Tag: Mamata Banerjee
Murshidabad Ram Navami Violence: 45 Injured, RSS Leader Among 30 Arrested, CM Flags ‘Conspiracy’
Kolkata: Violence broke out in parts of Murshidabad district on Friday during a Ram Navami procession in Raghunathganj under the Jangipur subdivision, injuring approximately...
From Jadavpur to Park Circus: The Quiet, Multifaith Struggle Against New Forms of Disenfranchisement
While mass protests dominated 2019, 2026 presents a new, fragmented landscape of resistance. As "Special Intensive Revision" (SIR) raises fears of exclusion through paperwork, a cross-community movement from Jadavpur University to Park Circus suggests that solidarity is not dead—it has simply evolved.
Bengal Polls 2026: As Parties Reduce Muslim Tickets, TMC Holds Its Ground
TMC’s 2026 candidate list emphasizes inclusivity, fielding 47 Muslim, 78 SC, and 17 ST candidates. Mamata Banerjee balances veteran loyalists with a significant youth surge, aiming to counter anti-incumbency across Bengal.
Selective Targeting? The Firestorm Over Bengal’s 60-Lakh ‘Adjudication’ List
Bengal faces a constitutional crisis as 60 lakh voters are placed "under adjudication" in the final electoral roll. Minority-heavy districts like Murshidabad and Malda lead the list, sparking widespread outrage.
A Packed Court, a Woman Leader, and a Question of Democracy: Inside Mamata Banerjee’s SC Appearance
Mamata Banerjee appeared in the Supreme Court, questioning the rushed SIR process and warning that tight timelines could disenfranchise millions of voters across states.
Two Years, No Justice: Mamata Govt Moves to Review Faizan Ahmed Autopsy, Mother Opposes
Two years after IITian Faizan Ahmed’s death, the Calcutta High Court resumed hearings. The Mamata Banerjee government seeks a medical board to review the autopsies, despite the second postmortem confirming homicide and SIT probe underway. Faizan’s mother strongly opposes, accusing the state of siding with perpetrators instead of victims