Page 4 - West Bengal Assembly Polls

A new era begins: Abhishek Banerjee has national plans for Trinamool

The rise of Abhishek Banerjee aka Bhaipo in the ranks of the party and Bengal politics was a foregone conclusion after the election in West Bengal

Congress battles growing restlessness ahead of Assembly elections

Around this time the party was to hold elections to the post of party president. Amid Covid-19, the exercise was cancelled indefinitely after the CWC put its seal of approval on the cancellation

'No one will remain in BJP,' says Mukul Roy after returning to TMC fold

'I have joined TMC today. In the present circumstances, no one will remain in Bharatiya Janata Party,' says Roy

Tathagata Roy to present report on Bengal defeat to top BJP leadership

Asked about when is he planning to come to the national capital, Roy said, "Is lockdown relaxed in Delhi? If yes, I will come to Delhi pretty soon.

Post-poll violence: Calcutta HC forms committee for victim rehabilitation

The Calcutta High Court on Monday formed a three-member Committee for rehabilitation of victims of post-poll violence after Assembly polls.

BJP to hold programmes in Bengal from June 1 to discuss post-poll violence

It will be the party's first outreach programme after the post-poll violence in the state

West Bengal post-poll violence: SC issues notice to Bengal government

The Supreme Court issued notice to the West Bengal government on a plea seeking directions to stop or prevent the alleged state-sponsored violence

Mamata likely to contest from Bhabanipur, sitting MLA to vacate seat

Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay is all set to vacate the Bhabanipur assembly seat

Your planned visit to violence-hit area violates norms: Mamata to Dhankhar

CM Mamata writes to WB Governor Dhankhar, says his visit to post-poll violence-affected Cooch Behar district will violate long-standing protocols followed by his predecessors in case of field visits

Cong sets up 5-member group under Ashok Chavan to evaluate polls debacle

Congress set up a five-member group headed by former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan to evaluate the party's performance in the just-concluded assembly polls

Suvendu Adhikari elected Opposition leader in West Bengal assembly

BJP on Monday chose Suvendu Adhikari as Leader of Opposition in the new West Bengal Assembly.

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to visit violence-affected areas

Moments after administering oath to the ministers of the Mamata Banerjee govt, Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concern over the situation arising out of post-poll violence in the state

Story in Numbers: 70+ for MLAs - Tamil Nadu, Kerala elect older leaders

West Bengal, on the other hand, has elected fewer above 70 and a larger number in the age group 25-40

West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee may have to wait for her election

She must become MLA in 6 months to stay CM, but the ball is in the EC's court

Bengal Governor summons chief secretary over post-poll violence

The governor said the state Home Secretary failed to apprise him of law and order situation regarding post-poll violence

TMC leader Biman Banerjee elected speaker of West Bengal Assembly

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Biman Banerjee on Friday elected as Speaker of West Bengal Legislative Assembly for the third time

Tactician for all seasons: Where is Prashant Kishor heading next?

In his engagements with the big leaguers, Kishor could have got anything for the asking if only he was more tactful with the bosses

Congress performance in assembly polls disappointing: Sonia Gandhi

Congress president Sonia Gandhi said the party's performance in the just-concluded assembly elections was very disappointing and party MPs must draw appropriate lessons from this setback

Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 2 lakh relief for victims of Bengal violence

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said 16 people have lost their lives in post-poll violence, and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for their families

Mamata Banerjee's wheelchair stops the BJP juggernaut in West Bengal

LDF scripts history in Kerala; DMK wins Tamil Nadu; BJP retains Assam, while AINRC+ wins Puducherry