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Mamata Banerjee
Who is Mamata Banerjee
The Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011, Mamata Banerjee is an Indian politician, previously a member of the Congress and later, founded the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). The TMC supremo has been elected to Parliament seven times before she contested in the West Bengal Assembly elections. In the state Assembly, she represents the Bhabanipur constituency.
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Suvendu Adhikari urges EC for stricter monitoring during SIR in West Bengal
Earlier this week, Suvendu wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging a violation of the "neutrality" principle and misuse of police by the TMC government during the SIR exercise
 "Suvendu Adhikari urges EC for stricter monitoring during SIR in West Bengal")
Shah behind SIR ploy, BJP dug its own grave by rushing exercise: Mamata
He wants to capture Bengal at any cost, but he will get a befitting reply, the chief minister asserted
 "Shah behind SIR ploy, BJP dug its own grave by rushing exercise: Mamata")
Mamata to address over 12,000 traders on Dec 17 as TMC ramps up MSME drive
A business meet is also scheduled for December 18 to facilitate interactions with industry representatives
 "Mamata to address over 12,000 traders on Dec 17 as TMC ramps up MSME drive")
WB govt offers ₹2 lakh aid to families of 39 dead amid SIR-related panic
Thirteen others who fell ill during the SIR exercise including three booth-level officers (BLOs) allegedly burdened by "excessive workload" would also be given Rs 1 lakh each, Mamata Banerjee said
 "WB govt offers ₹2 lakh aid to families of 39 dead amid SIR-related panic")
Mamata to scale up anti-SIR campaign with rallies in Malda, Murshidabad
This marks Banerjee's second phase of anti-SIR mobilisation after her Bongaon rally last week in the refugee-dominated Matua belt
Interlocutor's Darjeeling visit in limbo as CM objects, demands unresolved
The interlocutor's Darjeeling visit is in limbo amid CM's objections, leaving Gorkha political demands unresolved
 "Interlocutor's Darjeeling visit in limbo as CM objects, demands unresolved")
Bengal Governor renames Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' after Centre's order
The Raj Bhavan, now renamed as Lok Bhavan, serves as the governor's official residence and also houses his office
 "Bengal Governor renames Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' after Centre's order")
CEC has blood on his hands, says TMC claiming 40 SIR-related deaths in WB
The 10-member delegation, led by TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien, met the EC officials amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal
 "CEC has blood on his hands, says TMC claiming 40 SIR-related deaths in WB")
NRC real intent behind special voter roll revision, alleges Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee said the Constitution is the backbone of the nation, masterfully weaving together the diversity of India's cultures, languages, and communities
TMC challenges EC over delegation cap amid voter roll revision row
In its letter, the EC pointed out that TMC leader Derek O'Brien had requested for an appointment with a delegation of party MPs
Mamata questions SIR in BJP states, warns Centre over voter deletions
Mamata said the SIR exercise was creating fear and confusion, alleging the EC had turned into a "BJP Commission" by pushing through a hurried voter list revision ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls
 "Mamata questions SIR in BJP states, warns Centre over voter deletions")
Bengal govt to allocate 1.6 mn houses under state scheme by 2026 mid-Jan
Announcing this after a cabinet meeting on Monday, senior minister Chandrima Bhattacharya accused the central government of depriving the state of funding for the scheme
 "Bengal govt to allocate 1.6 mn houses under state scheme by 2026 mid-Jan")
TMC accuses Election Commission of bias, links SIR to multiple deaths
The party also claimed that 34 people in the state have died during the ongoing SIR exercise and demanded that the ECI take responsibility for these deaths
 "TMC accuses Election Commission of bias, links SIR to multiple deaths")
Mamata Banerjee to hold SIR protest rally in West Bengal's Matua heartland
According to TMC leaders, Banerjee will fly from Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon, with a temporary helipad being prepared at Pratapgarh ground on Chakdah Road
Suvendu accuses Mamata of undermining EC, shielding 'illicit vote-bank'
The Leader of the Opposition in the assembly hit back late on Thursday with a four-page counter, calling her missive to the EC misleading, politically motivated and factually distorted
West Bengal SIR: Mamata Banerjee writes to EC, seeks immediate intervention
The Chief Minister expressed serious concerns about the ongoing SIR, citing inadequate planning, insufficient training, and unrealistic timelines that are "compromising the process's credibility"
Mamata writes to CEC, alleges SIR is 'unplanned, coercive and dangerous'
Banerjee said she had time and again flagged her concerns over the ongoing SIR process, and told the CEC that she is now compelled to write because the situation has deeply deteriorated
Mamata slams ECI after death of BLO, alleges 'unbearable SIR pressure'
Banerjee criticised the Election Commission for what she described as an "unplanned, relentless workload" ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections
Bengal govt's telemedicine consulations surpass 70 mn mark: CM Mamata
The programme is playing a crucial role in linking remote and underserved regions with specialised medical care, supported by a vast network of health centres
Red Fort explosion kills 8: Opposition leaders condemn 'alarming' incident
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand are among the states that have been placed on high alert
 "Red Fort explosion kills 8: Opposition leaders condemn 'alarming' incident")
