Repolling was held in several West Bengal districts on Saturday amid heightened security and tight monitoring by election authorities. The move comes after irregularities were reported during the initial voting process. Officials ensured strict arrangements at polling stations to maintain order and transparency. Voter turnout and smooth conduct of the repolling process are being closely observed as part of the ongoing electoral exercise in the state.


Bengal Elections: Repolling Takes Place Across West Bengal Districts on Saturday

The Election Commission of India has deployed additional counting observers and police observers for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections. The move aims to ensure a transparent, secure, and smooth vote-counting process amid heightened political activity.


Bengal Elections: ECI Deploys Additional Counting Observers & Police Observers

The Election Commission of India has assured a balanced and fair composition of counting staff for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections. The move aims to ensure transparency, neutrality, and smooth conduct during the vote-counting process. Officials say strict guidelines will be followed to maintain credibility and public trust as the politically crucial elections approach.


Bengal Elections: EC Promises Balanced Composition of Counting Staff

It is not usual in India, in any state, to see political messaging in a language not commonly spoken there, let alone a foreign language. But in this Kolkata neighbourhood called Tangra — home to a small Chinese-Indian community — walls carry messages by parties in Mandarin amid the West Bengal elections, in a display of political outfits’ efforts to not leave any voter out of their campaign ambit.


India's Only Chinatown at The Centre of Bengal Elections

Top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are set to campaign in West Bengal today, intensifying the political heat ahead of upcoming elections. The high-profile rallies are expected to draw large crowds and shape the campaign narrative.


Bengal Elections: PM Modi, Amit Shah & Yogi Adityanath to Campaign in Bengal Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (April 19) intensified his attack on the Trinamool Congress ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, accusing it of corruption and warning its alleged “goons and syndicates” to surrender.&nbsp;Addressing a BJP rally in Bishnupur, Modi said, “I am giving one last chance to all TMC goons, syndicates, and corrupt elements. Surrender at your nearest police station before April 29. No one will be spared after May 4. The mafia of Bishnupur and TMC's syndicate, listen carefully, this will no longer be tolerated.”&nbsp;He combined the attack with a strong welfare pitch aimed at women voters, a key electoral constituency in the state. “The safety of sisters and your prosperity are the priorities of the BJP. Even now, due to the corruption of the TMC government, the women of Bengal do not receive the benefits they receive under the BJP government in neighbouring states of Assam, Tripura, Odisha and Bihar,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Promising benefits if the BJP comes to power, Modi added, “If the BJP government is formed in Bengal, poor women will receive free rations, and no one will be able to steal their rations.”&nbsp;Highlighting housing and direct financial assistance, he said, “The BJP government in Bengal will provide assistance of up to 1.5 lakh rupees to women under the PM Awas Yojana to build permanent homes. There's a lot of buzz right now about the 'Maatri Shakti Bharosa Card.' Every sister in Bengal is very happy about it; through this, every sister in Bengal will receive 36,000 rupees every year.”&nbsp;With polling scheduled in two phases on April 23 and April 29 and counting on May 4, Modi also addressed a rally in Medinipur, urging voters to elect a BJP “double-engine” government. He promised direct benefits to farmers and the elimination of middlemen.“Make a BJP CM here, and then the PM and CM together will directly deposit Rs 9,000 of the Kisan Samman Nidhi into every farmer's account. TMC's brokers will also be driven out of Bengal's markets, so that farmers can get fair prices for their produce. This is Modi's guarantee,” he said.&nbsp;He further assured accountability under a BJP government. “I have come to assure you that the BJP government will work for the welfare and development of all. But it will hold the oppressors and looters fully accountable. The accounting will be done meticulously, one by one,” he said.&nbsp;Focusing on economic potential, particularly in fisheries, Modi promised a “Blue Revolution” in the state. “Double-engine government will expand the Blue Revolution. The BJP govt will make Bengal self-reliant in the production of fish. In the last decade, record production of fish has been recorded in BJP-ruled states. In Bihar, fish production has doubled, and in Odisha, it has increased more than 150%,” he said.&nbsp;Stepping up his criticism of the Mamata Banerjee-led government, Modi alleged entrenched corruption, saying, “In 15 years, they have earned a PhD in looting.”

