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The Trinamool Congress on Thursday (April 9, 2026) alleged that Aam Janata Unnyan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir took money from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to “plot and mislead” Muslims of West Bengal.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) approved a draft amendment Bill to operationalise the Women’s Reservation Act by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rejected notices moved by the Opposition MPs seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, holding that the Opposition failed to provide proof and the allegations levelled against him do not establish a prima facie case of “misbehaviour” as required under the Constitution.
The political climate in West Bengal has reached a fever pitch as Prime Minister Modi launched a triple-strike campaign today. From Katwa to Murshidabad, the PM’s message was clear: a “white paper” on TMC corruption and a total overhaul of law and order. With promises of ₹3,000 monthly for women and a hardline stance on infiltration, the BJP is positioning the 2026 election as a crusade to restore Bengal’s former glory and bring a final end to syndicate culture.
The West Bengal Artists’ Forum officially called for an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of industry safety protocols across West Bengal and Jharkhand following the tragic death of veteran actor Rahul Banerjee during a film shoot earlier this month. Representing thousands of actors and technicians, the Forum is leveraging the momentum of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against production houses to demand stricter, legally binding regulations.
