The Bharatiya Janata Party has approached the Election Commission of India, seeking action against Mamata Banerjee for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during ongoing political activities in West Bengal. A BJP delegation, which included Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Kiren Rijiju, and party leader Sukanta Majumdar, submitted a formal complaint to the poll body. The delegation alleged that the West Bengal Chief Minister made “grave and disturbing public sta

In a bold and symbolic statement ahead of the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, chief of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), declared that she considers herself the candidate in all 294 constituencies of the state. 🗳️ “Have Faith in Me”: Mamata’s Appeal Addressing party workers and voters, Mamata Banerjee urged the electorate to place their trust in her leadership, saying: “Forget who your local candidate is — I am the candidate everywhere.” Her stateme

In a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), Mamata Banerjee has criticized the poll body for not making the first supplementary list of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls public. The West Bengal Chief Minister termed the move a “murder of democracy” and raised serious concerns over transparency and accountability in the electoral process. Addressing the media, Banerjee alleged that the non-availability of the supplementary list deprives c

Mamata Banerjee has called on women supporters of her party to stage protests against the recent LPG price hike and alleged voter list deletions. The appeal was made during a political programme in West Bengal ahead of the observance of International Women's Day. Call for Statewide Rallies The Chief Minister urged women associated with the ruling All India Trinamool Congress to organise rallies and demonstrations across the state. She said the protests should highlight the fi

Kolkata : Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has called for statewide protests against the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, accusing the Central government of putting an additional financial burden on common people. Speaking at a public gathering, Banerjee criticized the policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre, stating that the rising prices of essential commodities such as cooking gas were making life difficult for ordinary households. She ur

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee  on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the demise of senior political leader Mukul Roy , saying she was “shocked and saddened” by his passing. In a heartfelt message, the Chief Minister recalled their long political association and his significant role in the growth of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)  since its inception. Ms. Banerjee said Mr. Roy had worked tirelessly for the Trinamool Congress from the very beginning, playing

Kolkata/New Delhi:  The West Bengal government has registered FIRs against certain poll officers following directions from the Election Commission of India  (EC), even as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee  publicly defended the state’s bureaucrats amid the growing controversy. According to an official communiqué issued by the poll panel, the West Bengal Chief Secretary has sent a formal letter of compliance in response to the EC’s instructions issued earlier this week. “The Beng

Kolkata, West Bengal :  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee  on Thursday (February 5, 2026)  said that her government has no objection to providing land for border fencing  along the international border but strongly demanded that the Centre roll back its decision to expand the Border Security Force (BSF)’s jurisdiction  in the state from 15 km to 50 km . Calling the move “arbitrary” and excessive , the Chief Minister argued that such an expansion amounts to over-secur

Kolkata: In a significant pre-poll move, the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government  on Thursday announced a 4 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA)  for state government employees. The announcement was made during the presentation of the interim budget for the 2026–27 financial year  in the West Bengal Assembly. According to a PTI report, the DA hike was announced by State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya  while tabling the interim budget. The increase is expec

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will appear in person before the Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 4, 2026) in a high-stakes hearing challenging the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted in the state. The matter will be heard by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Ms. Banerjee, who is currently in the national capital, has emerged as one of the strongest critics of the SIR exercise undertaken by the Election

State Targets Job Creation and Infrastructure Development Across Districts Kolkata, West Bengal: The West Bengal government has launched a major rural employment initiative aimed at strengthening local economies and generating thousands of jobs across the state. The program focuses on infrastructure projects, skill training, and support for small businesses in rural districts. Officials said the initiative will prioritize road construction, irrigation projects, housing scheme