Promising benefits if the BJP comes to power, Modi added, “If the BJP government is formed in Bengal, poor women will receive free rations, and no one will be able to steal their rations.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (April 19) intensified his attack on the Trinamool Congress ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, accusing it of corruption and warning its alleged “goons and syndicates” to surrender. Addressing a BJP rally in Bishnupur, Modi said, “I am giving one last chance to all TMC goons, syndicates, and corrupt elements. Surrender at your nearest police station before April 29. No one will be spared after May 4. The mafia of Bishnupur and TMC's syndicate, listen carefully, this will no longer be tolerated.” He combined the attack with a strong welfare pitch aimed at women voters, a key electoral constituency in the state. “The safety of sisters and your prosperity are the priorities of the BJP. Even now, due to the corruption of the TMC government, the women of Bengal do not receive the benefits they receive under the BJP government in neighbouring states of Assam, Tripura, Odisha and Bihar,” he said. Promising benefits if the BJP comes to power, Modi added, “If the BJP government is formed in Bengal, poor women will receive free rations, and no one will be able to steal their rations.” Highlighting housing and direct financial assistance, he said, “The BJP government in Bengal will provide assistance of up to 1.5 lakh rupees to women under the PM Awas Yojana to build permanent homes. There's a lot of buzz right now about the 'Maatri Shakti Bharosa Card.' Every sister in Bengal is very happy about it; through this, every sister in Bengal will receive 36,000 rupees every year.” With polling scheduled in two phases on April 23 and April 29 and counting on May 4, Modi also addressed a rally in Medinipur, urging voters to elect a BJP “double-engine” government. He promised direct benefits to farmers and the elimination of middlemen. “Make a BJP CM here, and then the PM and CM together will directly deposit Rs 9,000 of the Kisan Samman Nidhi into every farmer's account. TMC's brokers will also be driven out of Bengal's markets, so that farmers can get fair prices for their produce. This is Modi's guarantee,” he said. He further assured accountability under a BJP government. “I have come to assure you that the BJP government will work for the welfare and development of all. But it will hold the oppressors and looters fully accountable. The accounting will be done meticulously, one by one,” he said. Focusing on economic potential, particularly in fisheries, Modi promised a “Blue Revolution” in the state. “Double-engine government will expand the Blue Revolution. The BJP govt will make Bengal self-reliant in the production of fish. In the last decade, record production of fish has been recorded in BJP-ruled states. In Bihar, fish production has doubled, and in Odisha, it has increased more than 150%,” he said. Stepping up his criticism of the Mamata Banerjee-led government, Modi alleged entrenched corruption, saying, “In 15 years, they have earned a PhD in looting.”

Promising benefits if the BJP comes to power, Modi added, “If the BJP government is formed in Bengal, poor women will receive free rations, and no one will be able to steal their rations.”

PM Modi issues ‘last chance’ warning to TMC ‘goons’, promises welfare push ahead of Bengal polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal on Sunday, alleging that it had earmarked around Rs 6,000 crore for madrasas in the state while neglecting funding for North Bengal’s development. The PM said that the TMC was “busy appeasing its vote bank” and neglected the needs of the region during crisis situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;Addressing a rally in Siliguri, PM Modi said, “The budget of the ruthless TMC government is also an example of discrimination against North Bengal. This ruthless government allocated a budget of approximately Rs 6,000 crore for madrasas. But the Bengal government does not allocate enough budget for the development of such a vast part of North Bengal. The TMC is busy day and night appeasing its own special vote bank. When heavy rains wreaked havoc in many districts of North Bengal, there was chaos everywhere. At that time, the ruthless TMC government was celebrating in Kolkata. TMC is an anti-North Bengal party.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-to-restore-most-of-its-damaged-refinery-facilities-within-two-months-deputy-oil-minister-1775994877040">Iran to restore most of its damaged refinery facilities within two months: Deputy oil minister</a>&nbsp;PM Modi asserted that West Bengal is “determined for change,” claiming that TMC will be voted out in the upcoming assembly elections.&nbsp;“Yesterday I visited different parts of Bengal. What I saw there was the enthusiasm, energy, and excitement among the youth, mothers, sisters, and elderly people, as well as villagers, which was remarkable. People had come after facing great difficulties and had walked for miles. Bengal is now determined for change. This time, it is certain that the TMC will go,” PM Modi said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pahalgam-massacre-enhanced-pak-s-image-globally-lashkar-commander-exposes-islamabad-s-role-in-killings-1775932347779">‘Pahalgam massacre enhanced Pak’s image globally’: Lashkar commander exposes Islamabad’s role in killings</a>&nbsp;"TMC people, listen carefully. After May 4th, the BJP government will be formed, and they will have to give an account of every moment of the past fifteen years. They will have to give an account of every penny,” he said.&nbsp;He said the massive turnout at his rally reflects growing public anger against the ruling party in West Bengal.&nbsp;“This sight today gives me full confidence that it is going to shake the sleep of TMC. This rally in Siliguri has decided the farewell of TMC’s so-called jungle raj. Across Bengal, only one slogan is echoing, only one slogan is being heard. The cruel TMC government has completed 15 years. In these 15 years, you have seen destruction. Today, one by one, I will place before you the entire list of TMC’s sins and its dark deeds,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-clearing-hormuz-of-mines-iran-says-us-warship-made-u-turn-after-warning-1775922887251">Trump says ‘clearing’ Hormuz of mines, CENTCOM confirms; Iran claims US warship made U-turn after warning</a>&nbsp;“For the BJP, the Siliguri Corridor is a corridor of nation, security, and prosperity. This project will greatly boost connectivity, trade, and tourism in Bengal and Sikkim... TMC obstructs every project of the central government,” PM Modi said.&nbsp;

