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politics1 year ago

Sandeshkhali Unrest: TMC's Unease and BJP's Allegations

The TMC is facing unease over the political fallout in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, following violence and allegations of rape and land grabbing involving local TMC leaders. The party is worried about polarisation along community and religious lines, as well as a shrinking political footprint in the area. The arrest of a TMC minister in an alleged ration scam has also weakened the party, leading to concerns about losing the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency.

via The Indian Express|
#bjp#politics#sandeshkhali
politics2 years ago

"Mamata Banerjee's TMC Goes Solo in West Bengal, Shakes Up Opposition Alliance"

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced that TMC will contest the state's Lok Sabha polls independently, criticizing Congress for not consulting TMC about Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra route through Bengal. She expressed willingness for "post-poll adjustments" at the national level but emphasized TMC's determination to defeat BJP. TMC accused Congress of double standards and stated that the alliance (INDIA) does not belong to any one party, warning Congress not to interfere in seats allocated to regional parties.

via Times of India|
#congress#lok-sabha-elections#mamata-banerjee
politics2 years ago

"Mamata Banerjee Threatens to Pull Plug on Congress Alliance in West Bengal"

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee threatens to end the opposition alliance in West Bengal, expressing discontent with the Congress and warning against interference. She criticizes the lack of communication from the Congress and asserts the unity of regional parties within the INDIA bloc. The Congress attempts damage control, emphasizing the importance of Trinamool Congress in the alliance, while facing internal criticism from its state president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) objects to Chowdhury's attacks on Mamata, fearing it may benefit the BJP in the state.

via IndiaTimes|
#alliance#congress#india-bloc
law-and-order2 years ago

"Political Turmoil in West Bengal: Accusations of Inaction and Shielding Attackers"

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused West Bengal police of filing a weak FIR that only registered bailable and non-scheduled offences in the January 5 Sandeshkhali assault, where a mob attacked and wounded three ED officials during a raid related to a Rs 550-crore ration scam investigation. The ED alleged that its complaint cited multiple non-bailable penal sections, including attempt to murder and rioting, but these charges were omitted. The conflict between the two agencies has escalated, with the police refuting the ED's claims and asserting that their allegations are baseless. The ED's money laundering probe relates to alleged irregularities in the public distribution system in Bengal.

via IndiaTimes|
#attack#ed#investigation
politics2 years ago

Rahul Gandhi's Eventful Visit to Wayanad: Contractor Anger and Tribal Dance

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continues his visit to Wayanad, Kerala, with plans to launch a power facility and disability management center. In Jharkhand, the NDA alliance will decide on a candidate for the Dumri bypoll, while in Chhattisgarh, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge attends an event to launch the party's campaign for the upcoming Assembly polls. BJP president J P Nadda criticizes the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and promises to win more than 35 Lok Sabha seats in the state. In Haryana, Congress leader Deepender Hooda addresses a farmers' protest, while other Congress leaders hold a rally against the state BJP government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Gujarat and praises the BSF's role in guarding the country's borders. In Karnataka, civil contractors become a focal point of politics, potentially impacting the upcoming Assembly elections.

via The Indian Express|
#bjp#congress#karnataka
politics2 years ago

"Bloody Repolling Ordered in West Bengal Panchayat Elections Amidst Escalating Violence"

The State Election Commission (SEC) has ordered repolling in 697 out of 61,636 booths where panchayat polls were held in West Bengal, following violence during the elections. The repolling will be conducted under heavy security, with each booth having eight armed personnel. The final turnout for Saturday's polls stood at 81%, with East Midnapore recording the highest turnout. The repolling results are expected on Tuesday.

via Indiatimes.com|
#panchayat-polls#politics#repolling
politics2 years ago

"Bengal Rural Poll Violence: Death Toll Rises, BJP Seeks Intervention"

At least 16 people were killed and several injured in violent clashes during the rural polls in West Bengal. The violence occurred across seven districts, with the highest number of casualties in Murshidabad. The ruling party, Trinamool Congress, suffered the most losses, with nine of its workers killed. The lack of central forces and meaningful deployment was blamed for the escalation of violence. The state election commissioner and central force seniors were accused of failing to control the situation. The opposition parties criticized the commissioner for his alleged failure, while the Trinamool Congress claimed that the allegations of widespread violence were exaggerated.

via Indiatimes.com|
#central-forces#politics#rural-polls
politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounding 'The Kerala Story' Movie

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has banned the screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' in the state, citing concerns of "hatred and violence". The film, which depicts the conversion of women from Kerala to Islam and their recruitment by the Islamic State, has been described by Banerjee as a "distorted movie" aimed at defaming the southern state. Any theatre found showing the film will face action, according to a senior official.

via Times of India|
#ban#controversial-film#mamata-banerjee