Mamata Banerjee: News
Born in 1955, Mamata Banerjee is an Indian politician and the first female Chief Minister of Bengal. She is a cofounder and the chief of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). She started her political career by taking part in student political groups of the Congress party and held crucial positions in their committees. As a member of the Congress, she contested her first Lok Sabha election in 1984 from Jadavpur. However, she quit the Congress party due to her differing beliefs and formed the AITC in 1997. The AITC briefly joined the NDA alliance, and Banerjee served as the Union Railway Minister between 1999-2001, only to leave and then briefly re-join the alliance in 2003 and become the Coal and Mines Minister in 2004. ‘Didi’, as she is fondly called by her supporters, was a vehement critic of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and campaigned against its land allotment policy, eventually leading to the Tata Motors exit in 2008. Her persistent campaigning led her to gain prominence and support, and she became the Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2011 for the first time. She was re-elected in 2016 as well as 2021 as the Chief Minister of the state.
'BJP winning 110/152 seats': Shah after Bengal's 1st phase polling
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Modi takes Hooghly boat ride, pays tribute to 'Maa Ganga'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a video of his boat ride on the Hooghly River in Kolkata.
Video: Bengal BJP candidate chased through fields, beaten by mob
The first phase of polling in West Bengal was marred by violence. One such case of violence was reported from the South Dinajpur district, where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Subendu Sarkar was assaulted by alleged Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters.
'Polling agents forcibly removed': BJP candidate alleges attack by TMC
Subhendu Sarkar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Kumarganj, West Bengal, has alleged that he was attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers.
'I ate jhalmuri, but Trinamool felt sting': Modi jabs Mamata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) party over the jhalmuri controversy.
Tamil Nadu registers 38% voter turnout, Bengal 41% at 11:00am
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal witnessed a massive voter turnout during the early hours of polling on Thursday.
TMC workers clash with Humayun Kabir's party cadres in Murshidabad
A clash broke out in Murshidabad, West Bengal, during the ongoing assembly elections.
Polling for 152 seats in Bengal, 234 in TN begins
Voting began at 7:00am for 152 assembly constituencies across 16 districts in West Bengal and for 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
'Any minister who...': SC raps Mamata in I-PAC case
The Supreme Court pulled up West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly obstructing the ED raid of I-PAC, saying one cannot just walk in in the midst of an investigation.
Congress cancels Rahul Gandhi's Kolkata rally for Bengal elections
The Congress party has canceled its planned rally in Kolkata, West Bengal, which was to be addressed by Rahul Gandhi.
TMC moves court fearing arrests of workers ahead of polls
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has approached the Calcutta High Court, fearing that around 800 of its workers may be arrested before the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
'Maha jungle raj': Modi targets TMC over Women's Reservation Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies.
'Desperate PM turned official address into political speech': Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent speech blaming the opposition for the failure of the women's reservation bill.
ED raids Kolkata DCP's house in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday raided the residence of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas.
ED arrests Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of TMC's political brain, I-PAC
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a co-founder of the political consultancy firm I-PAC, of which the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is a key client.
'It is Mamata who strengthens BJP in Bengal': Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) grow.
Asha Bhosle dies at 92: PM Modi pays heartfelt tribute
Tributes are pouring in for legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle (92), who passed away on Sunday following multiple-organ failure.
Modi, Shah slam TMC over 'syndicate raj'; Mamata hits back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal.
BJP's Bengal manifesto inspired by Tagore's 'Chitto Jetha Bhayshunyo': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election manifesto for West Bengal.
27L purged from Bengal rolls, Muslim, Matua belts hit most
A total of 27 lakh voters have been removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal after post-SIR judicial adjudication.
6L voters removed, BJP gains edge in TMC-stronghold Kolkata
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is preparing for a tough battle in Kolkata as the voter rolls are nearly finalized with the completion of the adjudication process.
'Get lost': TMC, Election Commission meeting turns stormy
A meeting between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission has sparked a political row in West Bengal.
Constitution illustrator's grandson, wife missing from Bengal voter list
Suprabuddha Sen, the grandson of Nandalal Bose, who illustrated India's Constitution, has claimed that his name and that of his wife are missing from the voter list in West Bengal after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was conducted ahead of the state elections.
Mamata reacts after 7 judges held hostage over voter deletions
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the gherao of seven judicial officers in Malda.
