkata book stall demolition attempt halted by protesters

A legal and physical dispute has emerged regarding the establishment of Communist Party of India (Marxist) book stalls in West Bengal during the Durga Puja festival. The Calcutta High Court initially stayed an order tha

West Bengal political shifts during Durga Puja

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: West Bengal political shift impacts Durga Puja awards in Kolkata

During the 2026 Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal, political dynamics have significantly influenced cultural festivities. BJP MP Raju Bista characterized the season as a victory over “anti-national, anti-social, and

Devashish Sharma wins Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election

8 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: AIUDF alleges BJP vote manipulation in Nagaon bypoll

On October 6, voting concluded for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, which became vacant following the resignation of Pradyut Bordoloi. The election featured 15 candidates, primarily contested by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP

Municipal election preparations in West Bengal and Odisha

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: West Bengal intensifies political and electoral preparations

In West Bengal and Odisha, administrative and political preparations are underway for upcoming municipal elections. In West Bengal, the Kolkata and Howrah Municipal Corporations are undergoing ward delimitation processes

West Bengal assembly by-elections: Nandigram BJP victory

10 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Suvendu Adhikari warns BJP leaders following Nandigram victory

The Election Commission of India scheduled by-elections for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies in West Bengal for October 6, with vote counting on October 9. Political volatility has increased due to the

Political unrest and legal disputes in Kolkata

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Abhishek Banerjee summoned by Kolkata Police over Camac Street office clash

Political tensions in Kolkata have manifested through various incidents involving different political figures and legal disputes. In early October, veteran lawyer and former CPM Rajya Sabha MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya

Rajya Sabha seats filled uncontested in UP, UK, and WB

8 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: BJP and Samajwadi Party win Rajya Sabha seats unopposed

The Rajya Sabha elections for ten seats in Uttar Pradesh have concluded with all seats being filled through uncontested elections. Following the scrutiny of nomination papers and the withdrawal deadline on October 9, ele

West Bengal TMC lawmaker defection dispute

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: NCPI-aligned TMC MPs seek extension on disqualification notices

A political dispute in West Bengal continues to involve 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) lawmakers who moved to the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and aligned with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The

West Bengal TMC legislator disqualification dispute

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: BJP wins key by-elections in West Bengal and Assam

A legal and political dispute has emerged in West Bengal regarding the potential disqualification of ten Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators following a split within the party. On September 28, the Supreme Court of Ind

Voter enrollment initiatives in India

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Election officials in West Bengal and Delhi launch voter enrollment drives

Following reports that draft voter rolls for 24 Delhi constituencies contained fewer names than the total voter turnout recorded in 2025, election officials in Delhi and West Bengal have launched enrollment drives to rec

West Bengal political tensions following 2026 elections

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: CPI(M) accuses BJP of vandalising party office in West Bengal

Following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has challenged the legitimacy of the results. The party alleges that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a significant increa

West Bengal political dispute

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Suvendu Adhikari challenges Mamata Banerjee over 2021 injury claims

Political tensions in West Bengal have escalated through a series of disputes between Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee. Initially, Adhikari attributed the removal of approximately 2.7 million names from the state’s

Indian political party shifts and defections

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Priyanka Kakkar leaves AAP to join Congress

Political shifts are occurring in India involving the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Indian National Congress. Priyanka Kakkar, a former AAP national spokesperson and senior advocate, has officially joined the Congress pa

ECI allocates interim names and symbols to TMC factions

9 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Trinamool Congress loses committee chairs and faces Supreme Court setback

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has finalized interim arrangements for the rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) following its decision to freeze the original party name and the ‘Flowers and Gra

Trinamool Congress financial and land scam allegations

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: West Bengal police probe aide of Abhishek Banerjee in land-grabbing case

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has faced a series of legal and financial allegations in West Bengal. Initially, the party’s Leader of the Opposition, Ritabrata Banerjee, alleged a scandal involving the transfer of approxim

India BJP and INDIA bloc political conflict

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Mamata Banerjee calls for INDIA bloc unity against BJP

Political tensions in India have intensified between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition INDIA bloc. Opposition leaders, including Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, have accused the BJP o

West Bengal Durga Puja funding and regulation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Dilip Ghosh warns of action against illegal Durga Puja collections

In West Bengal, discussions regarding the funding and regulation of Durga Puja festivities have emerged. Several major committees in the Durgapur and Bardhaman industrial regions announced they would decline a 100,000 ru

Nandigram by-election legal and campaign developments

8 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Milan Pradhan released on interim bail for Nandigram bypoll

Political activity in West Bengal has intensified surrounding by-elections in the Nandigram and Rezinnagar constituencies, scheduled for October 6. In Nandigram, the electoral process is complicated by internal party div

BJP political activity in West Bengal

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: West Bengal: BJP claims 6,700 companies closed under TMC rule

Reports regarding the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal have focused on campaign finance and economic critiques of the current state administration. Election Commission expenditure disclosures revealed that th