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TMC embarrassed after videos, WhatsApp chats suggest internal feud

The Trinamool Congress has been left red-faced after leaked video clips and screenshots of WhatsApp chats surfaced, purportedly revealing a feud among party leaders. The video clips appear to be from the Election Commission’s headquarters, while the WhatsApp screenshots are said to be from the party MPs’ group chat.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 22: Three raided by ED, CBI, one linked to parliament breach

In March this year, former Trinamool Congress leader Tapas Roy – “frustrated” at his party’s “silence” over raids at his residence by the Enforcement Directorate – quit the TMC and jumped ship to the BJP. But in the run up to the January probe, the BJP itself levelled corruption charges…

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Calcutta HC pulls up EC, restrains BJP from publishing ‘derogatory’ ads against TMC

The Calcutta High Court has restrained the BJP from publishing any “derogatory” advertisements against the TMC and pulled up the Election Commission of India for “grossly failing” to address the Trinamool’s complaints, Bar and Bench reported.

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Nearly one in four candidates contesting in the sixth phase in West Bengal are crorepatis

Out of the 79 candidates contesting in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha election in West Bengal, 21 candidates have assets valued at more than ₹1 crore, data compiled by the non-profit ADR shows.

The Hindu

Namesake candidates join election battle in several constituencies across Bengal

Trinamool Congress candidate Biswajit Das is set to face stiff competition from Union Minister Santanu Thakur of the BJP on May 20.

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CAA, industries shape Bengal’s poll discourse in fifth phase

The CAA and a lacklustre industrial climate along the banks of the Hooghly river could dominate polling in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election in West Bengal on May 20.

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CPI(M) banks on new faces for a potential turnaround in West Bengal

Next-generation CPI(M) candidates in West Bengal, like Srijan Bhattacharyya, use modern tactics to appeal to young voters.

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PM Modi’s speeches sound surreal to people: Sitaram Yechury

Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M) general secretary, shares insights on ongoing Lok Sabha election after four phases of polling.

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Mamata cannot stop CAA implementation, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah assures Matua community of CAA implementation, criticizes Mamata Banerjee, and accuses her of supporting infiltrators.

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Sandeshkhali emerges as the rallying point for campaign in West Bengal

Allegations of land grab and sexual assault in dominate Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal.

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Trinamool versus Trinamool

The divide between Trinamool old guard and the new leadership is affecting the party

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali women were ‘tortured on the basis of religion’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Trinamool Congress for appeasement, mafia, and corruption, accusing Mamata Banerjee of silence on Sandeshkhali issue.

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Baharampur: Can the Congress retain its last bastion in West Bengal?

A winding cavalcade of more than 300 motorcycles accompanies three cars on a road in the deep interiors of Naoda Assembly segment in Baharampur.

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Sandeshkhali simmers amid a ‘fabricated rape complaint’, and TMC vs NCW

“We have been silent all these days but we were compelled to come out after receiving threats from local BJP people,” claimed Anjana*, the daughter-in-law of a Sandeshkhali local who has withdrawn her rape complaint against Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan.

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Sandeshkhali rape charges filed on 'Suvendu Adhikari prod': BJP man in sting clip

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress on Saturday released a sting video showing a Sandeshkhali BJP functionary admitting that many of the charges, including those of rape, were levelled following instructions from BJP seniors, including assembly opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari.

The Hindu

Eastern front: On the electoral battle in West Bengal

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

The Hindu

BJP let down Bengali Hindus with CAA, says Sushmita Dev

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) let down Bengali Hindus with the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019 which is much ado about nothing, Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev said on April 21.

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Taking the protests by Trinamool Congress as a challenge: Adhir

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that he accepted these protests as a challenge and would ensure that Trinamool drew a blank in Murshidabad

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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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Assam CM vows citizenship for Bengali Hindus, scholarship for female students

Assam election updates: 'Mama ka warranty' follows 'Modi ka guarantee' as BJP makes promises for the future.

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TMC to release Lok Sabha poll manifesto in five languages, including Nepali and Oi Chiki

Trinamool Congress releases manifesto in six languages, including Oi Chiki, to reach out to tribal and Nepali voters.

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I-T search on Abhishek Banerjee’s helicopter sparks furore

Trinamool Congress alleges I-T raid on Abhishek Banerjee's helicopter is BJP's vendetta politics, files complaint with EC.

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Lok Sabha polls: Adhir and Ahluwalia face protests during election campaign

Veteran MPs Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and S.S. Ahluwalia face protests during election campaign in West Bengal.

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Arrest of Bengaluru blast accused from West Bengal triggers war of words between Trinamool Congress and BJP

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was quick to respond to charges made by BJP leaders that West Bengal has become a “safe haven for terrorists”.

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Thakurnagar in Bengal tense as dispute in Thakur family out in open ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress leaders clash over control of Matua sect headquarters in Thakurnagar.

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