Kolkata: The internal power struggle within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) took a dramatic turn on Friday after a rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee took control of the party’s operational headquarters, Trinamool Bhavan, in Kolkata. The group reportedly changed the locks, installed new name boards, and declared that all party activities would henceforth be conducted…
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has sparked fresh political debate in West Bengal after making remarks that appeared appreciative of senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. Her comments have fueled speculation about her future within the TMC, although no official indication of a party switch has emerged. Speaking in…
An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) founder Mamata Banerjee over allegations that she made a speech capable of inciting communal tensions during an election campaign. The case was filed at Netaji Nagar Police Station in Kolkata following a complaint submitted by a local resident. According to…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suffered a significant political setback after expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee was recognised by Speaker Rathindra Bose as the leader of the Trinamool Congress Legislature Party. The development comes amid an escalating rebellion within the party that threatens its legislative and organisational structure. Support of 58 MLAs Ritabrata…
Kolkata: West Bengal’s political landscape is witnessing dramatic developments as reports suggest a major rebellion is brewing within the opposition party, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). The alleged revolt is being compared to the “Shinde model” that split Maharashtra’s Shiv Sena, raising questions about the future stability of the party led by Mamata Banerjee….
Fresh political unrest has surfaced in West Bengal after senior Kalyan Banerjee alleged that he was attacked outside the Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly district on May 31, 2026. The incident comes just a day after another senior Abhishek Banerjee faced protests and alleged assault during a visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas, highlighting…
In a major political development in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory in the Falta Assembly constituency, with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda defeating his nearest rival by more than 1.09 lakh votes. The result is being viewed as one of the most significant electoral upsets in the state, as Falta…
Bengal–Bangladesh Border: The Complete Picture The is one of the longest international land borders of India. The total length of the border is approximately 4,096 kilometers, with West Bengal accounting for the largest share. Length of the Border in West Bengal West Bengal alone shares nearly 2,216 kilometers of border with Bangladesh, making it the…
Kolkata, West Bengal West Bengal is witnessing a dramatic political transformation following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic rise to power under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. In the days after the BJP formed its first-ever government in the state, two developments have triggered intense political debate — the reopening of local CPI(M) offices across Bengal and…
Kolkata, May 9, 2026 In a landmark political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed its first-ever government in West Bengal after ending the 15-year rule of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal at a grand ceremony held at Brigade…
