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I-PAC raids: SC to hear ED's plea against ‘interference’ by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday

The SC is set to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's alleged interference in a coal-pilferage probe. The case highlights escalating tensions between state and central agencies as the state prepares for upcoming assembly elections.

2 min read14 Jan 2026
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SIR in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee fires 5th letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, flags ‘AI-driven’ digitisation errors this time

In her fifth letter to the CEC, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expresses deep concern over AI-driven digitisation errors during the SIR of electoral rolls, claiming they undermine democracy.

1 min read12 Jan 2026
Politics

Is Prashant Kishor still with I-PAC? ED raids amid TMC showdown turn spotlight on Jan Suraaj founder

TMC leaders claim the Enforcement Directorate's raids on I-PAC's Pratik Jain are politically motivated, suggesting a bias against Prashant Kishor. With state elections looming, Mamata Banerjee's unexpected intervention adds fuel to the fire of an ongoing political rivalry.

4 min read10 Jan 2026
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Mamata Banerjee to lead Kolkata protest rally today after ED–TMC showdown over I-PAC raids – Top updates

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leads a protest rally against the ED's raids on I-PAC, alleging a political ploy to undermine her party ahead of elections. The dramatic confrontation raises questions about law enforcement's role in politics as Banerjee challenges the BJP's tactics.

2 min read9 Jan 2026
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Bengal SIR: ‘AI used to delete 54 lakh names' – Mamata Banerjee's big claim, threatens to gherao EC office in Delhi

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claims the BJP is using artificial intelligence to delete millions of legitimate voter names from electoral rolls in a controversial revision exercise. She threatens protests if even a single legitimate voter is removed from voter list

2 min read30 Dec 2025
Politics

West Bengal Elections: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces plans to float new political party

Humayun Kabir, a suspended TMC MLA, is set to unveil his new political party, Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), aiming to empower marginalized communities. Amid tensions over his mosque project, Kabir seeks alliances with opposition parties, claiming he will be a crucial player in the upcoming elections.

2 min read22 Dec 2025
Politics

After Bihar, battle shifts to West Bengal, where SIR will be vital again

With a mass leader like Mamata at the helm, the TMC with a strong and extensive cadre base, considered key to its continued electoral success and its deep reach into the state's grassroots politics, may not be a pushover like the opposition parties in Bihar

4 min read16 Nov 2025
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Mamata Banerjee slams ‘attacks’ on Bengali-speaking migrant labourers: ‘Speak Bengali without fear’

In response to attacks on Bengali-speaking migrants in BJP-ruled states, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urges people to embrace their language. She also addresses the situation of Bengal tourists stranded in Nepal amid political turmoil, assuring their safe return.

1 min read10 Sep 2025
Politics

Election Commission can’t act like a ‘lollipop,’ says Mamata Banerjee, slams Modi Govt, BJP amid voter list revision row

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticises the Election Commission and the BJP-led government, referring to them as a 'lollipop sarkar.' Amid voter list revisions in Bihar, she warns against threats to state officials and defends the rights of Bengal's citizens against ‘political manipulation.’

2 min read29 Aug 2025
Elections

Mamata Banerjee warns Election Commission against voter list revision in Bengal – ‘we will oppose it tooth and nail’

Mamata Banerjee condemns the EC's electoral roll revision, claiming it aims to disenfranchise voters in Bengal and Bihar. Allegations of backdoor citizenship checks and removal of names from rolls highlight escalating tensions between TMC and BJP ahead of next year's polls.

3 min read16 Jul 2025