West Bengal Govt Announces ₹5 Meals, ₹3,000 Women Aid and Liquor Restrictions
West Bengal announced major welfare measures, including ₹5 fish-rice meals, ₹3,000 monthly aid for women under the Annapurna Scheme, and a ban on liquor shops near schools, colleges, and temples.
Bengal Jhalmuri Seller Faces Death Threats from Pakistan, Bangladesh After Viral Meeting With PM Modi
Bikram Sau, the Bengal jhalmuri vendor who became famous after serving PM Narendra Modi during an election campaign, has allegedly received death threats from Pakistan and Bangladesh numbers. Police have launched an investigation.
“Our First Enemy Is BJP”: Mamata Calls for United Opposition Front in Bengal
After Crushing Poll Defeat, Mamata Urges Left and Opposition to Unite Against BJP; urges Left parties, opposition groups, students and NGOs to unite against the saffron party, calling BJP the “first enemy.”
Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister
Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and top BJP leaders, marking a historic political shift in the state.
End of TMC Rule: Mamata Banerjee Removed as Bengal CM After Assembly Dissolution
Mamata Banerjee ceases to be West Bengal Chief Minister after Governor R. N. Ravi dissolves the Assembly following BJP’s massive 2026 election victory, ending TMC’s 15-year rule in Bengal.
Mamata Claims EVM Irregularities in Kolkata, EC Rejects Charges Amid TMC Protest
Mamata Banerjee alleges EVM tampering in a Kolkata strong room, prompting TMC leaders to stage a dharna. Election Commission denies irregularities ahead of Bengal poll counting.
7 Lakh New Voters Added in West Bengal Ahead of Polls
Election Commission adds 5 lakh new voters in West Bengal ahead of assembly polls. North 24 Parganas leads surge; female voter count shows a slight decline.
‘91 Lakh Voters Excluded’: Mamata Banerjee to Challenge EC in Supreme Court
Mamata Banerjee announces move to Supreme Court against voter list freeze, alleging 91 lakh voters excluded from Bengal electoral rolls. TMC raises concerns over voting rights ahead of elections.
91 Lakh Struck Off Bengal Voter List; Political Storm Intensifies Before Polls
Nearly 91 lakh voters have been removed from West Bengal’s electoral rolls in a massive SIR exercise, with Murshidabad recording the highest deletions ahead of crucial elections.
EC Freezes West Bengal Voter List; 27 Lakh Electors Barred from Voting
Nearly 27 lakh voters have been removed from West Bengal’s electoral rolls after a massive verification drive, marking one of the largest voter deletions ahead of elections.