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Hafta letters: State of the nation, divisive speeches, what Mamata is up to

Hi Hafta team, on the topic of elections, I am curious if there is any intellectual capacity or curiousity for alternate models either in the Indian context or elsewhere with the same five-year term or less governments. Clearly, it seems to me that short termism in politics is not really…

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Congress Lok Sabha tally will be at all-time low, says Modi

Prime Minister Modi criticizes TMC in West Bengal for turning Hindus into second-class citizens and indulging in corruption.

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Accused of molesting woman, Bengal Governor says he expects more allegations; TMC demands probe

West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose faces molestation allegations, vows to expose corruption despite political drama.

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Eastern front: On the electoral battle in West Bengal

The Bharatiya Janata Party nurtures high hopes in West Bengal in the general election

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Raj Bhavan employee accuses West Bengal Governor of sexual harassment

Allegations of sexual harassment against West Bengal Governor by Raj Bhavan employee in Kolkata before PM's visit.

The Hindu

Abhishek terms Adhir as BJP agent; blames him for obstructing formation of INDIA bloc in Bengal

Abhishek Banerjee accuses Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of being BJP agent, obstructing opposition bloc in West Bengal.

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HC order on school jobs termination emerges a key poll issue in West Bengal

Supreme Court is likely to hear the special leave petition of the West Bengal govt challenging the Calcutta HC order on termination of jobs of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff.

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CBI seizes arms and ammunition in Sandeshkhali

CBI seizes arms and ammunition, including foreign-made pistols, in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, linked to TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh.

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Youth of West Bengal paying the price for Trinamool Congress’ corruption, says Modi

PM Modi criticizes TMC for job cancellations and scams in West Bengal, highlighting the plight of youth

The Hindu

19,000 who lost school jobs likely to be eligible recruits: Bengal SSC

West Bengal School Service Commission cancels 5,300 appointments due to irregularities, plans new recruitment process for eligible candidates.

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No one can stop implementation of CAA in West Bengal: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserts BJP delivers on promises, CAA will be implemented in West Bengal.

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'Bengal will be divided...': When Gautam Gambhir's KKR played against Sourav Ganguly's Pune Warriors at Eden Gardens

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket icon Gautam Gambhir, now at the helm of Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor in the ongoing Indian Premier League season, recently shared poignant memories from his tenure with the franchise.

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Lok Sabha elections 2024 | With 13 candidates from influential families in the fray, West Bengal sees the rise of dynasty politics

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Rise of political dynasties in West Bengal's Lok Sabha elections marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

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Mithun counters Mamata’s ‘traitor’ jibe with corruption charges against Trinamool

Mithun Chakraborty a “big traitor from Bengal”, the actor-turned-politician participated in a BJP road show.

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EC chalked out seven-phase polls to assist BJP campaigning: Mamata

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Election Commission of India of favoring PM Modi in seven-phase polls

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Lok Sabha elections | 77.5% voter turnout in Bengal amid sporadic violence, protests

Television footage showed that in Mathabhanga area of the district, TMC and BJP workers clashed, resulting in injuries on both sides. Workers from both parties confronted each other following allegations of voter intimidation.

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Mamata Banerjee responsible for Murshidabad violence: BJP

“Bengal is falling apart and Mamata Banerjee is responsible for it,” Amit Malviya said in a post on X.

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Lok Sabha polls | Tea and identity politics dominate the first phase of elections in West Bengal

Key electoral issues in West Bengal's northern constituencies include tea garden woes, identity politics, and BJP-TMC rivalry.

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Blend of youth and experience CPI(M)'s mantra for winning back people's confidence in Bengal

Lok Sabha election CPI(M) in West Bengal fields young candidates to revive party's fortunes, contesting in alliance with Congress.

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On Shah’s 2023 ‘latka denge’ comment, Mamata says ‘jhatka denge’

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee said “migratory election birds are coming to Bengal and are using unacceptable language”

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Will not accept CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee vows to block CAA, NRC, UCC in state, warns against election violence.

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Paddler Ankur Bhattacharjee to play in Czech League

KOLKATA: Youngster Ankur Bhattacharjee is ready for the big leap as the Bengal paddler will take part in the Czechoslovakia League this month. India’s No. 1 youth player will represent the Czech Liga Pro side which takes part in the second tier of Czech League.

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'Surgical strikes' by central agencies needed to curb anti-national activities in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh

Dilip Ghosh warns of national security threat in West Bengal under TMC rule, calls for surgical strikes.

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West Bengal Governor asks State govt. to remove education minister for poll code violation

Reacting to the development, Mr. Basu posted on social media that the “Indian Constitution clearly states the recommendation of appointment or removal of any Minister lies with the Chief Minister. “He (the Governor) has not only shown his true colours, he has exceeded his constitutional limit as well,” Mr. Basu…

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PM is punishing Bengal for 2021 defeat in Assembly election: Congress

Jairam Ramesh accuses PM Modi of neglecting West Bengal post-election defeat, highlighting BJP's vindictiveness towards the state.

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