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BJP old-timers shedding tears as party fielded TMC turncoats: Mamata

The TMC, which has made 'Bengali pride' its core poll plank, calls the BJP a 'party of outsiders', as its top leaders hail from outside the state

BJP old-timers shedding tears as party fielded TMC turncoats: Mamata
Updated On : 19 Mar 2021 | 4:07 PM IST

Mamata extends support to Arvind Kejriwal over 'struggle' against NCT Bill

Banerjee wrote to Kejriwal to extend support to his 'struggle' against the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and called it "surgical strike on federal structure"

Mamata extends support to Arvind Kejriwal over 'struggle' against NCT Bill
Updated On : 19 Mar 2021 | 8:05 AM IST

West Bengal Election 2021: Full list of BJP candidates constituency-wise

Here's the full list of BJP candidates for West Bengal Assembly seats that go to the polls in coming weeks

West Bengal Election 2021: Full list of BJP candidates constituency-wise
Updated On : 19 Mar 2021 | 6:49 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee's 'khela' will be over: PM Narendra Modi in Purulia

Referring to a slew of central schemes which the TMC government is yet to implement, Modi said,"We believe in Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) while TMC believes in Transfer My Commission."

Mamata Banerjee's 'khela' will be over: PM Narendra Modi in Purulia
Updated On : 19 Mar 2021 | 12:43 AM IST

BJP announces 148 candidates for WB assembly polls, turncoats rewarded

BJP Thursday announced its list of 148 candidates for the last four phases of assembly election in West Bengal, rewarding around 20 turncoats and fielding party heavyweights Mukul Roy and Rahul Sinha

BJP announces 148 candidates for WB assembly polls, turncoats rewarded
Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 9:35 PM IST

Mamata threatens to carry 'parivartan' to Delhi after winning Bengal polls

The TMC supremo is facing a difficult fight this time against her one-time follower and now BJP leader, Suvendu Adhikari at Nandigram

Mamata threatens to carry 'parivartan' to Delhi after winning Bengal polls
Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 8:35 PM IST

West Bengal election 2021: Rs 7,300-cr projects launched in BJP's late push

A countdown to the battle for West Bengal has begun. Voting for Assembly elections in West Bengal will take place in eight phases starting March 27

West Bengal election 2021: Rs 7,300-cr projects launched in BJP's late push
Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 11:25 AM IST

Bengal CM Mamata releases TMC manifesto, promises income for all

Banerjee on Wednesday unveiled a "development-oriented" manifesto for the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal

Bengal CM Mamata releases TMC manifesto, promises income for all
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 8:12 PM IST

Earlier CPI-M used to attack me, now BJP is at it: Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee on Wednesday played the underdog card to woo the voters in the state's Junglemahal

Earlier CPI-M used to attack me, now BJP is at it: Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 6:46 PM IST

'BJP wanted me to keep indoors before polls,' says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that the opposition BJP wanted her to keep indoors ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections

'BJP wanted me to keep indoors before polls,' says Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 4:51 PM IST

Mamata skips meeting with PM on Covid, Bengal urges for more vaccines

Mamata Banerjee skipped a meeting presided over by Prime Minister Modi with chief ministers of different states on the recent surge in Covid-19 cases

Mamata skips meeting with PM on Covid, Bengal urges for more vaccines
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 4:49 PM IST

TMC demands cancellation of Suvendu Adhikari's candidature from Nandigram

Adhikari is pitted against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram

TMC demands cancellation of Suvendu Adhikari's candidature from Nandigram
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 4:45 PM IST

Poll battle between Mamata and Adhikari is poetic justice: Laxman Seth

The agrarian backwaters of Nandigram in East Midnapore district has become the centre of the high octane battle for West Bengal this time but its once uncrowned king is missing from action

Poll battle between Mamata and Adhikari is poetic justice: Laxman Seth
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 2:02 PM IST

Stop putting us in dock for alleged proximity to any party: EC to Mamata

The CM also said that she would be forced to stage a protest outside the poll panel's office if the BJP continues to ''interfere'' in its day-to-day functioning

Stop putting us in dock for alleged proximity to any party: EC to Mamata
Updated On : 16 Mar 2021 | 11:37 PM IST

West Bengal polls: 'Amit Shah hatching conspiracy to kill me,' says Mamata

Referring to the alleged 'attack' on her in Nandigram, the TMC chief said no one will stop her from taking forward her battle against the BJP

West Bengal polls: 'Amit Shah hatching conspiracy to kill me,' says Mamata
Updated On : 16 Mar 2021 | 4:11 PM IST

Foot in the door, BJP pushes hard for upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls

BJP's battle for Bengal got serious after 2016, when it increased its vote share from 4.06 per cent to 10.16 per cent and won three seats

Foot in the door, BJP pushes hard for upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls
Updated On : 16 Mar 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Suvendu seeks rejection of Mamata's nomination for 'suppressing' info

In his complaint to the EC, Adhikari claims West Bengal CM has suppressed info about five cases filed against her in Assam and another lodged by the CBI in WB

Suvendu seeks rejection of Mamata's nomination for 'suppressing' info
Updated On : 15 Mar 2021 | 5:30 PM IST

Conspiracies cannot stop me; will continue to fight BJP: Mamata

Banerjee on Monday said no conspiracy can stop her from campaigning ahead of the assembly polls in the state

Conspiracies cannot stop me; will continue to fight BJP: Mamata
Updated On : 15 Mar 2021 | 3:32 PM IST

Bengal wants 'Vikas' not 'Khela', will vote for Cong-Left alliance: Jaiveer

Speaking to ANI about Congress' agenda for the campaign in West Bengal, Shergill told ANI that people of Bengal are paying a heavy price for the political violence in the state

Bengal wants 'Vikas' not 'Khela', will vote for Cong-Left alliance: Jaiveer
Updated On : 15 Mar 2021 | 6:43 AM IST

Suvendu, TMC locks horn over legacy of Nandigram movement

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday locked horns with his former party seeking to appropriate the legacy of Nandigram movement just days ahead of the assembly polls

Suvendu, TMC locks horn over legacy of Nandigram movement
Updated On : 15 Mar 2021 | 2:15 AM IST