Trinamool Congress: News
Kolkata strongroom allegedly breached, Mamata spends 4 hours guarding
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee spent nearly four hours inside a strongroom at Sakhawat Memorial School in Bhabanipur late Thursday night after her party alleged that ballot boxes were opened without authorized representatives present, shortly after the second phase of polling ended.
West Bengal Assembly election: 90% voter turnout recorded till 5:00pm
The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 89.99% till 5:00pm according to data from the Election Commission.
West Bengal Assembly election: 79% voter turnout recorded till 3:00pm
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 78.68% till 3:30pm on Wednesday during the second phase of polling for the assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Polling stopped at few Bengal booths after BJP's button taped
Polling in West Bengal's Diamond Harbour area has reportedly been stopped at some booths after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
'Bengal voting in fearless atmosphere; it was unimaginable earlier': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prospects in West Bengal, based on high voter turnout during the ongoing second phase of polling.
BJP claims party button on EVM 'taped' in Bengal's Falta
Tensions have erupted in Falta, an assembly seat in the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency represented by Abhishek Banerjee, after BJP leaders released videos alleging tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Chaos in Howrah over 'EVM glitch'; CRPF drag away voters
Chaos erupted outside a polling booth in Howrah, West Bengal, as a few people were dragged away from the area by CRPF personnel during voting.
Bengal election 2nd-phase voting begins: Mamata, Suvendu Adhikari among contenders
Voting for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 began at 7:00am across 142 constituencies in seven districts.
'If he's Singham, I'm Pushpa': TMC leader v/s IPS officer
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has protested against Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ajay Pal Sharma in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas, alleging that the IPS officer was overstepping his role.
Who is Ajay Pal Sharma, 'Singham', deployed in Bengal?
The deployment of Uttar Pradesh's "Singham," IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, as an observer in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas has sparked a political controversy.
'Attempt on her life': TMC alleges MP's convoy was attacked
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mitali Bag has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attacking her convoy in Hooghly district.
Firing, crude bombs hurled outside BJP candidate's residence in Bengal
A Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) jawan was injured in a shooting incident outside the home of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Pawan Singh in Bhatpara, West Bengal.
TMC moves Calcutta HC alleging police observer met BJP candidate
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a writ petition in the Calcutta High Court against Police Observer Parmar Smit Parshottamdas.
Modi promises 33% government jobs for women in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised a slew of welfare measures for women if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in West Bengal.
'Maa crying, manush fleeing': PM Modi's scathing TMC attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal.
Modi shares stage with RG-Kar victim's mother, now BJP candidate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a stage with the mother of RG Kar rape victim, who is now contesting from Panihatil on a BJP ticket, at an election rally in Dum Dum.
'Smacks of ulterior motives': Congress on EC's notice to Kharge
The Congress party has responded to the Election Commission's notice to its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'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.
TMC workers clash with Humayun Kabir's party cadres in Murshidabad
A clash broke out in Murshidabad, West Bengal, during the ongoing assembly elections.
'Special trains from Surat-Bengal transporting voters': O'Brien writes to CEO
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of violating election laws by arranging special trains to ferry voters from Surat to West Bengal.
'Military-style takeover': TMC on record CAPF deployment in Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has criticized a recent meeting of all units of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Kolkata, West Bengal.
'No two-wheelers from 6:00pm': ECI's mandate for poll-bound Bengal
The Election Commission of India has imposed strict restrictions on two-wheeler movement in West Bengal ahead of the assembly polls.
Ex-cricketer Yusuf Pathan's father-in-law, brother-in-law arrested for assaulting man
Three relatives of Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan have been arrested in Mumbai's Byculla area.
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.
Income tax raids at TMC MLA Debasish Kumar's premises
The Income Tax Department on Friday conducted searches at two premises of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Debasish Kumar in Kolkata.
'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.
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: Deport infiltrators, enforce UCC, cash for women
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.
TMC accuses Humayun Kabir of seeking ₹1,000cr bribe for support
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released a video allegedly showing a man resembling Humayun Kabir, founder of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
31 Rajya Sabha MPs billionaires, 73 have criminal cases: ADR
An analysis of the affidavits of 229 out of 233 Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) has revealed that a significant number have declared criminal cases against themselves.
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.
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.
TMC to bring impeachment motion against poll body chief today
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) will introduce an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament on Friday, sources told ANI.
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.
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.
Assam woman dragged out of car, gang-raped by 7 men
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by a group of seven men in Silchar, Assam, on February 19.
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.
SC rejects plea to ban mosques named after Babar
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking a nationwide ban on the construction of mosques named after the Mughal emperor Babar.