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Violence affecting West Bengal politics: Governor on Joynagar murder case

Governor Bose asserts strong action will be taken against violence in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district. Trinamool Congress leader Saifuddin Laskar shot dead, one of accused lynched by locals. Family members and local party leadership blamed CPI(M) leader. Houses of CPI(M) supporters ransacked and set on fire.

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Want to expose Trinamool’s claims of Diamond Harbour model, says Nawshad Siddique

Nawshad Siddique, the lone MLA of the Indian Secular Front (ISF), has thrown a challenge to the Trinamool Congress leadership by saying that he wants to contest next year’s Lok Sabha polls from the Diamond Harbour constituency.

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Joynagar remains on boil, villagers hold protests demanding return to their houses

The villagers had taken shelter in a CPI(M) party office and on November 14 when they wanted to return, they were stopped by the police. A delegation of CPI(M) leaders also visited the village and were stopped by the police from entering.

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Over the top: On Mahua Moitra and panel’s disqualification recommendation

Neither the process nor the conclusions of the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee in the case involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra are grounded in any decipherable principle

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‘Total breakdown of all rules’: Moitra writes to Birla over NDTV’s ‘access’ to LS panel’s draft

In a letter to the Lok Sabha speaker, Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra on Thursday said that NDTV’s coverage of the parliamentary ethics panel’s recommendation to expel her was a “total breakdown of all due process and rules of the Lok Sabha”.

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Trinamool backs Mahua Moitra, says she is competent to fight the battle on her own

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee says Mahua Moitra is competent to fight her battle and he raises questions on why no action is being taken against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri.

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Ahead of key ethics panel meet, its ‘expulsion’ move against Mahua on front pages

Days after TMC leader Mahua Moitra and opposition MPs stormed out of the meeting of the Parliamentary ethics committee, the panel is said to have recommended her expulsion from the Lok Sabha. The panel is probing the cash-for-query allegations against her, and Mahua had slammed the panel chairperson’s line of…

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Cash for Query row: "CBI probe ordered against Mahua Moitra" claims BJPs Nishikant Dubey

Earlier, Dubey lodged a complaint with the Lokpal against the Trinamool Congress leader on October 21. Read further on Dynamite News

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ISF leader Nawshad keen to contest from Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat

ISF MLA Nawshad Siddique may contest from Diamond Harbour in upcoming Lok Sabha polls, triggering speculation. Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said he will face a tough contest in the minority-dominated constituency. Suvendu Adhikari said he will field someone else to defeat Abhishek Banerjee. Kunal Ghosh of Trinamool Congress challenged…

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Arrested W.B. Minister’s ED custody extended by seven days

West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick's ED custody extended by seven days in connection with alleged ration scam. CM Mamata Banerjee refutes corruption allegations, claims she hasn't taken a single cup of tea as a favour.

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Cash for query row: Lok Sabha's Ethics panel to adopt draft report on November 7

Opposition members raised questions over the line of questioning and alleged that "personal questions" were posed to the Trinamool Congress MP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Trinamool turns to trams to highlight women-centric welfare schemes

In a unique initiative to connect with people, leaders of the Trinamool Congress’ (TMC) women’s wing on Saturday used Kolkata’s most iconic mode of transport — trams.

The Hindu

The tussle between West Bengal government and Tata Motors in Singur | Explained

An arbitration panel has directed the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation to compensate Tata Motors for the loss of investments in the Singur Nano manufacturing plant. We examine the background and progress of the case.

The Hindu

Notice sent to Apple, CERT-In has started probe: IT Secretary on hacking attempt alert issue

Those who received such notifications included Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, party leaders Shashi Tharoor, Pawan Khera, K. C. Venugopal, Supriya Shrinate, T. S. Singhdeo and Bhupinder S. Hooda; Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.

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Cash-for-query row | Mahua Moitra, Opposition MPs walk out of Parliamentary Ethics panel meeting

Parliamentary Ethics Committee's meeting to hear TMC MP Mahua Moitra's defense against cash-for-query charges ended in chaos. Moitra, Opposition MPs stormed out, accusing panel chair of asking "undignified" questions. They'll lodge complaint with Lok Sabha speaker, while BJP MP Dubey accused Moitra of setting wrong narrative.

The Hindu

Mamata defends her government’s role in WB ration scam

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday defended her government in the alleged ration scam

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BJP trying to arrest leaders of all Opposition parties before 2024, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said she would not comment on the jurisdiction of the Central investigation agencies but added that the whole world was watching at the treatment of Opposition leaders in India.

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Central government likely to resolve MGNREGA tussle with West Bengal, pay dues

“The Central government is likely to resolve its impasse with West Bengal over Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) dues following an intervention by Governor C. V. Ananda Bose,” Raj Bhavan sources said.

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West Bengal government mulling legal options as Opposition chides govt. over Tata Motors arbitral win

West Bengal govt. mulls legal options after Tata Motors win in arbitral proceedings; Opposition parties attack govt.; Tata Motors can recover ₹765.78 crore plus interest from WBIDC; Trinamool Congress govt. faces criticism\

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MGNREGA workers in West Bengal seek work under ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme

Union of agricultural workers steps up heat on TMC over lack of implementation of 'Khela Hobe' scheme. 741 workers applied for work in Purulia, but no work given.

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Arrested WB Minister discharged from hospital, ED takes custody

West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 27 and was hospitalised after falling unconscious inside a courtroom, was on Monday discharged from the private hospital.

The Hindu

KPCC blames 4 public servants for inflammatory statements on social media in the wake of Kalamassery blasts

The four accused by KPCC are CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan; BJP leader Sandeep G. Warrier; former MP Sebastian Paul, and the convener of the South India chapter of Trinamool Congress Riva Tholoor Philip

The Hindu

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Cash for query: The Political storm surrounding Mahua Moitra

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Lok Sabha ethics panel asks Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra to appear on November 2, rules out any further extension

Lok Sabha Ethics panel, probing the cash-for-query allegations against Mahua Moitra, asks her to appear on November 2; Congress leaders support her demand to cross-examine businessman friend. Moitra denies quid pro quo, admits sharing parliamentary portal password. Committee rules out further extension, citing seriousness of matter.

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BJP MLA from Katulpur in West Bengal joins Trinamool Congress

Protiher is the seventh BJP MLA to switch allegiance to the Trinamool Congress in the past two years

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