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12 Jun

Mukul Roy rejoins TMC along with Son Subhrangshu Roy

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBJP, INDIA, Mukul Roy, politicians, TMC, west bengal

In a dramatic turn of events, Mukul Roy rejoined the All India Trinamool Congress on Friday. Known to be the lieutenant of Mamata Banerjee, Roy had left the TMC four years ago over alleged disagreements with the party's top leadership. After leaving TMC, Mukul Roy was serving as the National Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He played an active role in BJP's campaign for the recently concluded Bengal assembly elections. Addressing the media, Roy said, "I have joined TMC today. In the present circumstances, no one will stay in Bharatiya Janata Party." He said that…

10 Jun

“Big Slap On Our Face”: Congress Leader Harish Rawat After Jitin Prasada Joins BJP

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBJP, Indian National Congress, POLITICS

After Congress leader Jitin Prasada joined the BJP, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday termed it as a 'big slap on their face' and expressed shock at how the former union minister called the Congress "family" a regional party.Speaking to news agency ANI, Harish Rawat, a senior Congress leader, said, "Jitin Prasada joining BJP is like a big slap on our face. It is sad and disheartening. I am surprised that he called Congress "a regional party" and joined the party against which his family fought." His remarks came after Jitin Prasada joined the BJP in the presence…

29 May

Kerala Highway Robbery Case: The BJP in Kerala finds itself embroiled in a controversy during the ongoing assembly poll in the southern state

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBJP, Kerala, POLITICS, robbery

There is a political storm brewing in Kerala and at the centre of it is a highway robbery that was carried out on April 3. The robbery was carried on the highway leading from Thrissur to Ernakulam, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Kodakara police station, Thrissur district. The robbery took place three days before voting for the assembly poll in the state began. Initial investigation has zeroed in on local BJP leaders and criminal gang from Kannur as being behind the early morning operation. According to the FIR filed by Kodakara sub inspector of police J. Jaison, Shamjeer…

14 May

Modi- Shah has not been able to compete with Mamata Banerjee in terms of popularity in Bengal, says RSS

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastamit shah, BJP, election, Narendra Modi, rss, TMC

BJP has not been able to compete with Mamata Banerjee in terms of political leadership and popularity. Even when Narendra Modi and Amit Shah came in Bengal multiple times, they could not stick to Bangaliana. After BJP's defeat in West Bengal, such a comment was made by RSS itself. RSS has also praised Mamata's leadership and popularity. Taking people from other political parties for its failure of BJP to bring people out of the grassroots without judging them. In West Bengal, the number of seats has increased from 3 to 77, with the BJP gaining the status of the main…

14 May

Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was shown black flags while visiting Sitalkuchi

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalBJP, Jagdeep Dhankhar, POLITICS, sitalkuchi, west bengal

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday shown black flags at Sitalkuchi, where four villagers died after firing by central forces during the elections, while “go back” slogans were raised at Dinhata during his visit to Cooch Behar district to meet people allegedly affected in post poll violence. Earlier in the day, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar who is on a controversial visit to assess post-poll violence in the district said he was shocked by incidents of attacks following the West Bengal assembly elections. “The country is facing a Covid crisis, and West Bengal is facing twin challenges of the pandemic and unprecedented post-poll violence…

04 May

Vivek Bansal, the man behind UPPL’s success in the Assembly Election

editor0 CommentsAssamAssam, BJP, elections, Social media, UPPL, Vivek Bansal

Using social media, a team of BJP workers reached out to electorates and ensured ousting of BPF. Vivek Bansal was the leader the social media team. He is credited with UPPL's huge success in assembly elections. Using social media, Vivek Bansal’s team campaigned for UPPL and tried to reach out to the youth and women in all districts of BTR delineating the promises of UPPL. “All credit should go to the dynamic leadership of Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, UPPL Chief Mr. Pramod Boro and BJP MLA from Dhekiajuli, Mr. Ashok Singhal. They worked hard on the ground level to ensure…

13 Apr

The EC issued a notice to West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh for his misleading remarks

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalBJP, dilip ghosh, POLITICS, west bengal

Ghosh has been asked to respond to the notice and make his stand clear on his remarks by Wednesday morning. The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a notice to West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh for his alleged remarks that there would be “Sitalkuchi in several places”, after four people were killed when central forces opened fire during polling in Cooch Behar district. He has been asked to respond to the notice and make his stand clear on his remarks by Wednesday morning. The Trinamool Congress had approached the Commission against Ghosh. The notice cited Ghosh’s alleged remarks that “if someone crosses…

03 Apr

Mamata Banerjee accuses Modi of controlling elections and misusing CAPF

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBJP, elections, POLITICS, TMC, west bengal

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed she was winning the election from Nandigram and hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying she does not need his “suggestion” of contesting from another Assembly seat. On Thursday, Prime Minister Modi, while speaking at a poll rally, had asked Banerjee to clarify if there was any truth in “rumours” that she was going to file her nomination papers in another constituency. “Didi left Bhawanipore and went to Nandigram. Then she realised her mistake and realized she will lose. Didi was forced to camp in Nandigram,” he had said. “Didi, is there any truth…

02 Apr

Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday gunned down three militants involved in the attack at a BJP leader’s residence in Srinagar

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBJP, INDIA, kashmir, terrorist

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday gunned down three militants involved in the attack at a senior BJP leader’s residence in Srinagar, IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said. A police constable was killed in the attack on Thursday morning, and the militants had escaped with his rifle. The attack took place at the residence of BJP leader Mohammad Anwar Khan at Aaribagh Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar — Khan was not in the house at the time of the incident. Police said the militants were affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba and two of them were locals. “Three militants involved in attack on BJP leader’s…

26 Mar

Bengal’s Star War: BJP, TMC bet big on celebs to outshine each other

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBabul Supriyo, BJP, Paayel Sarkar, TMC, Yash Dasgupta

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) are betting big on star power in the high-pitched poll battle in West Bengal. Popular actors, singers, and other artists have made their way into both camps. The election in the state will be held in eight phases starting March 27 with the final round of voting taking place on April 29. The counting of votes will take place on May 2. BJP'S STAR POWER Babul Supriyo: One of the five MPs the BJP has fielded for the election, Babul Supriyo will contest from Tollygunge seat in Kolkata. He had…