Video shows BJP candidate insulting Gandhi, TMC hits out BJP's Dhupguri candidate Naresh Roy faces Trinamool Congress's criticism after a video surfaced showing him allegedly calling Mahatma Gandhi a "deshdrohi" (traitor). Roy claims his remarks were misinterpreted and the video's authenticity is unverified. Trinamool leaders accused the BJP of dishonoring national icons, while Roy asserted his respect for Gandhi and alleged a ploy to spread confusion. #Mahatma_Gandhi #Trinamool_Congress #TMC_hits #Congress_criticism #calling_Mahatma #Dhupguri_candidate #candidate_Naresh #BJP_Dhupguri #Naresh_Roy #surfaced_showing
TMC, BJP supporters clash during campaign in West Bengal’s Hooghly; FIR lodged Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters clashed during an election campaign in West Bengal's Hooghly district, resulting in minor injuries to four BJP workers. The incident occurred as campaigning intensifies for the 2026 Assembly elections, with both parties trading sharp political attacks and releasing manifestos. #BJP #West_Bengal #West #Trinamool_Congress #FIR_lodged #BJP_workers #BJP_supporters #Bengal_Hooghly #Hooghly_district #lodged_Trinamool
EC rejects TMC pick's nomination for subsisting contract with govt The Election Commission has cancelled Trinamool Congress candidate Abhinav Bhattacharya's nomination for Krishnanagar North due to a conflict of interest. Bhattacharya's business dealings with the state government violated Section 9A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. An alternative candidate, Somnath Dutta, will now contest the seat for TMC. #Election_Commission #Trinamool_Congress #Krishnanagar_North #cancelled_Trinamool #North_due #Abhinav_Bhattacharya #pick_nomination #subsisting_contract #Bhattacharya_nomination #Congress_candidate
PM Modi puts fish on poll menu to counter Mamata's attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of failing to boost fish production in Bengal, a state known for its love of 'maachh-bhaat'. He highlighted BJP's focus on fisheries development and contrasted TMC's alleged governance of fear with BJP's trust-building. Mamata Banerjee retorted, asserting Bengal's self-sufficiency in fish and questioning BJP's stance on dietary choices. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Modi #Trinamool_Congress #attack_Prime #Modi_puts #Modi_accused #poll_menu #counter_Mamata
CEC's response was 'get lost': TMC's Derek O'Brien details '7‑minute' meeting with Gyanesh Kumar The Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of partisanship and corruption after a brief meeting. The party alleged their delegation was dismissed abruptly and that the EC had ignored nine letters from Mamata Banerjee. The TMC also presented evidence of alleged BJP links among Bengal officials, demanding their transfer. #Gyanesh_Kumar #Trinamool_Congress #Chief_Election #accused_Chief #Election_Commissioner #Commissioner_Gyanesh #CEC_response #Derek_O'Brien #TMC_Derek #O'Brien_details
'Bengal welcomes tourists with open arms': TMC jibes at Amit Shah with fish, meat menu ahead of 15-day visit The Trinamool Congress has sharpened its attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of his visit to West Bengal, recommending local non-vegetarian delicacies. This move aligns with the TMC's campaign, which portrays the BJP as out of touch with Bengal's cultural traditions, particularly regarding food habits. #West_Bengal #Amit_Shah #Minister_Amit #Union_Home #Home_Minister #Trinamool_Congress #Shah_ahead #open_arms #meat_menu #recommending_local
Pushed out by Jyoti Basu, eclipsed by Mamata, crushed by BJP: Congress' 50-year exile in West Bengal Once a dominant force, West Bengal's Congress party has seen its influence dwindle significantly over five decades. From landslide victories to being overshadowed by communist rule and then Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, the party now struggles for relevance. #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal #West #Trinamool_Congress #Jyoti_Basu #Bengal_Congress #dominant_force #influence_dwindle #dwindle_significantly
'Consider me your candidate in all 294 seats': Mamata Banerjee's pitch in Bengal battle West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged voters to support her leadership across all 294 constituencies, positioning herself as the face of the Trinamool Congress. She also alleged that the BJP is attempting to manipulate voter rolls by including individuals from other states and targeting deletions, accusing the party of acting in concert with the Election Commission. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Trinamool_Congress #Banerjee_urged #Minister_Mamata #Bengal_Chief #Banerjee_pitch #battle_West #Bengal_battle
