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Elections that shaped India | 1967 elections and the rise of Indira Gandhi

Succession battles post Nehru's death led to internal strife, Congress' decline, and Indira Gandhi's rise to power.

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West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee meets cyclone victims at hospital in Jalpaiguri

As the cyclone wreaked havoc in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the victims of the cyclone at the Jalpaiguri Super Specialty Hospital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TMC alleges attack on Udayan Guha's convoy by BJP supporters in Cooch Behar

The Trinamool Congress on March 31 accused supporters of BJP leader and Union Minister Nisith Pramanik of attacking the convoy of party MLA Udayan Guha in the Cooch Behar area of West Bengal.

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CAA a trap to turn legal citizens into foreigners, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee opposes CAA, warns against NRC trap, challenges BJP's Lok Sabha seat target.

The Hindu

Abhishek Banerjee dares BJP to launch schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar in States ruled by the party

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP on social welfare schemes and election tactics in West Bengal.

The Hindu

In Bengal, Left seeks to iron out differences between allies

Left Front chairperson Biman Basu joined senior Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya as the Congress nominee began his election campaign.

The Hindu

West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu accuses Centre of holding back funds for Sarva Shiksha Mission

West Bengal Education Minister accuses Centre of withholding funds for Sarva Shiksha Mission, citing lack of MoU signing for Pradhan Mantri School for Rising India scheme.

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Rekha Patra, BJP candidate from Sandeshkhali, enjoys benefits of State scheme: Trinamool

The Trinamool Congress got embroiled in a controversy on March 28 after it published the personal banking and contact details of the BJP‘s Sandeshkhali candidate Rekha Patra on its official X handle, claiming that she is a beneficiary of the West Bengal’s government Swastha Sathi scheme.

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Cooch Behar | Violence, latent complexities likely to seal Nisith Pramanik’s fate on Rajbanshi land

Cooch Behar, West Bengal: BJP stronghold, political complexities, and poll-related violence shape the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Want to return money looted from poor in West Bengal, says PM Modi

PM Modi vows to return looted money from poor in West Bengal, targets corruption ahead of elections.

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PM Modi speaks to Rekha Patra, who led the Sandeshkhali protest

Prime Minister Modi praises BJP candidate Rekha Patra as "Shakti Swaroopa" for highlighting women's plight in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

The Hindu

West Bengal candidates add the colours of Holi to their Lok Sabha election campaign

West Bengal candidates celebrate Holi, connecting with voters ahead of Lok Sabha election in Kolkata.

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Former judge, Trinamool turncoats, and woman from Sandeshkhali in West Bengal BJP candidate list

The BJP has changed the seats of Dilip Ghosh and Debasree Chowdhury, who were elected from Medinipur and Raiganj Lok Sabha seats, respectively.

The Hindu

CBI team revisits Sandeshkhali to gather more evidence in the ED team attack case

CBI team, probing the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali on January 5, visited a village in the area to gather more evidence

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Bengal Lok Sabha polls | Discontent grows in TMC, BJP ranks over ticket distribution

Discontentment rises in TMC and BJP over candidate selection for West Bengal Lok Sabha elections.

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ED seizes ₹40 lakh cash from West Bengal Minister’s residence

The raids were held in connection with the West Bengal school recruitment scam

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Bengali writer says election time now is hardly different from what he saw in the 1970s

Renowned Bengali writer Amar Mitra reflects on the unchanged political atmosphere in West Bengal, comparing past and present elections.

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I-T concludes search operations at premises of Bengal minister's brother

Income Tax department conducts search operations at Kolkata premises of West Bengal minister's brother, accused of tax evasion.

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ED searches residence of West Bengal Minister Chandranath Sinha in school jobs case

Enforcement Directorate searches West Bengal Minister Chandranath Sinha's residence in Kolkata for alleged school recruitment scam.

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All signs point to BJP’s rout in Bengal, says Derek O’Brien

Trinamool Congress predicts double Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal compared to BJP, citing disarray in opponent's campaign.

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Man arrested with more than 1 kg of ganja

The Kalady police have arrested a man with around 1.15 kg of ganja. The arrested was identified as Gopal Chandra Pramani, 40, of Murshidabad in West Bengal.

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EC issues more transfer orders for State officials, including DMs and SPs

Election Commission orders transfer of non-cadre officers in Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, and West Bengal for fair elections.

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Yusuf Pathan begins campaign from Baharampur

Refuting the barbs of being an outsider to West Bengal, former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress candidate from Baharampur Yusuf Pathan on March 21 began his campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

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Women must have autonomy in marriage: ex-Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Former West Bengal Governor advocates for women's autonomy in marriage, addressing issues like dowry and domestic violence at Ethiraj College.

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Transfer of 4 DMs again proves BJP targeting Bengal for electoral gains: TMC

TMC accuses BJP of influencing EC transfers in West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha elections, questioning BJP's confidence and tactics.

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