'BJP flooding voter rolls with non-residents': Mamata writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to manipulate the electoral process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
BJP moves ECI alleging Mamata Banerjee hijacked West Bengal elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers of hijacking the election process.
'No fish or eggs if...': Mamata Banerjee targets BJP
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that if the party comes to power, it will restrict people from eating fish and other meat items.
Ahead of Bengal elections, Leander Paes seen meeting BJP chief
Tennis legend Leander Paes was recently spotted at a Kolkata hotel meeting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin.
Mamata calls Modi 'biggest infiltrator', slams SIR at Eid rally
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being the "biggest infiltrator" in her state.
TMC releases Bengal poll manifesto centered around 'Didi's 10 pledges'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, promising a people-centric roadmap.
Mamata slams BJP, EC; calls officer transfers 'anti-Bengal', 'anti-women'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for transferring top state bureaucrats and police officers ahead of the assembly polls.
BJP releases 1st list of 144 candidates for Bengal polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
After EC transfers top Bengal officials, TMC stages RS walkout
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a major reshuffle in the West Bengal government, just hours after announcing the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections.
EC announces poll dates for 4 states, 1 UT: Details
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the poll dates for the upcoming assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces DA hike ahead of polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for state government employees.
Election schedule for 5 states, UTs to be announced today
The Election Commission of India(ECI) will announce the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in five states and union territories on Sunday.
'Change is imminent': PM Modi at Bengal rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in Kolkata, West Bengal.
SC stays defamation case against lawyer over Mamata book posts
The Supreme Court has stayed a defamation case against advocate Koustav Bagchi for posting extracts of a book about West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on social media, according to NDTV.
Odisha CM slams Bengal over shifting Santhal conclave venue
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed his dismay over the shifting of the International Santhal Conclave venue in West Bengal.
'Dirty politics, arrogance will shatter Trinamool': Modi slams President's 'insult'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of "dirty politics" and arrogance after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee allegedly boycotted a Santhal community event attended by President Droupadi Murmu.
Mamata hits back at President Murmu, alleges BJP-scripted protocol ambush
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has responded to President Droupadi Murmu's complaints about her treatment during a recent visit to the state.
Modi slams TMC for 'shameful' insult to President Murmu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal for disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit.
TMC to support no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker: Report
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to back the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
West Bengal governor resigns ahead of assembly elections
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has resigned from his post after serving three and a half years in office.
Ex-TMC leader and former Railway Minister Mukul Roy passes away
Former Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy died on Sunday at Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata. He was 71.
'No...choice': SC forced to appoint judicial officers for Bengal SIR
The Supreme Court, in an extraordinary move, has ordered the deployment of judicial officers, including retired judges, to oversee the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
'Shocked again': Mamata jabs Modi over 'Swami' prefix for Ramakrishna
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using the prefix "Swami" before Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva's name while paying tribute to him on his birth anniversary.
'After LS polls, no communication': Sanjay Raut blasts INDIA's functioning
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has slammed the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc for its lack of consistent coordination on national issues.
Mamata Banerjee congratulates Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman on election victory
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his party's victory in the 13th national parliamentary election, India Today reported.
Congress submits no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
The Indian National Congress has submitted the notice of no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh.
Bengali influencer arrested for allegedly molesting girlfriend
Shamik Adhikary, a popular social media influencer known as "Nonsane," was arrested in Kolkata on Thursday after his girlfriend accused him of forcibly detaining and molesting her.
Mamata Banerjee calls ECI 'WhatsApp Commission' in Supreme Court
Arguing before the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharply criticized the Election Commission, calling it the "WhatsApp Commission."
SIR hearing today; Mamata seeks to argue case in SC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will appear before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing case related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in her state.
Mamata Banerjee stands by allegations against ECI
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has stood by her allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI).
'BJP's IT cell': Mamata accuses ECI of bias
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of bias and alleged misuse of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
'Anti-poor...detached from reality': Opposition parties slam Budget 2026
Opposition parties have slammed the Union Budget 2026, calling it "anti-poor" and "detached" from reality.
Amit Shah alleges corruption behind Kolkata warehouse fire
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed the West Bengal government over the recent fire at Anandapur warehouses near Kolkata.
'Didi defeated ED...now BJP': Akhilesh Yadav extends support to Mamata
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, extending his support to her against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'Old witch...': BJP leader's remarks on Mamata draws TMC's ire
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over a video of its leader calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "beheading."