West Bengal polls: TMC releases list of 291 candidates; stage set for Suvendu vs Mamata in Bhabanipur Trinamool Congress revealed its candidate list for the West Bengal Assembly elections, contesting 291 out of 294 seats. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will run from Bhabanipur, while allies will contest three seats in Darjeeling. The party expressed confidence in retaining power with a significant majority, aiming for over 226 seats. #West_Bengal #Bengal #Trinamool_Congress #Assembly_elections #Bengal_polls #Bengal_Assembly #TMC_releases #Bhabanipur_Trinamool #Congress_revealed #stage_set
‘A welcome step’: Opposition backs TMC’s move to bring impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Opposition parties, led by the Trinamool Congress, are planning an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged irregularities in West Bengal's electoral roll revision. Citing concerns over a large number of voters under scrutiny, parties like Congress and Samajwadi Party have voiced support. #West_Bengal #CEC_Gyanesh #Gyanesh_Kumar #Trinamool_Congress #impeachment_motion #Chief_Election #Bengal_electoral #Election_Commissioner #Kumar_Opposition #backs_TMC
Murmu-Mamata row: BJP calls TMC ‘fake news factory’, hits back with rulebook over insult to President The BJP has labeled the Trinamool Congress a "fake news factory" after West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP and PM Modi of insulting President Droupadi Murmu. Banerjee presented a photo suggesting the PM was seated while the President stood during an award ceremony, contradicting BJP's claims of protocol adherence. #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #hits_back #Trinamool_Congress #President_Droupadi #Droupadi_Murmu #Murmu-Mamata_row #calls_TMC #BJP_calls #insulting_President
'Arrogance of power will soon be shattered': PM Modi sharpens attack on Mamata over President Murmu's Santhal event row Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress for allegedly mismanaging and boycotting an event attended by President Droupadi Murmu. Modi termed the actions an insult to the President, the Constitution, and democratic traditions, warning that the people of West Bengal would not forgive this perceived disrespect towards a tribal woman leader. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Trinamool_Congress #Minister_Mamata #Bengal_Chief #Droupadi_Murmu #Murmu_Santhal
No confidence motion against Om Birla: TMC MPs likely to vote in favour of resolution Trinamool Congress MPs will now back the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, a shift from their earlier stance, following party chief Mamata Banerjee's directive. This move intensifies the political battle as the Lok Sabha prepares to vote on March 9. Opposition parties accuse Birla of partisan conduct, jeopardizing the House's proper functioning and the rights of members. #Mamata_Banerjee #Lok_Sabha #Sabha_Speaker #Trinamool_Congress #Congress_MPs #Banerjee_directive #TMC_MPs #resolution_Trinamool #chief_Mamata #earlier_stance
No-confidence motion against Om Birla: INDIA bloc ally TMC refuses to sign notice; wants discussion first Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee stated his party will sign a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, but only after the opposition first appeals to the Speaker with their grievances, including the suspension of eight Congress MPs. Banerjee emphasized giving the Speaker time to respond before proceeding with removal efforts. #Congress_leader #Lok_Sabha #Sabha_Speaker #Trinamool_Congress #INDIA_bloc #Congress_MPs #No-confidence_motion #ally_TMC #TMC_refuses #leader_Abhishek
'Considering impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar': TMC plans big move on West Bengal SIR Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee announced plans to move an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner over the Special Intensive Revision process. The party alleges the SIR is flawed and aims to disenfranchise citizens, particularly in opposition-ruled states ahead of elections. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also criticized the timing and selective application of the SIR. #CEC_Gyanesh #Gyanesh_Kumar #Trinamool_Congress #Special_Intensive #Intensive_Revision #impeachment_motion #Revision_process #TMC_plans #SIR_Trinamool #Chief_Election
