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In a defiant stand following the Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) significant setback in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has categorically rejected calls for her resignation. Addressing a packed press conference at her Kalighat residence on Tuesday, a resilient Banerjee declared that she would not step down, claiming a “moral victory” despite the electoral numbers favoring the BJP.
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.
The political map of India was redrawn on May 4, 2026, as Assembly election results across five regions delivered a series of historic upsets. In West Bengal, the BJP scripted a monumental victory, securing 207 seats to unseat Mamata Banerjee, who lost her own seat in Bhabanipur. Tamil Nadu witnessed a “cinema-to-citizens” earthquake as actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats, defeating incumbent CM M.K. Stalin in his stronghold of Kolathur. Meanwhile, Kerala stayed true to its “pendulum” tradition as the Congress-led UDF swept to power with 102 seats, ending a decade of Left rule. In Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma secured a record third term for the NDA with a three-fourths majority, winning 102 of 126 seats.
24th April | Kolkata The first phase of the 2026 Assembly elections witnessed a remarkable…
In the most anticipated showdown of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces a fierce challenge from her former ally turned rival, Suvendu Adhikari, in her home bastion of Bhabanipur. While the TMC holds a psychological edge following the defection of the lone BJP councilor from Ward 73, Adhikari is banking on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, which saw over 44,000 names deleted or flagged for discrepancy. With the BJP having narrowed the TMC’s lead to just 8,297 votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the saffron camp is eyeing a historic upset. However, Banerjee—the “girl next door” who won by over 58,000 votes in 2021—has launched an intimate, three-pronged campaign to reaffirm her bond with the constituency’s diverse Hindu, Sikh, and Gujarati communities before the crucial April 29 vote
23rd April | kolkata Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections commenced on a strong note…
The first chapter of the 2026 Bengal elections has ended with a stunning voter turnout. Despite isolated incidents of stone-pelting and clashes with security forces, nearly 90% of electors made their voices heard. As PM Modi predicts a “mandate for change” and Mamata Banerjee claims an early victory, the stage is now set for an even more intense second phase of voting next week.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge following controversial remarks made during the final leg of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. In a press conference in Chennai on April 21, 2026, Kharge allegedly referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist” while criticizing the AIADMK-BJP alliance. Following a formal complaint by a high-level BJP delegation including Nirmala Sitharaman, the ECI flagged the statement as a prima facie violation of the Model Code of Conduct regarding decency in political discourse. While Kharge has since clarified that he meant the Prime Minister was “terrorizing” political opponents through central agencies, the poll body has demanded a formal explanation as the state heads into a high-stakes voting phase.
The United Kingdom has solidified its status as a global leader in public health with the passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on April 21, 2026. This landmark legislation permanently prohibits tobacco sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, effectively raising the smoking age by one year every year to ensure a “smoke-free generation.” Aimed at curbing the £3 billion annual cost to the NHS, the bill also introduces strict regulations on vaping to prevent youth nicotine addiction. While the reform awaits Royal Assent for a 2027 rollout, health officials project it will prevent over 115,000 cases of serious illness, signaling a decisive shift toward a preventative healthcare model despite resistance from the tobacco industry and civil liberty advocates.
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