Addressing a rally in Siliguri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the TMC government allocated a budget of approximately Rs 6,000 crore for madrasas, but does not allocate enough budget for the development of a vast part of North Bengal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal on Sunday, alleging that it had earmarked around Rs 6,000 crore for madrasas in the state while neglecting funding for North Bengal’s development. The PM said that the TMC was “busy appeasing its vote bank” and neglected the needs of the region during crisis situations. Addressing a rally in Siliguri, PM Modi said, “The budget of the ruthless TMC government is also an example of discrimination against North Bengal. This ruthless government allocated a budget of approximately Rs 6,000 crore for madrasas. But the Bengal government does not allocate enough budget for the development of such a vast part of North Bengal. The TMC is busy day and night appeasing its own special vote bank. When heavy rains wreaked havoc in many districts of North Bengal, there was chaos everywhere. At that time, the ruthless TMC government was celebrating in Kolkata. TMC is an anti-North Bengal party.” Also Read: Iran to restore most of its damaged refinery facilities within two months: Deputy oil minister PM Modi asserted that West Bengal is “determined for change,” claiming that TMC will be voted out in the upcoming assembly elections. “Yesterday I visited different parts of Bengal. What I saw there was the enthusiasm, energy, and excitement among the youth, mothers, sisters, and elderly people, as well as villagers, which was remarkable. People had come after facing great difficulties and had walked for miles. Bengal is now determined for change. This time, it is certain that the TMC will go,” PM Modi said. Also Read: ‘Pahalgam massacre enhanced Pak’s image globally’: Lashkar commander exposes Islamabad’s role in killings "TMC people, listen carefully. After May 4th, the BJP government will be formed, and they will have to give an account of every moment of the past fifteen years. They will have to give an account of every penny,” he said. He said the massive turnout at his rally reflects growing public anger against the ruling party in West Bengal. “This sight today gives me full confidence that it is going to shake the sleep of TMC. This rally in Siliguri has decided the farewell of TMC’s so-called jungle raj. Across Bengal, only one slogan is echoing, only one slogan is being heard. The cruel TMC government has completed 15 years. In these 15 years, you have seen destruction. Today, one by one, I will place before you the entire list of TMC’s sins and its dark deeds,” he said. Also Read: Trump says ‘clearing’ Hormuz of mines, CENTCOM confirms; Iran claims US warship made U-turn after warning “For the BJP, the Siliguri Corridor is a corridor of nation, security, and prosperity. This project will greatly boost connectivity, trade, and tourism in Bengal and Sikkim... TMC obstructs every project of the central government,” PM Modi said.

Addressing a rally in Siliguri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the TMC government allocated a budget of approximately Rs 6,000 crore for madrasas, but does not allocate enough budget for the development of a vast part of North Bengal.

