Bengal
In the wake of the 2026 Assembly election results, security arrangements outside key residences and offices linked to the Trinamool Congress leadership have been significantly eased across West Bengal. The move follows the party’s electoral defeat, marking a visible shift in administrative priorities and political authority.
West Bengal Advocate General Kishore Datta tendered his resignation to Governor R.N. Ravi on Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, following the Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) historic defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Mamata Banerjee has stunned the political world by refusing to resign after the 2026 Bengal elections. Despite the BJP winning a two-thirds majority and Banerjee losing her own seat, she has alleged massive EVM tampering and a conspiracy by the Election Commission, vowing to fight on from a national stage.
A former Subedar Major of the Indian Army who had served in key military engagements is gearing up for another battle – to prove his eligibility as a Bengal voter.
A new political team has arrived in West Bengal as Asaduddin Owaisi and Humayun Kabir join forces. Their alliance aims to fight for the rights of the Muslim community, starting with 182 seats in the upcoming state elections and continuing into the 2029 national polls. With a promise to stay together for years to come, they are challenging the main parties and offering a fresh path for voters who feel left behind
Malda: Tensions escalated in the Mothabari area of Malda district ahead of the upcoming West Bengal elections, as protests broke out over voter list revisions.
Violence erupted at Bidhan Bhavan, the headquarters of the Indian National Congress in West Bengal, on Wednesday following intense protests over the distribution of party tickets ahead of the Assembly elections, exposing deep divisions within the state unit.
In a major escalation ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission (EC) and the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), alleging a coordinated attempt to “import” voters and tilt the electoral balance.
Tension gripped Sannyasi area under Rajganj after a teacher was taken away by police following allegations of physically assaulting a student over a trivial issue involving biscuits. The incident sparked outrage among local residents and parents, quickly escalating into a law-and-order situation.
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