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CAA, industries shape Bengal’s poll discourse in fifth phase

The CAA and a lacklustre industrial climate along the banks of the Hooghly river could dominate polling in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election in West Bengal on May 20.

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Another Election Show: What’s the pulse of Bengal’s youth? On Modi, corruption, development

In West Bengal’s Hooghly, the BJP’s Locket Chatterjee and Trinamool Congress candidate Rachna Banerjee are locking horns in a fierce poll battle. The constituency is one of the seven Lok Sabha seats in the state that are set to vote on May 20.

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CPI(M) banks on new faces for a potential turnaround in West Bengal

Next-generation CPI(M) candidates in West Bengal, like Srijan Bhattacharyya, use modern tactics to appeal to young voters.

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Mamata supporting INDIA bloc to maintain relevance in national politics: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

West Bengal Congress president claims Mamata Banerjee endorses Opposition INDIA bloc to maintain relevance in national politics.

The Hindu

‘Godi in Delhi, Didi media in WB’: Bengal journo Suman Chattopadhyay on Mamata, Modi, media

To dissect the election turmoil in West Bengal, we caught up with senior journalist Suman Chattopadhyay in this episode of Another Election Show.

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BJP will win 32 Lok Sabha seats out of 42 in Bengal: Tripura CM

Tripura CM predicts BJP victory in 32 West Bengal Lok Sabha seats, dismisses opposition's claims of fewer seats

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Modi, Mamata trade barbs over Sandeshkhali issue

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the “vote-bank” politics of the TMC and said the goons of the ruling party are threatening the tormented women of Sandeshkhali

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In Phase 4 of Lok Sabha polls, two World Cup-winning cricketers will test the political pitch of West Bengal

As the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal turns to its slog overs, two World Cup-winning cricketers -- Yusuf Pathan and Kirti Azad -- will be testing the political pitch of the State

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Political bigwigs battle it out in fourth phase of polls in Bengal

West Bengal's fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections features political heavyweights, world cup-winning cricketers, and varied issues.

The Hindu

TMC welcomes Supreme Court’s interim stay on the High Court’s order terminating 26,000 jobs in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress leadership in Kolkata celebrates Supreme Court's stay on teacher job terminations amid political controversy in West Bengal.

The Hindu

Tensions in Murshidabad mar polling in West Bengal

Kolkata: Third phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal records 73.33% polling, with some instances of tension.

The Hindu

Another Election Show: Students of Kolkata’s Jadavpur and Presidency on Modi vs Mamata

In this episode of Another Election Show, we caught up with students of Jadavpur University and Presidency University at Kolkata in West Bengal. The two leading universities are often in the news for the ideological or political activism of their students.

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Supreme Court pauses High Court order cancelling 25,000 Bengal school jobs

The Supreme Court allowed CBI to continue its investigation into the teachers' recruitment case but directed it to not take any coercive steps against government officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Need Tagore more than ever, say Bengal’s voices on the bard’s birthday

Celebrating Rabindranath Tagore's birthday in Kolkata, reflecting on his political activism and timeless relevance in today's world.

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Police form team to probe molestation allegation against Bengal Governor

West Bengal Police have formed a separate team to probe molestation allegations against Governor CV Ananda Bose, made by a woman employee at Raj Bhavan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP orchestrated Sandeshkhali incident to defame Bengal: TMC

TMC releases video alleging BJP conspiracy to defame West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

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Hafta letters: State of the nation, divisive speeches, what Mamata is up to

Hi Hafta team, on the topic of elections, I am curious if there is any intellectual capacity or curiousity for alternate models either in the Indian context or elsewhere with the same five-year term or less governments. Clearly, it seems to me that short termism in politics is not really…

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Congress Lok Sabha tally will be at all-time low, says Modi

Prime Minister Modi criticizes TMC in West Bengal for turning Hindus into second-class citizens and indulging in corruption.

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Accused of molesting woman, Bengal Governor says he expects more allegations; TMC demands probe

West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose faces molestation allegations, vows to expose corruption despite political drama.

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Eastern front: On the electoral battle in West Bengal

The Bharatiya Janata Party nurtures high hopes in West Bengal in the general election

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Raj Bhavan employee accuses West Bengal Governor of sexual harassment

Allegations of sexual harassment against West Bengal Governor by Raj Bhavan employee in Kolkata before PM's visit.

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Abhishek terms Adhir as BJP agent; blames him for obstructing formation of INDIA bloc in Bengal

Abhishek Banerjee accuses Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of being BJP agent, obstructing opposition bloc in West Bengal.

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HC order on school jobs termination emerges a key poll issue in West Bengal

Supreme Court is likely to hear the special leave petition of the West Bengal govt challenging the Calcutta HC order on termination of jobs of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff.

The Hindu

CBI seizes arms and ammunition in Sandeshkhali

CBI seizes arms and ammunition, including foreign-made pistols, in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, linked to TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh.

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Youth of West Bengal paying the price for Trinamool Congress’ corruption, says Modi

PM Modi criticizes TMC for job cancellations and scams in West Bengal, highlighting the plight of youth

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