Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav interprets 'PD' in PDA as Pandits, expanding the party's voter base to include Brahmins, citing historical hardships faced by the community under the BJP government.
Congress claims UP chief Ajay Rai and other leaders were placed under house arrest to prevent their visit to Ayodhya's Ram Temple, amid controversy over temple funds. The party criticized the BJP government's actions as unconstitutional and demanded their immediate release.
West Bengal's BJP government presented its first budget, announcing a 20% DA hike for state employees, 1 lakh government job recruitments, and a Rs 36,000 crore direct cash transfer scheme for women aged 25-60. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta highlighted efforts to restore fiscal discipline and build a corruption-free administration.
Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim expressed hope for "100% development" under the new BJP administration led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, signaling a potential shift in stance amid a major Trinamool Congress rebellion. Hakim stated the need to rise above party politics and work together for the state's progress.
West Bengal's BJP government has operationalized its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, establishing a holding center in Malda district for illegal foreign nationals. The facility currently houses nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals, marking the first step in the state's anti-infiltration drive.
West Bengal's BJP government has operationalized its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, establishing a holding centre for illegal foreign nationals in Malda district. The facility currently houses nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals, marking the administrative rollout of the state's anti-infiltration strategy.
West Bengal's Suvendu Adhikari-led government has ended religion-based schemes and scrapped the state OBC list, citing a Calcutta High Court judgment. A new panel will determine quota eligibility. Benefits under the 'Annapurna' scheme and free bus travel for women were approved.
The West Bengal government has launched a crackdown on illegal toll booths and unauthorised drop gates operating across the state, with district administrations directed to identify and remove them immediately.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the BJP-led government for allegedly protecting officials linked to NEET exam controversies, citing the case of former NTA chief Subodh Kumar Singh, who was reassigned despite past scandals.
Rahul Gandhi and TMC have sharply criticised the appointment of former chief electoral officer Manoj Agarwal as West Bengal's chief secretary by the new BJP government. Critics allege this rewards Agarwal for his role in the recent Assembly elections, questioning the Election Commission's neutrality and the fairness of the polls. The BJP defends the decision, citing service rules.
The Trinamool Congress has criticized the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal as West Bengal's Chief Secretary by the new BJP government. The party labeled the move "shameless," questioning the neutrality of the election process after Agarwal oversaw the recent Assembly elections.
West Bengal's new BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has launched the "Annapurna Bhandaar" scheme. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly, replacing the previous "Lakshmir Bhandar." The cabinet also approved integrating the state with central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and addressing illegal immigration.
Union minister Chirag Paswan condemned the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide, Chandranath Rath, calling it "politics of violence" that West Bengal voters rejected. Paswan alleged TMC goons were responsible and stated the central government will not tolerate such violence, asserting a BJP government will soon be formed in the state.
Exit polls released Wednesday predict a clear majority for the BJP in Assam, with projections ranging from 82-101 seats across multiple agencies. The Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi, is expected to win only 23-40 seats, significantly trailing the incumbent BJP government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The poll of polls shows BJP averaging around 90 seats versus Congress's 30 seats. Assam voted on April 9 across all 126 seats with over 85% turnout.
