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The Calcutta High Court directed the state to inform TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee about pending complaints against him in police stations across West Bengal.

June 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Trinamool Congress has removed Sudip Bandyopadhyay from an organisational post and Sayani Ghosh from the youth president role following a meeting in Delhi.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded retired IPS officer Dr Rajesh Kumar, former DGP, for the Jagatdal constituency in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. The seat is held by TMC MLA Somenath Shyam. By nominating Dr Kumar, the BJP is emphasizing governance credentials and administrative expertise.

March 17, 2026 Reported by AI

The Bharatiya Janata Party released its first list of 144 candidates for West Bengal assembly elections, fielding Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Bhawanipore seat as well as Nandigram. Adhikari defeated Banerjee in Nandigram in 2021 by 1,956 votes. He claimed he would win both seats.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticized the Trinamool Congress-led government in West Bengal for allegedly targeting the Hindu community and engaging in discriminatory politics. He made these remarks while highlighting contrasts with central government welfare schemes. The comments came after he released funds under a state women's initiative in Chandigarh.

November 12, 2025 Reported by AI

Former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee was released from jail after being granted bail in the school jobs scam case. He commented on his suspension from the TMC and described his relationship with Arpita Mukherjee as a friendship. Chatterjee said his loyalty led to his downfall.