‘TMC govt allocated Rs 6,000 crore for madrasas, neglected funding for North Bengal’: PM Modi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto, ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the West Bengal Assembly elections and said the party would implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state within six months and provide Rs 3,000 per month to women for their financial independence.&nbsp;Shah said the manifesto is the roadmap for building a ‘Sonar Bangla,' and the BJP’s promises were aimed at farmers, youth, women, and government employees.&nbsp;“The BJP Sankalp Patra will guide farmers, youth, and women, giving them a new direction. It will offer renewed hope to every citizen who takes pride in Bengal’s culture and will serve as a roadmap for the creation of Sonar Bangla,” the Union home minister said.The BJP government would bring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s welfare model to Bengal and ensure that all central government schemes are implemented with full accountability.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-fed-up-starmer-says-trump-and-putin-s-actions-pushing-up-energy-bills-for-britons-1775818986703">‘Fed up’ Starmer says Trump and Putin’s actions pushing up energy bills for Britons</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Last 15 years of Mamata govt a nightmare for people’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Launching a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), Shah alleged that the last 15 years of Mamata Banerjee’s government had been a ‘nightmare’ for the people of West Bengal.&nbsp;Shah announced a monthly assistance of Rs 3,000 to women for their financial independence. He added that 33% reservation would also be provided for women in the police force and in all government jobs in the state.The BJP also set a target of creating 75 lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’ to empower women economically.&nbsp;Shah said there would be at least one women’s police station in every mandal, along with a help desk in every police station.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-payment-whatsoever-eu-pans-hormuz-toll-idea-trump-gives-europe-ultimatum-over-military-pledges-in-strait-1775766265515">‘No payment whatsoever’: EU pans Hormuz toll idea; Trump gives Europe ultimatum over military pledges in strait</a>&nbsp;Shah said that the Uniform Civil Code, already implemented in several BJP-ruled states, would be implemented in West Bengal within six months of the party forming the government.He also said that all government employees and salaried workers would be ensured dearness allowance (DA), and that the 7th Pay Commission would be implemented within 45 days under BJP government.&nbsp;<h2>‘Graduates would be given a monthly allowance’</h2>&nbsp;Announcing promises for the youth, Shah said recent graduates would be given a monthly allowance of Rs 3,000. Besides, a one-time financial assistance of Rs 15,000 would also be provided to help them prepare for competitive examinations.The BJP manifesto also promised to add an additional Rs 3,000 annually for farmers from the state government under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, taking the total assistance to Rs 9,000 per year.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-vows-revenge-for-father-s-assassination-1775761848139">Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father’s assassination, claims Iranian ‘victory’ in conflict</a>&nbsp;He also announced that the BJP government would procure 100% of farmers’ paddy at Rs 3,100 per quintal so that farmers are not forced to sell their produce at lower prices.&nbsp;A new scheme would be introduced to ensure fair value for paddy, potato and mango growers, he added.&nbsp;<h2>‘BJP will take decisive action against infiltrators’</h2>&nbsp;The Union Home Minister further said the BJP would follow a policy of “detect, delete and deport” and take decisive action against infiltrators.“We will have zero tolerance for infiltrators. The citizens of Bengal are concerned about the state’s identity if infiltration continues. I want to assure the people of West Bengal that form a BJP government with a full majority, we will act decisively under the policy of detect, delete and deport, and remove infiltrators from Bengal,” Shah said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-pakistan-create-lebanon-confusion-in-ceasefire-deal-iran-speaker-cites-shehbaz-tweet-1775746861281">Did Pakistan create Lebanon confusion in ceasefire deal? Iran speaker cites Shehbaz tweet</a>&nbsp;Voting in West Bengal will be held in two phases this time: on April 23 across 152 seats, and on April 29 covering 142 seats.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP has set a target of creating 75 lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’ to empower women economically. Shah added that there would be at least one women’s police station in every mandal, along with a help desk in every police station.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto, ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the West Bengal Assembly elections and said the party would implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state within six months and provide Rs 3,000 per month to women for their financial independence. Shah said the manifesto is the roadmap for building a ‘Sonar Bangla,' and the BJP’s promises were aimed at farmers, youth, women, and government employees. “The BJP Sankalp Patra will guide farmers, youth, and women, giving them a new direction. It will offer renewed hope to every citizen who takes pride in Bengal’s culture and will serve as a roadmap for the creation of Sonar Bangla,” the Union home minister said. The BJP government would bring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s welfare model to Bengal and ensure that all central government schemes are implemented with full accountability. Also Read: ‘Fed up’ Starmer says Trump and Putin’s actions pushing up energy bills for Britons ‘Last 15 years of Mamata govt a nightmare for people’ Launching a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), Shah alleged that the last 15 years of Mamata Banerjee’s government had been a ‘nightmare’ for the people of West Bengal. Shah announced a monthly assistance of Rs 3,000 to women for their financial independence. He added that 33% reservation would also be provided for women in the police force and in all government jobs in the state. The BJP also set a target of creating 75 lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’ to empower women economically. Shah said there would be at least one women’s police station in every mandal, along with a help desk in every police station. Also Read: ‘No payment whatsoever’: EU pans Hormuz toll idea; Trump gives Europe ultimatum over military pledges in strait Shah said that the Uniform Civil Code, already implemented in several BJP-ruled states, would be implemented in West Bengal within six months of the party forming the government. He also said that all government employees and salaried workers would be ensured dearness allowance (DA), and that the 7th Pay Commission would be implemented within 45 days under BJP government. ‘Graduates would be given a monthly allowance’ Announcing promises for the youth, Shah said recent graduates would be given a monthly allowance of Rs 3,000. Besides, a one-time financial assistance of Rs 15,000 would also be provided to help them prepare for competitive examinations. The BJP manifesto also promised to add an additional Rs 3,000 annually for farmers from the state government under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, taking the total assistance to Rs 9,000 per year. Also Read: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father’s assassination, claims Iranian ‘victory’ in conflict He also announced that the BJP government would procure 100% of farmers’ paddy at Rs 3,100 per quintal so that farmers are not forced to sell their produce at lower prices. A new scheme would be introduced to ensure fair value for paddy, potato and mango growers, he added. ‘BJP will take decisive action against infiltrators’ The Union Home Minister further said the BJP would follow a policy of “detect, delete and deport” and take decisive action against infiltrators. “We will have zero tolerance for infiltrators. The citizens of Bengal are concerned about the state’s identity if infiltration continues. I want to assure the people of West Bengal that form a BJP government with a full majority, we will act decisively under the policy of detect, delete and deport, and remove infiltrators from Bengal,” Shah said. Also Read: Did Pakistan create Lebanon confusion in ceasefire deal? Iran speaker cites Shehbaz tweet Voting in West Bengal will be held in two phases this time: on April 23 across 152 seats, and on April 29 covering 142 seats.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP has set a target of creating 75 lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’ to empower women economically. Shah added that there would be at least one women’s police station in every mandal, along with a help desk in every police station.

