Page 3 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
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")
In Bengal's Murshidabad, roll deletions trigger 'decitizenisation' fears
Even as CM Mamata Banerjee has vowed to fight to restore the electors' rights, a sense of abandonment is surfacing among those who have been disenfranchised
 "In Bengal's Murshidabad, roll deletions trigger 'decitizenisation' fears")
Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP of threatening TMC candidates for support
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of intimidation, vote manipulation and plans to divide West Bengal, intensifying rhetoric ahead of assembly polls
 "Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP of threatening TMC candidates for support")
SIR country's biggest recent scam, says Mamata at Bengal poll rally
Addressing a rally at Khandaghosh in Purba Bardhaman district, Banerjee claimed that the BJP would "snatch everything" from the people of West Bengal if it came to power in the state
 "SIR country's biggest recent scam, says Mamata at Bengal poll rally")
BJP, with EC's help, tried to invalidate my Bhabanipur nomination: Mamata
She also accused the BJP of 'plotting to forcefully capture votes through fraudulent means as they don't have the guts to fight and win the elections democratically'
 "BJP, with EC's help, tried to invalidate my Bhabanipur nomination: Mamata")
BJP govt in West Bengal will speed up CAA, infiltrators must leave: Modi
The Prime Minister alleged that the 15-year rule of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had created an atmosphere of fear in Bengal
 "BJP govt in West Bengal will speed up CAA, infiltrators must leave: Modi")
PM Modi attacks TMC over lawlessness, alleges infiltration in Bengal
The Bogtui carnage of 2022, in which around 10 women and children were burnt alive in the district, bears testimony to the TMC's 'maha jungle raj', the Prime Minister asserted
 "PM Modi attacks TMC over lawlessness, alleges infiltration in Bengal")
How deletion of over 9 million voters out of Bengal list is a blow to TMC
With over 9 million names removed after SIR, West Bengal's voter list has triggered a political flashpoint, raising questions over the impact on TMC's core support base