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Page 26 - West Bengal Assembly Polls

BJP's WB manifesto: "KG to PG" free education, women's quota in govt jobs

Promising "KG to PG" free education, 33 per cent quota in government jobs and a Rs 300,000 accident cover for farmers, the BJP unveiled its election manifesto for the West Bengal assembly polls

BJP's WB manifesto: "KG to PG" free education, women's quota in govt jobs
Updated On : 22 Mar 2021 | 6:36 AM IST

BJP releases West Bengal poll manifesto, promises 33% reservation for women

In the manifesto, the party promised a Sonar Bangla fund worth Rs 11,000 crore to promote art, literature and other such sectors, and a Tagore Prize on the lines of the Nobel Prize

BJP releases West Bengal poll manifesto, promises 33% reservation for women
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 11:59 PM IST

Working behind the scenes: BJP's lesser-known go-getters in West Bengal

Barring exceptions, the "go-to" men are rooted in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its student front, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), and have since moved to the BJP organisation.

Working behind the scenes: BJP's lesser-known go-getters in West Bengal
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 8:39 PM IST

1 job per family, implementation of CAA in BJP manifesto for Bengal polls

The promised to build a 'Sonar Bangla' by providing employment and strengthening social security schemes

1 job per family, implementation of CAA in BJP manifesto for Bengal polls
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 8:01 PM IST

BJP's manifesto for Bengal: 33% job quota for women, implementing CAA

The BJP's manifesto for Bengal emphasises on women's safety, infra development and healthcare

BJP's manifesto for Bengal: 33% job quota for women, implementing CAA
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 7:49 PM IST

LIVE: At the heart of BJP's manifesto is 'Sonar Bangla', says Amit Shah

Latest News LIVE updates: Polling for the 126-member Assam assembly will be held on March 27, April 1 and April 6. Stay tuned for latest updates

LIVE: At the heart of BJP's manifesto is 'Sonar Bangla', says Amit Shah
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 7:15 PM IST

Mamata, anticipating defeat, is already questioning EVMs, says PM Modi

Asserting that real change is coming to Bengal, Modi said game of corruption will not continue

Mamata, anticipating defeat, is already questioning EVMs, says PM Modi
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 5:23 PM IST

Mamata blames self for not recognising true face of Adhikari family

Most members of the Adhikari family, which holds considerable political clout in the district, have either joined the BJP or expressed a desire to join the saffron party

Mamata blames self for not recognising true face of Adhikari family
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 3:40 PM IST

Bengal polls: Shah says no curbs will be imposed on festivals if BJP wins

Amit Shah said BJP does not believe in vote-bank politics, in a dig at TMC chief Mamata Banerjee over her "appeasement policies"

Bengal polls: Shah says no curbs will be imposed on festivals if BJP wins
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 2:10 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly polls: Amit Shah set to release BJP's manifesto today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reached West Bengal as the Bharatiya Janata Party is all set to unveil its manifesto for Assembly elections

West Bengal Assembly polls: Amit Shah set to release BJP's manifesto today
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 10:27 AM IST

BJP to focus on positive campaign instead of personal attacks on Mamata

As campaigning heats up for the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly election battle, the BJP has decided to go for a positive campaign instead of making too many personal attacks on CM Mamata Banerjee

BJP to focus on positive campaign instead of personal attacks on Mamata
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 9:02 AM IST

PM Modi to address public rallies in poll-bound West Bengal, Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address public rallies in West Bengal's Bankura and Assam's Bokakhat on Sunday

PM Modi to address public rallies in poll-bound West Bengal, Assam
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 8:56 AM IST

WB polls: Suvendu Adhikari's father, brother to attend Shah's rally today

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's father and Sisir Adhikari and his brother Dibyendu Adhikari who are Trinamool Congress MPs will remain present at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's election rally in Egra

WB polls: Suvendu Adhikari's father, brother to attend Shah's rally today
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 7:14 AM IST

Congress releases list of 39 candidates for West Bengal Assembly polls

Congress on Saturday released a list of 39 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly polls

Congress releases list of 39 candidates for West Bengal Assembly polls
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 7:14 AM IST

LIVE: FM Sitharaman tells students to focus on new areas opened up by govt

Param Bir Singh claims Anil Deshmukh asked Sachin Waze to extort Rs 100 cr a month. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

LIVE: FM Sitharaman tells students to focus on new areas opened up by govt
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 8:06 PM IST

PM says Mamata's 'bhaipo' only single window in industry scarce Bengal

Modi Saturday alleged Mamata Banerjee presided over an administration full of "tolabaj" and corrupt people, provoking riposte from the Bengal leader who branded the BJP the 'biggest extortionist'

PM says Mamata's 'bhaipo' only single window in industry scarce Bengal
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 7:27 PM IST

If there is any party Bangla in true sense, it is BJP: PM Modi in Kharagpur

Countering Mamata Banerjee's attacks at BJP dubbing it an 'outsider party', Modi addressing a rally in Kharagpur said 'if there is a Bengal party in the true sense, then it is the BJP'

If there is any party Bangla in true sense, it is BJP: PM Modi in Kharagpur
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 2:34 PM IST

BJP biggest extortionist, should never be allowed to rule Bengal: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP, branding it as the "biggest extortionist" in the world, which should never be allowed to rule the state

BJP biggest extortionist, should never be allowed to rule Bengal: Mamata
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 2:11 PM IST

Elections: 'Bengal mei is baar BJP sarkar', says PM Narendra Modi at rally

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said people attending his rally in large numbers clearly indicate that "Bengal mei is baar BJP sarkar"

Elections: 'Bengal mei is baar BJP sarkar', says PM Narendra Modi at rally
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 1:22 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to address rallies in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address mega rallies in West Bengal's Kharagpur and Assam's Chabua on Saturday

PM Narendra Modi to address rallies in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 9:54 AM IST