‘BJP will implement Uniform Civil Code in 6 months, give Rs 3,000 to women’: Amit Shah unveils Bengal polls manifesto

A significant disparity has surfaced in voter roll deletions in West Bengal’s Nandigram constituency, with Muslims, who constitute roughly 25% of the population, accounting for 95.5% of removals across seven supplementary electoral lists.The figures come from an analysis by the Kolkata-based Sabar Institute, which reviewed Election Commission of India (ECI) data from supplementary lists 1, 2, 3, 4a, 7, 8, and 9. In six of these lists, the proportion of Muslim voters removed ranged from 60.9% to as high as 98.7%, indicating a consistent religious skew across categories, including gender.&nbsp;The only outlier was list 4a, where all deletions involved non-Muslim women, with no Muslim names removed. When compared to the population share, the imbalance becomes stark. If deletions were proportionate, Muslims would account for about 25% of removals. Instead, they comprise nearly all deletions, at 95.5%. A separate dataset from December 2025, based on the ECI’s “Absent, Shifted, Deceased, and Duplicate” (ASDD) criteria, presents a less extreme but still disproportionate trend: Muslims accounted for 33.3% of deletions, compared to 66.7% for non-Muslims.&nbsp;Also Read: '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-a-proud-moment-for-india-pm-modi-lauds-kalpakkam-s-prototype-fast-breeder-reactor-as-it-achieves-criticality-1775511251683">A proud moment for India': PM Modi lauds Kalpakkam’s prototype fast breeder reactor as it achieves criticality</a>&nbsp;Voters removed from the rolls had the option to appeal before 19 appellate tribunals established across West Bengal. However, with April 6 marking the deadline for nominations for the first phase of assembly elections, including Nandigram, which votes on April 23, the electoral rolls are now frozen. This left affected voters a limited window to seek redress. Nandigram remains a politically sensitive constituency, notably the site of the closely contested 2021 assembly election. Any irregularities in voter rolls here carry significant political weight.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-making-peace-efforts-and-fighting-a-war-on-two-separate-fronts-1775492087533/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-making-peace-efforts-and-fighting-a-war-on-two-separate-fronts-1775492087533/embed</a>&nbsp;The ECI has not issued a public response regarding the religious composition of the deletions. At a rally in Samserganj, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that voter names were deliberately removed and some individuals were intimidated, urging voters to respond through the ballot. BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar rejected the claims, stating that the revision exercise was a constitutional process aimed at ensuring fair elections and preventing fraudulent entries.

