Page 2 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal election results: Industrialists pin hopes on BJP's win
Strained Centre-state relations had long made investors wary, a sentiment reinforced by Trinamool leader Mamata Banerjee's rise on the back of a land agitation in Singur and Nandigram
 "West Bengal election results: Industrialists pin hopes on BJP's win")
The way of Bengal: BJP sweeps to power, ends TMC's 15-year rule
BJP will form its first govt in the state after winning 207 seats, way past the majority mark of 148, to end TMC's 15-year rule. Mamata Banerjee's party managed only 80 seats
 "The way of Bengal: BJP sweeps to power, ends TMC's 15-year rule")
West Bengal poll results: BJP scripts historic victory, crosses 200 seats
West Bengal Assembly election results: BJP crosses majority mark with strong gains, while TMC suffers losses as vote share dips and key regions swing towards BJP in 2026 polls
 "West Bengal poll results: BJP scripts historic victory, crosses 200 seats")
'Lotus blooms in West Bengal': PM Modi hails BJP's win in TMC bastion
Counting trends showed the BJP racing past the majority mark in the 294-member Assembly, signalling the end of the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress
 "'Lotus blooms in West Bengal': PM Modi hails BJP's win in TMC bastion")
BJP win may revive corporate interest in WB; realty may see achhe din: Analysts
A BJP win in West Bengal, said G Chokkalingam, founder and head of research at Equinomics, could see economic growth-related initiatives. More corporate capital, he said could find its way into WB.
 "BJP win may revive corporate interest in WB; realty may see achhe din: Analysts")
West Bengal election results 2026: How key candidates are performing
Vote counting is underway in West Bengal, with BJP ahead in 194 seats as of 2 pm. Counting began at 8 am across 77 centres for 293 constituencies in 23 districts
 "West Bengal election results 2026: How key candidates are performing")
West Bengal election: Mamata tells TMC agents to stay put as BJP leads
Mamata Banerjee urged TMC workers to stay at counting centres, alleging BJP and the Election Commission were hiding TMC's real lead as Bengal trends showed BJP ahead
 "West Bengal election: Mamata tells TMC agents to stay put as BJP leads")
Mamata alleges irregularities near strong rooms, asks workers to stay alert
TMC supremo claimed she had received reports from multiple districts regarding phased load-shedding and disruptions in CCTV surveillance
 "Mamata alleges irregularities near strong rooms, asks workers to stay alert")
EC orders repoll in 285 booths in Bengal's Falta on May 21; counting May 24
The Commission's decision effectively annuls the earlier voting in the constituency, with fresh polling now scheduled later this month
 "EC orders repoll in 285 booths in Bengal's Falta on May 21; counting May 24")
Mamata, Abhishek to brief TMC counting agents ahead of Bengal poll results
The meeting, scheduled for 4 pm, will be attended by the counting agents from the 291 Assembly constituencies, where the ruling party fielded its candidates
 "Mamata, Abhishek to brief TMC counting agents ahead of Bengal poll results")
If SIR affects WB polls, it would set a dangerous precedent: Omar Abdullah
The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said the West Bengal assembly election was a huge challenge for the opposition because if the SIR affected the poll outcome, it would be dangerous
 "If SIR affects WB polls, it would set a dangerous precedent: Omar Abdullah")
Polling begins for 142 seats in final phase of West Bengal elections
Polling started at 7 am with voters lining up outside booths across Kolkata, Howrah, North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Hooghly and Purba Bardhaman
 "Polling begins for 142 seats in final phase of West Bengal elections")
HC slams WB govt for delay in handing over land to BSF for border fencing
The court imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the officer who has filed the report, to be paid from his own pocket, for non-compliance with its earlier order
 "HC slams WB govt for delay in handing over land to BSF for border fencing")
Campaigning ends for final phase of Bengal polls amid voter roll concerns
Shah says central forces to be deployed for 60 days more
 "Campaigning ends for final phase of Bengal polls amid voter roll concerns")
How Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule stacks up on welfare, investment
Under TMC, Bengal has seen expansion of welfare, but not big-ticket private investment
 "How Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule stacks up on welfare, investment")
Entire Union cabinet, 19 CMs won't help BJP win Bengal polls: Mamata
Addressing an election rally at Uttarpara in Hooghly district, Banerjee accused the BJP of giving false promises to migrant workers from West Bengal employed outside the state
 "Entire Union cabinet, 19 CMs won't help BJP win Bengal polls: Mamata")
As the left fades from Bengal's landscape, BJP makes a fervent pitch
In West Bengal, the Left is in a dead heat with the Congress for the wooden spoon; Maoism in the tribal heartland has been entombed; and in Kerala, the Left fights double incumbency
 "As the left fades from Bengal's landscape, BJP makes a fervent pitch")
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges 'politicisation' of SC proceedings
ED tells Supreme Court it is not suggesting constitutional breakdown in West Bengal, as Mamata Banerjee raises concerns over politicisation of proceedings during elections
 "West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges 'politicisation' of SC proceedings")
From Singur to welfare: How West Bengal's poll issues evolved since 2006
From industrialisation and land protests to welfare, jobs and corruption, West Bengal's election issues have layered over two decades shaping the 2026 political contest
 "From Singur to welfare: How West Bengal's poll issues evolved since 2006")
Bengal SIR: Logical discrepancy not recognised term under EC, says Mamata
Addressing a public rally at Pingla in Paschim Medinipur district, Banerjee said she has not seen a 'dirty party' like the BJP
 "Bengal SIR: Logical discrepancy not recognised term under EC, says Mamata")