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"No rule of law left in West Bengal": Samik Bhattacharya targets TMC over killing of Suvendu Adhikari's PA

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 11:22:56 AM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday targeted the Trinamool Congress, alleging that there is "no rule of law left in West Bengal" following the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath in Madhyamgram. ... read..

"Incidents that are happening must stop": BJP's Dilip Ghosh on Suvendu Adhikari's aide killing

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 8:53:18 AM IST

Dilip Ghosh, who is the BJP MLA-elect from the Kharagpur Sadar constituency in West Bengal, on Thursday condemned the attack carried out on the personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, claiming that law and order in the state remains a concern d ... read..

Coming West Bengal govt for change not revenge: BJP leader Keya Ghosh condemns killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 8:53:14 AM IST

BJP leader Keya Ghosh on Thursday condemned the killing of Bhabanipur MLA-elect Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandra Rath, accusing the TMC of targeting people who managed his back office during the 2026 West Bengal elections. ... read..

BJP MP Rahul Sinha alleges political vendetta in killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 8:53:08 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rahul Sinha on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress over the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandra, alleging that the incident was linked to political vendetta after the assembly pol ... read..

TMC condemns killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, demands CBI probe

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 1:53:06 AM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday condemned the killing of Chandra, the personal assistant to West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, near Madhyamgram in West Bengal. ... read..

"Extra deployment withdrawn...using it for law and order": West Bengal DGP dismisses claims of reduced security at Abhishek Banerjee's residence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 11:23:13 PM IST

West Bengal Director General of Police Siddh Nath Gupta on Wednesday dismissed the claims of downgraded security outside TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee's residence, stating that the Z+ security is being deployed while "extra deployment" has been ... read..

"Won't resign, let them dismiss me": Mamata Banerjee vows to fight after West Bengal election loss

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 8:53:07 PM IST

Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a meeting of newly-elected MLAs of her party and stated she will not resign from her post in the wake of assembly poll results and the Centre can dismiss her, Trinamool Congress sources said on ... read..

Mamata Banerjee should accept people's verdict and step down: BJP's Locket Chatterjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 6:52:59 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal State General Secretary and MP Locket Chatterjee on Wednesday said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should accept the mandate of the people and step down, asserting that she is now a "former Chief Minister" foll ... read..

West Bengal: BJP leaders hold key meeting at Nabanna ahead of government formation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 4:53:10 PM IST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including State President Samik Bhattacharya and National General Secretary Sunil Bansal, arrived at Nabanna in Kolkata on Wednesday to attend a crucial meeting. ... read..

West Bengal: Unknown miscreants allegedly vandalise TMC Minister Aroop Biswas's Tollygunge office

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 3:23:01 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) Minister Aroop Biswas's public office in Kolkata was attacked on Wednesday, with unknown miscreants damaging furniture and official documents. This incident occurred as political activity remained high in the state following the a ... read..

West Bengal CEO submits election notification to Governor; BJP set to stake claim after victory

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 3:22:47 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Wednesday submitted the Gazette Notification of the recently concluded Assembly election results to Governor RN Ravi, paving the way for government formation in the state. ... read..

After losing power, security stepped down outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 2:22:55 PM IST

As power equations changed in West Bengal, so did the security set-up outside TMC MP Abhsishek Banerjee's house in Kolkata. The area has seen considerable downgrade in the security for the MP with residents of the area now free to move around. ... read..

"Throne is just for two days:" BJP's Dilip Ghosh hits out at Mamata Banerjee over refusal to resign as CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 9:23:16 AM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh, on Tuesday, criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her refusal to step down following the state assembly election results. ... read..

"Constitution is supreme": Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya criticises Mamata's refusal to resign as CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 5:53:26 AM IST

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday invoked the Constitution and criticised outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign from her post, following the TMC's defeat in the State Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..

"Nothing specific": Bengal CEO refutes Mamata Banerjee's allegations of EVM tampering and assault

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 10:52:52 PM IST

Following a wave of serious allegations from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the integrity of the recent election results, State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Tuesday issued a firm point-by-point rebuttal, citin ... read..

"Among 208 BJP MLAs, anybody could be CM": Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 9:53:30 PM IST

Following the BJP's stunning performance in the West Bengal Assembly Elections, senior BJP leader and MLA-elect from Kharagpur Sadar, Dilip Ghosh, stated that the party has an abundance of experienced leadership to take the role of Chief Minister, and the ... read..

"EVMs may not have been manipulated, but can be swapped": Abhishek Banerjee makes big charge

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 9:24:04 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday said that a fact-finding committee will be formed to examine the alleged discrepancies in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) used in the assembly polls. He added that EVMs can be sw ... read..

"Dirty, nasty, mischievous games": Outgoing Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign; BJP says "accept defeat with humility"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 9:24:03 PM IST

West Bengal has been thrust into a constitutional and political standoff following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) landmark victory in the state assembly elections. ... read..

"Everything mentioned in constitution": Suvendu Adhikari on Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign as West Bengal CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 7:53:31 PM IST

Amid mounting controversy over Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign as Chief Minister, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said that he didn't have to say much on the issue since everything is mentioned in the Indian Constitu ... read..

"No such incident took place": West Bengal CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal refutes Mamata Banerjee's claims of assault

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 7:53:18 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Tuesday refuted caretaker Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim of being physically assaulted, stating that no such incident occurred. ... read..

"Will not resign, did not lose, I will not go to Raj Bhavan....": Mamata Banerjee after Bengal election results

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 6:23:45 PM IST

Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday targeted the BJP and claimed that she has not lost the assembly polls and will not go to the Raj Bhavan to tender her resignation, saying "they can defeat Trinamool Congress through the Electi ... read..

"We should not become Ravan": Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar advises BJP workers amid attacks on TMC offices

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 6:23:38 PM IST

Amid multiple reports of vandalism of TMC offices, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) must not behave like the Trinamool Congress (TMC). ... read..

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP, EC of "looting" democratic rights, says "CEC became villain"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 5:53:29 PM IST

Following a tectonic shift in West Bengal's political landscape, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing offensive on Tuesday, labelling the Election Commission (EC) the "villain" of the assembly elections. ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee should accept her defeat...": Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata (West bengal) | May 5, 2026 5:53:09 PM IST

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday asked West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to accept the defeat, underlining that there was an increase of 20 per cent in Hindu voters and any political party questioning their mandate will eventually fall. ... read..

'Will expel those indulging in vandalism': Samik Bhattacharya warns party workers, urges calm after BJP's West Bengal win

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 1:23:24 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday condemned incidents of vandalism during post-election celebrations and warned of strict action against party workers involved, even as he called for restraint following the BJP's sweeping victory in ... read..

"Defeating Mamata Banerjee was crucial": BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 3:23:55 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Suvendu Adhikari on Monday secured a major victory in the high-profile Bhabanipur assembly constituency, defeating West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya pays tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Bhawanipur

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 3:23:49 AM IST

West Bengal BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya on Monday paid tribute to Bhartiya Jana Sangh's founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee at his ancestral house in Bhawanipur, as the BJP registered a landslide victory in the state. ... read..

"This was bound to happen...": West Bengal BJP chief Bhattacharya on Mamata Banerjee's loss in Bhabanipur

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 5, 2026 1:53:23 AM IST

After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's defeat in the Bhabanipur constituency, State BJP President Samik Bhattacharya said that the loss was inevitable, emphasising that the constituency has traditionally favoured the BJP. ... read..

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