BackVideo surfaces showing Mamata Banerjee allegedly slapping man at rally; BJP alleges assault, TMC denies

Developing

Economic Times14h agoPoliticsIndia

Video surfaces showing Mamata Banerjee allegedly slapping man at rally; BJP alleges assault, TMC denies

Mamata Banerjee West Bengal TMC

Quick Look

A video allegedly showing Mamata Banerjee slapping a man during a TMC rally in Kolkata has surfaced.
The BJP claims she assaulted a party worker amid chaos, while the TMC dismisses the allegations as baseless.
PTI could not independently verify the video's authenticity.

AI-generated summary

Font size

A video allegedly showing Mamata Banerjee slapping a man during a TMC rally in Kolkata has surfaced. The BJP claims she assaulted a party worker amid chaos, while the TMC dismisses the allegations as baseless. PTI could not independently verify the video's authenticity.

Read the full article on Economic Times

Hours after joining the BJP, former TMC leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were named as BJP candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls. The trio resigned from the Rajya Sabha and TMC last month, citing political and personal reasons, and their induction is seen as a move to strengthen BJP's presence in West Bengal amid TMC's internal crisis.

Times of India

Politics·1h ago

MP Rupert Lowe Criticizes Baby Name Trends Amid 'Muhammad' Topping List

MP Rupert Lowe expressed concern over changing demographics in England and Wales after 'Muhammad' was the most popular baby boy name for the third consecutive year, according to ONS figures. He linked the trend to 'rapidly changing demographics'.

TOI World

Developing·1h ago

Who will be AAP’s principal challenger in Punjab's 2027 assembly elections?

As Punjab gears up for the 2027 assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a contest not just to retain power but also within the opposition camp to determine who will challenge them. The Congress, despite having the most seats, is embroiled in internal friction. The BJP is making a strong push with high-profile visits and development project announcements. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is struggling to regain its former dominance in a crowded political landscape.

Times of India

BREAKING·1h ago

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Coffin Flown to Iran for Burial Amid Regional Tensions

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin was flown back to Iran from Iraq, escorted by a fighter jet, for burial in Mashhad. His death in a US-Israel operation has escalated regional tensions, with ongoing missile and drone exchanges across the Middle East.

Times of India

Developing·2h ago

CBDT Order Allows Upload of Foreign Financial Info into Taxpayers' AIS

The CBDT has ordered the Income Tax Department to upload foreign financial information received under the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) framework into taxpayers' Annual Information Statements (AIS). This aims to enhance transparency and help taxpayers reconcile their filings.

Economic Times

Developing·2h ago

Kemi Badenoch Criticizes Labour's Sentencing Reforms

Kemi Badenoch, UK Conservative leader, has criticized Labour's Sentencing Act 2026, which allows early release for some offenders. She argues that individuals convicted of rape, child sexual abuse, and grooming offenses should not be released before completing their full sentences, stating victims must come first.

TOI World

Video surfaces showing Mamata Banerjee allegedly slapping man at rally; BJP alleges assault, TMC denies

Quick Look

Related Topics

Related Stories

Ex-TMC Leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Prakash Chik Baraik Named BJP Candidates for Rajya Sabha Bypolls

MP Rupert Lowe Criticizes Baby Name Trends Amid 'Muhammad' Topping List

Who will be AAP’s principal challenger in Punjab's 2027 assembly elections?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Coffin Flown to Iran for Burial Amid Regional Tensions

CBDT Order Allows Upload of Foreign Financial Info into Taxpayers' AIS

Kemi Badenoch Criticizes Labour's Sentencing Reforms