West Bengal elections: Data shows 95% of voters removed in Nandigram SIR are Muslims

A significant disparity has surfaced in voter roll deletions in West Bengal’s Nandigram constituency, with Muslims, who constitute roughly 25% of the population, accounting for 95.5% of removals across seven supplementary electoral lists. The figures come from an analysis by the Kolkata-based Sabar Institute, which reviewed Election Commission of India (ECI) data from supplementary lists 1, 2, 3, 4a, 7, 8, and 9. In six of these lists, the proportion of Muslim voters removed ranged from 60.9% to as high as 98.7%, indicating a consistent religious skew across categories, including gender. The only outlier was list 4a, where all deletions involved non-Muslim women, with no Muslim names removed. When compared to the population share, the imbalance becomes stark. If deletions were proportionate, Muslims would account for about 25% of removals. Instead, they comprise nearly all deletions, at 95.5%. A separate dataset from December 2025, based on the ECI’s “Absent, Shifted, Deceased, and Duplicate” (ASDD) criteria, presents a less extreme but still disproportionate trend: Muslims accounted for 33.3% of deletions, compared to 66.7% for non-Muslims. Also Read: 'A proud moment for India': PM Modi lauds Kalpakkam’s prototype fast breeder reactor as it achieves criticality Voters removed from the rolls had the option to appeal before 19 appellate tribunals established across West Bengal. However, with April 6 marking the deadline for nominations for the first phase of assembly elections, including Nandigram, which votes on April 23, the electoral rolls are now frozen. This left affected voters a limited window to seek redress. Nandigram remains a politically sensitive constituency, notably the site of the closely contested 2021 assembly election. Any irregularities in voter rolls here carry significant political weight. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-making-peace-efforts-and-fighting-a-war-on-two-separate-fronts-1775492087533/embed The ECI has not issued a public response regarding the religious composition of the deletions. At a rally in Samserganj, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that voter names were deliberately removed and some individuals were intimidated, urging voters to respond through the ballot. BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar rejected the claims, stating that the revision exercise was a constitutional process aimed at ensuring fair elections and preventing fraudulent entries.

Analysis shows Muslims make up 95.5% of voter deletions in Nandigram, raising concerns over disproportionate removals ahead of elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal over the gherao of judicial officers in Malda and said it is opposing SIR so that “infiltrators are not identified”. PM Modi further alleged that a “ruthless government has turned Bengal into a hub of migration.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Addressing a rally in Cooch Behar on Sunday, PM Modi said, “When judges and the constitutional process are not safe, how can there be expectation of the safety of the common people of Bengal.” He said what happened in Malda is an example of TMC’s “maha jungle raj”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-jaish-terrorists-arrested-in-mumbai-for-plotting-terror-attack-in-delhi-using-toy-car-1775410610511">Two Jaish terrorists arrested in Mumbai for plotting terror attack in Delhi using toy car</a>&nbsp;“This ruthless government does not consider any constitutional institution as anything in front of itself. You have seen it just two or three days ago. The judges and citizens of the country were shocked by how judicial officers were held hostage in Malda. Think what kind of government is this? What kind of system is this? Where even the judges and the constitutional process are not safe,” he asked.&nbsp;&nbsp;“How can we expect the safety of the common people of Bengal from these people?” PM Modi alleged.&nbsp;The PM also targeted Trinamool Congress over its comments over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), saying the party wants to “strip citizenship from those Hindu refugees who have been granted it.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stranded-us-pilot-climbed-up-to-7-000ft-for-safety-hid-in-a-crevice-to-survive-24-hours-in-hostile-iranian-terrain-1775402213260">Stranded US pilot climbed up to 7,000ft for safety, hid in a crevice to survive 24 hours in hostile Iranian terrain</a>&nbsp;“These Trinamool people are opposing the SIR. So that infiltrators cannot be identified, instead, TMC is threatening to scrap the CAA. That is, they will strip citizenship from those Hindu refugees who have been granted it and give that citizenship to infiltrators. Because TMC considers infiltrators their vote bank,” he said.&nbsp;Bengal was once one of India’s most developed states, but it is now behind in development parameters, PM Modi said. “Bengal was at the forefront of development, trade, industry, art, and culture. But then Bengal was eclipsed. First, by the Congress, then by the Left, and now by the TMC. As a result, Bengal’s development has faded.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-s-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-warns-of-striking-kolkata-in-future-conflict-with-india-1775326150284">Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict with India</a>&nbsp;“Earlier, people in Bengal always earned more than the average person in the country, but now, the average person in Bengal earns far less than the national average. This means that the country is progressing. Other states are developing, but the TMC has pushed Bengal back. Previously, people used to come to Bengal for employment. A ruthless government has turned that same Bengal into a hub of migration,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 294-member West Bengal Assembly will go to polls in two phases on April 23 and April 29, and the counting of votes will be held on May 4.

