West Bengal

The rebellion within the TMC is expected to intensify with a group of around 20 dissident MPs expected to submit a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker today. The list of breakaway MPs include senior leaders Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Yusuf Pathan and Saayoni Ghosh, among others.

A state government employees' forum leaders said that West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has assured that pending dearness allowance dues will be cleared as per the Supreme Court order. Here's all we know…

The a modified notice under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act 1950, says no cattle or buffalo can be slaughtered without official certification, which declares the animal fit for slaughter.

Sujit Bose, a known TMC heavyweight in Kolkata, was particularly credited for organizing one of the city's biggest Durga Pujas at Sreebhumi Sporting Club in the Lake Town area.

Suvendu Adhikari’s net worth: In the election affidavit filed before contesting the West Bengal Election 2026, Suvendu Adhikari has declared a net worth of ₹85.87 lakh. This includes ₹24.57 lakh in movable assets and ₹61.30 lakh in immovable assets, as per the affidavit.

In 2013, Suvendu Adhikari’s former personal assistant Pradip Jha was found dead on Kolkata’s S Strand Road. Adhikari was then a TMC MP.

The murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, ignited political tensions in West Bengal. The BJP accused TMC of fostering lawlessness after Rath was shot in Madhyamgram, prompting police investigations into the attack and possible involvement of hired killers.

Chandranath Rath, Adhikari's executive assistant, was shot dead in a brazen attack at Madhyamgram on Wednesday night, two days after the election results. The killing has triggered sharp political reactions and escalated tensions in the area.

The BJP emerged as a major political force in West Bengal by leveraging anti-TMC sentiments and community outreach. Through effective messaging and campaign strategies, the party won 77 seats in 2021, although it saw a decrease in its Lok Sabha representation in 2024.

Assembly Election Results today: The outcome is crucial for prominent ruling regional parties like the Trinamool Congress and DMK, as well as the national players, including the BJP, the Congress and the Left parties.