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BJP alleges Mamata Banerjee pressured private hospital to admit Abhishek Banerjee

The BJP has accused Mamata Banerjee of pressuring a private hospital. This was to admit her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, after an alleged attack. The party claims medical reports showed no major injuries. The BJP suggests this was a political move. It aimed to build a narrative and avoid official notices.…

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BJP condemns attack on Abhishek Banerjee but says "public anger has to show up somewhere"

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee faced an alleged attack with bricks and stones. West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh condemned the incident but linked it to public anger. TMC MP Mahua Moitra accused BJP workers of the attack. Banerjee sustained an eye injury and plans legal action. Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…

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Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over alleged attack on Abhishek Banerjee's convoy, cites 'Rulers Became Killers'

Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized the BJP, calling them 'killers' following an alleged attack on Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee stated he was attacked by BJP supporters while visiting victims of post-poll violence. He plans to inform the high court and governor about…

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Eggs, stones thrown at Abhishek Banerjee by protesters in Sonarpur; TMC leader blames BJP

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee encountered angry protests and alleged physical jostling from locals in Sonarpur, West Bengal. He was visiting families affected by post-poll violence. Protesters reportedly hurled stones and eggs at his convoy. Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating the demonstration. He vowed to continue his political campaign…

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Bengal CID serves summons to Abhishek Banerjee in 'fake signature' probe

The West Bengal CID served a notice to TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, summoning him for questioning regarding an investigation into alleged forged signatures of party legislators. The notice was personally delivered to Banerjee at his residence after a dramatic sequence of events. Banerjee alleged political vendetta and vowed…

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Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee back Cockroach Janta Party: TMC leader Derek O'Brien

Trinamool Congress leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee have voiced their support for the satirical digital group Cockroach Janta Party. This comes as the party reviews its recent electoral performance. The Cockroach Janta Party gained traction online after a controversy involving the Chief Justice of India. The group has faced…

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Mamata says INDIA bloc likely to meet in early June, vows opposition fight; BJP hits back

Mamata Banerjee announced that INDIA bloc members will meet in early June to strategize for a prolonged political battle, alleging widespread electoral manipulation by the BJP. Senior BJP leader Keya Ghosh refuted these claims, accusing Banerjee of refusing to accept the verdict and resorting to conspiracy theories.

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ECI Falta Election Result 2026: BJP’s Debangshu Panda leading with massive margin amid strict security arrangements

Election Commission of India Falta Election Result 2026: Vote counting for the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal is currently underway, with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda taking a lead. The constituency recently witnessed a full repoll after the Election Commission of India ordered fresh voting over allegations of electoral irregularities…

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Calcutta HC grants TMC's Abhishek Banerjee protection from coercive action over his rally remarks

The Calcutta High Court has stepped in to offer relief to TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, postponing any punitive action against him until July 31 linked to an FIR filed after his speech at a public meeting last month.

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Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC seeking quashing of FIR against him

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Calcutta High Court. He seeks to quash an FIR registered against him. The FIR relates to alleged inflammatory remarks made during the recent West Bengal assembly elections. A social activist filed the complaint. The police registered the FIR on May 15. The…

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TMC MPs visit vandalised party offices in South 24 Parganas; Susmita Dev slams 'bulldozer politics'

Trinamool Congress MPs visited party offices and met workers affected by recent clashes. They alleged opposition workers are intimidating TMC members and disrupting democracy. The BJP countered, accusing the TMC of diverting attention from its electoral defeat and past worker atrocities. Post-poll violence remains a significant concern in West Bengal.

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TMC cries foul over 'selective FIR' against Abhishek Banerjee

Ghosh questioned the FIR against Banerjee and said that the TMC should not be targeted only because the party lost the West Bengal assembly elections, terming the situation "not acceptable."

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari targets Abhishek Banerjee, alleges Diamond Harbour people denied voting rights for decade

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has accused local MP Abhishek Banerjee of suppressing voting rights in Diamond Harbour for ten years. Adhikari stated that the upcoming repolling in Falta will restore these rights. He also announced a probe into properties owned by Leaps and Bounds, a company linked to…

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‘Those who want to leave can leave, the rest of us will rebuild TMC’: Mamata Banerjee amid internal churn in TMC

Following an electoral defeat, Mamata Banerjee urged Trinamool Congress candidates to rebuild the party, stating those wishing to leave are free to do so. She vowed to revive the organization, emphasizing unity and resilience despite a significant loss in the recent assembly polls. The party maintains the people's mandate was…

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Consultants are reshaping Indian political parties - but at what cost?

Political consultants are now central to Indian election campaigns. They shape strategies, choose candidates, and manage outreach. This growing influence sparks resentment among traditional party members. Recent defeats of parties using these consultants have intensified criticism. Leaders accuse consultants of 'hijacking' parties and undermining grassroots connections. This shift raises questions…

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Saffron wave deepens erosion of secular norms

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, solidifying its influence across eastern India. This win strengthens the party's position nationally, following recent successes in other state elections. The outcome marks a shift in West Bengal's political landscape.

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Why Mamata Banerjee will win West Bengal: Swaminathan Aiyar

Exit polls predict a BJP victory in West Bengal, but this analysis suggests otherwise. Mamata Banerjee is expected to return as Chief Minister. Factors like demography and language are seen as crucial. The author argues that exit polls in India are often inaccurate. Voters' fears and outright lies can skew…

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‘Encounter specialist’ as Bengal poll guardian: When an observer becomes a ‘viral hero’

In a News18 India segment posted on X today, the thumbnail read: “Singham Ki Entry: Kiski Hogi Victory” (Singham's entry: Whose victory will it be?). On one side sat a cutout of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee; on the other, a stylised, cinematic-style photo of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma racking…

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The Dhaka effect: Did the BNP’s win in Bangladesh blunt the BJP’s poll pitch in Bengal?

A few hundred people from various minority religious groups staged a demonstration in Dhaka on March 13. They alleged no end to atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh, even as a new government was democratically elected after years of turmoil.

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Abhishek Banerjee reflects on the spirit of humanity at Maha Kumbh

Actor Abhishek Banerjee, who is currently shooting in Prayagraj, took part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh and expressed his awe at the devotion and spirit of the millions attending the event. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CM Mamata Banerjee condemns 'Bandh': "BJP is trying to defame Bengal"

Mamata Banerjee criticised the 'Bandh' and supported the police actions on the protestors of Nabanna Abhijan rally. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘They came like protesters…cops asked for shelter’: Inside the vandalism at Kolkata hospital

Two days after the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was vandalised by a 150-strong group, the number of arrests has risen to 19 as protests continue over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the government facility in Kolkata.

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Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP, asserts 'Government at Centre will fall soon'

The government just wants to grab the position by any means. The people of Bengal have fought with the BJP and left them behind, said SP Supremo. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 7: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters will decide the fate of 904 candidates contesting 57 seats in the last phase of the Lok Sabha polls on June 1.

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New firm, zero assets: How Mamata aide acquired Times Group’s Bengal paper

The Times Group had launched Ei Samay – its flagship Bengal daily with an average current circulation of around 1.7 lakh copies – in 2012. But last week, it was taken over by a company that was barely a month old. And the face of the acquisition was West Bengal…

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