PM Narendra Modi targeted Trinamool Congress over its comments over the Citizenship Amendment Act , saying the party wants to strip citizenship from those Hindu refugees who have been granted it. Trinamool people are opposing the SIR, so that infiltrators cannot be identified, he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal over the gherao of judicial officers in Malda and said it is opposing SIR so that “infiltrators are not identified”. PM Modi further alleged that a “ruthless government has turned Bengal into a hub of migration.” Addressing a rally in Cooch Behar on Sunday, PM Modi said, “When judges and the constitutional process are not safe, how can there be expectation of the safety of the common people of Bengal.” He said what happened in Malda is an example of TMC’s “maha jungle raj”. Also Read: Two Jaish terrorists arrested in Mumbai for plotting terror attack in Delhi using toy car “This ruthless government does not consider any constitutional institution as anything in front of itself. You have seen it just two or three days ago. The judges and citizens of the country were shocked by how judicial officers were held hostage in Malda. Think what kind of government is this? What kind of system is this? Where even the judges and the constitutional process are not safe,” he asked. “How can we expect the safety of the common people of Bengal from these people?” PM Modi alleged. The PM also targeted Trinamool Congress over its comments over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), saying the party wants to “strip citizenship from those Hindu refugees who have been granted it.” Also Read: Stranded US pilot climbed up to 7,000ft for safety, hid in a crevice to survive 24 hours in hostile Iranian terrain “These Trinamool people are opposing the SIR. So that infiltrators cannot be identified, instead, TMC is threatening to scrap the CAA. That is, they will strip citizenship from those Hindu refugees who have been granted it and give that citizenship to infiltrators. Because TMC considers infiltrators their vote bank,” he said. Bengal was once one of India’s most developed states, but it is now behind in development parameters, PM Modi said. “Bengal was at the forefront of development, trade, industry, art, and culture. But then Bengal was eclipsed. First, by the Congress, then by the Left, and now by the TMC. As a result, Bengal’s development has faded.” Also Read: Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict with India “Earlier, people in Bengal always earned more than the average person in the country, but now, the average person in Bengal earns far less than the national average. This means that the country is progressing. Other states are developing, but the TMC has pushed Bengal back. Previously, people used to come to Bengal for employment. A ruthless government has turned that same Bengal into a hub of migration,” he added. The 294-member West Bengal Assembly will go to polls in two phases on April 23 and April 29, and the counting of votes will be held on May 4.

PM Narendra Modi targeted Trinamool Congress over its comments over the Citizenship Amendment Act , saying the party wants to strip citizenship from those Hindu refugees who have been granted it. Trinamool people are opposing the SIR, so that infiltrators cannot be identified, he added.

‘Trinamool Congress govt ruthless, has turned Bengal into hub of migration’: PM Modi

