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…
Political unrest is intensifying across West Bengal following a major electoral setback for the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee. The murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath has further heightened tensions in the state. Chandranath Rath Murder: “A Pre-Planned Attack,” Says Suvendu Adhikari Chandranath Rath was shot dead in Madhyamgram in…
The results of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections are being viewed not merely as a change of government in one state, but as a political development with far-reaching national consequences. If the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) succeeds in forming the government in Bengal, analysts believe it could fundamentally redraw the political balance of power…
Background Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls has led to the deletion of approximately 9.1 million (91 lakh) voters, according to officials. The Election Commission stated that the exercise aimed to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the voter list by removing duplicate…
Incident Overview In a serious breach of administrative and judicial security, seven judicial officers—including three women—were allegedly detained and surrounded by a mob for nearly 10 hours in the Kaliachak area of Malda district, West Bengal. The incident occurred during an official duty related to voter list verification, triggering widespread concern at the national level….
Purulia (West Bengal): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has triggered a major political controversy after alleging that people may lose their freedom to consume meat and eggs if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the state. Sharp Attack at Election Rally Addressing a public rally in Purulia ahead of the 2026…
The political battle in West Bengal is intensifying ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The contest is largely seen as a direct fight between the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). At the same time, the Indian National Congress and Left parties led by the Communist Party…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized the government of Mamata banerjee in West Bengal after reports that the Chief Minister did not personally receive Droupadi murmu during the President’s recent visit to the state. The issue has sparked a major political controversy, with the Prime Minister calling the incident “unfortunate” and a violation of…
