West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee expressed grief and blamed political hostility for the death of party leader Asish Banerjee, who was found dead at a TMC office in Rampurhat.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced an investigation into the suicide of TMC leader Asish Banerjee to determine if he faced threats. Banerjee was found dead at a party office in Rampurhat, prompting calls for an impartial probe.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mukherjee in Kolkata, reiterating the Centre's commitment to granting citizenship under the CAA to refugees while expelling infiltrators. Shah also highlighted Mookerjee's role in establishing Jana Sangh and its evolution into the BJP, emphasizing the party's commitment to cultural nationalism and fulfilling election manifesto promises in West Bengal.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the state will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) following legal procedures, mirroring Gujarat and Assam. The BJP government plans to introduce the UCC Bill in the Assembly soon, fulfilling a pre-election promise.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari accused Congress and Trinamool governments of trying to suppress Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's legacy. Speaking at an event marking Mookerjee's Martyrdom Day, Adhikari highlighted his role in Jammu & Kashmir integration and securing West Bengal during Partition.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, calling him a "dishonest leader" who betrayed his party. Raut dismissed Shinde's "trailer" remark about party defections, warning that such leaders lose public favor when their power wanes.
Mamata Banerjee has filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging her surprise defeat in the Bhabanipur assembly election to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Banerjee lost by 15,105 votes, a significant setback in a constituency considered her stronghold for over a decade.
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 Annapurna Yojana has disbursed Rs 3,000 each to over 28 lakh women via direct benefit transfer. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the process, emphasizing verification and eligibility for beneficiaries.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe nearly 30 lakh suspected fake beneficiary accounts in the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. The probe will also investigate money laundering allegations due to illegal cash transfers.
Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's visit, the Centre will release Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal's water resources schemes. PM Modi assured support for central projects and economic development, with new cooperation phases for health centers and rural employment.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced a new policy to directly hand over detained Bangladeshi infiltrators to the BSF for deportation, bypassing courts. He also reviewed Howrah's civic infrastructure and development plans.
TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew his nomination for the Falta re-poll in West Bengal, scheduled for May 21. The Election Commission had previously canceled the original polls due to severe electoral offenses.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari warned TMC's Jahangir Khan, who called himself 'Pushpa', ahead of the May 21 repoll in Falta. The repoll was ordered due to EVM tampering. Counting is on May 24.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to keep the Bhabanipur seat and will vacate Nandigram, despite winning both in the recent assembly elections. Adhikari, who previously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, had challenged her again by contesting from Bhabanipur. He stated his inability to hold MLA positions from two constituencies and has taken his oath from Bhabanipur.
CBI forms 7-member SIT to investigate the murder of Chandranath Rath, former PA to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, with operational supervision by Kolkata Zone's Joint Director.
The mother of alleged sharpshooter Raj Singh claims her son was in Lucknow and Ayodhya with family during the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's PA. She stated they attended a wedding in Lucknow on May 7, visited shrines in Ambedkar Nagar and Ayodhya, and were intercepted by police.
The CBI has taken over the murder investigation of Chandranath Rath, an aide to Suvendu Adhikari, following a recommendation from the Bengal Police. Rath was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in North 24 Parganas. Three suspects, including an alleged sharpshooter, have been arrested by the CID in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
Forty-eight hours after he was relieved by the election commission as the special observer on May 7, Gupta was already appointed adviser to chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday. The appointment order came within hours after Adhikari took oath as CM at a ceremony at Brigade Parade Grounds. Gupta, a PhD from IIT-Kharagpur, served as DM of Jalpaiguri and Burdwan.
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.
West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first cabinet meeting, approving six key decisions to end state-Centre deadlock. These include facilitating land for BSF border fencing, rolling out central schemes like Ayushman Bharat, and aligning IAS/IPS officers with central training.
