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Opposition agitation against CEC will fail with Mamata Banerjee involved, says BJP

BJP spokesperson Debjit Sarkar dismissed the opposition's joint protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He criticised the unpredictable political positions of Mamata Banerjee and her alliances. Sarkar claimed that the elections were conducted peacefully in 2026 without any incidents of violence or malpractice. He also rejected allegations of monitoring…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Only CJP can remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, says TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Saturday told a vernacular news channel that only the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) can remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar if it posed a serious challenge. He said CJP's focused approach could help it achieve results quickly. Banerjee spoke about efforts by opposition parties to protest against…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

Mamata Banerjee alleges 'house arrest' of party leaders, says BJP workers block route to TMC's rally

Mamata Banerjee alleged that TMC leaders faced house arrest before a rally in Serampore as BJP supporters disrupted the route. She accused the police and BJP government of ignoring attacks on TMC members and expressed her determination to attend the rally. TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's vehicle was reportedly attacked while…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

Expect LS Speaker to take 'expeditious' decision on disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs: SC

The Supreme Court has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to decide “expeditiously” on petitions seeking the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs who joined the NCPI, while stopping short of setting a deadline. The case, filed by Abhishek Banerjee, centres on whether the MPs’ move amounts to defection or…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Mamata Banerjee demands fresh Bengal elections amid EC SIR dissent row; calls for CEC's arrest

Mamata Banerjee has called for the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding alleged electoral misconduct. She claims the BJP, in collusion with the Election Commission, manipulated the Bengal Assembly elections. Banerjee is also advocating for new elections across all states where the BJP won post-Special Intensive Revision of…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

NCPI appoints seven former TMC MPs among 27 national office-bearers

Nationalist Citizens Party of India has recently appointed 27 new national office-bearers, including seven former TMC MPs. This organizational announcement follows the resignation of 20 TMC Lok Sabha MPs who recently joined the NCPI. Key appointments include former TMC MPs as Vice Presidents and General Secretaries, enhancing the party's structure.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

TMC, BJP workers clash in southeast Kolkata over control of local party office, many injured

Clashes occurred between supporters of TMC and BJP in Mukundapur over a party office dispute. TMC alleged violence against their members by BJP workers during a rally for control of the office. Police intervened to disperse the crowd using baton charges after the situation escalated. Both parties accused each other…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

TMC rebel MPs seek four more weeks for replying to Lok Sabha disqualification notices

Twenty rebel Lok Sabha MPs who defected from the TMC to the NCPI have requested a four-week extension to reply to anti-defection notices issued by Speaker Om Birla. NCPI chairperson Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar cited document collation delays following the expiration of an earlier extension. The TMC criticised the move, calling…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Mahua Moitra moves Calcutta HC alleging police inaction over egg-throwing incident

Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking action. She alleges police failed to ensure her security during an incident. Eggs were thrown at her vehicle in Krishnanagar constituency earlier this month. Moitra claims this happened despite a court order for police protection. The court will…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

West Bengal bypolls emerge as battle for opposition space

West Bengal’s October 6 bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar have become a contest for the opposition space after the TMC split and loss of its original name and symbol. The Congress and Left seek to regain voters, while rival TMC factions compete for the party’s political inheritance, with BJP also…

The Economic Times · Sep 22