Bengal takes its food and politics seriously. Ahead of the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, the ruling party of the state, took a jibe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which had a culinary twist. Shah has announced he will be in the state to campaign for the BJP for the next 15 days. Soon after, TMC took its official X page and welcomed the minister with a tongue-in-cheek response. The TMC posted a message on X that quickly grabbed attention for its mix of wit and sarcasm.&nbsp;&nbsp;The post on X read as, “.@AmitShah has announced his decision to spend 15 days in Bengal. Good. Bengal welcomes tourists with open arms. Stay for as long as you like. And do not miss out on some of our finest delicacies. We highly recommend: Muri Ghonto, Pabda Macher Jhal, Ilish Bhapa, Chingri Malai Curry, Bhetki Paturi, Kosha Mangsho"&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmitShah</a> has announced his decision to spend 15 days in Bengal. Good. Bengal welcomes tourists with open arms. Stay for as long as you like. And do not miss out on some of our finest delicacies. We highly recommend: 👉 Muri Ghonto 👉 Pabda Macher Jhal 👉 Ilish Bhapa 👉 Chingri… <a href="https://t.co/44Nz2KSyQF">pic.twitter.com/44Nz2KSyQF</a>&mdash; All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AITCofficial/status/2039627139419701281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What may seem like harmless banter on the surface, the post highlights a deep political clash between the BJP and TMC. The post also highlights Bengal’s cultural heritage, which TMC claims will get tarnished if the BJP comes to power. BJP is known to endorse vegetarian food, especially during festivals, and the Bengali population primarily are fish eaters. In this election campaign, TMC leaders have accused the BJP of encouraging policies that could restrict non-vegetarian food practices, an allegation that has added heat to the campaign.&nbsp;Politics aside, the dishes named by TMC are truly delicious items made for generations across Bengali households. Here is a breakdown of the listed items.<h2>Muri Ghonto</h2>Traditional dish comprising Gobindobhog rice cooked with fried fish head (usually Rohu or Katla) and spices such as cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. Often described as a thick, fragrant fish-rice mash, it is a delicacy from Bengal and best served with a plate of steamed rice.&nbsp;<h2>Pabda Macher Jhal</h2>Pabda fish is also known as Pabo Catfish or Butter fish and is the star ingredient of this dish. It’s a simple curry that includes fried Pabda fish in a light gravy of turmeric, red chilli powder and nigella seeds. Add in a few slices of potatoes and a bit of ginger paste, and later garnish with coriander leaves, and voila! you have a fish curry that is rich in nutrients, high on taste and light on the stomach.&nbsp;

Pabda Macher Jhal

&nbsp;<h2>Ilish Bhapa</h2>Bengal’s devoured fish, Hilsa, remains a household favourite for generations. Bhapa Ilish is basically steaming Hilsa, but in a thick paste of mustard, turmeric and yoghurt. Add salt and slit green chillies, marinate the fish pieces with the thick paste and then steam in a tiffin box.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ilish Bhapa

&nbsp;<h2>Chingri Malai Curry</h2>Chingri or Prawn is another favourite among Bengalis. The dish is another classic in the Bengal culinary menu card. Prawns are cooked in coconut milk, with a dash of garam masala over them. Subtle flavour of the coconut infused with Prawn’s distinct taste makes this dish one of a kind. Best eaten with steamed rice.&nbsp;<h2>Bhetki Paturi</h2>The classic Bengali delicacy features boneless Barramundi (Bhetki) fish fillets marinated in a pungent mustard-coconut paste, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked or steamed until tender. It is known for its delicate, smoky flavour, typically served with steamed rice, and is a popular festive dish.<h2>Kosha Mangsho</h2>No celebration in Bengal is complete without a serving of Kosha Mangsho. Slow-cooked mutton curry is known for its deep, dark brown colour, thick gravy, and tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture. It is a "dry-fried" dish (bhuna/kosha) featuring marinated mutton cooked on low heat with caramelised onions and aromatic spices. Tastes best with Luchi (The Bengali version of Puris).&nbsp;

Kosha Mangsho

The political temperature in West Bengal has shifted from the streets to the dinner plate it seems. As Union Home Minister Amit Shah kicks off a 15-day campaign for the 2026 Assembly Elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has greeted him not with a protest, but with a 'Must-Eat' menu.

Bengal takes its food and politics seriously. Ahead of the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, the ruling party of the state, took a jibe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which had a culinary twist. Shah has announced he will be in the state to campaign for the BJP for the next 15 days. Soon after, TMC took its official X page and welcomed the minister with a tongue-in-cheek response. The TMC posted a message on X that quickly grabbed attention for its mix of wit and sarcasm. The post on X read as, “.@AmitShah has announced his decision to spend 15 days in Bengal. Good. Bengal welcomes tourists with open arms. Stay for as long as you like. And do not miss out on some of our finest delicacies. We highly recommend: Muri Ghonto, Pabda Macher Jhal, Ilish Bhapa, Chingri Malai Curry, Bhetki Paturi, Kosha Mangsho"

The political temperature in West Bengal has shifted from the streets to the dinner plate, it seems. As Union Home Minister Amit Shah kicks off a 15-day campaign for the 2026 Assembly Elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has greeted him not with a protest, but with a ‘Must-Eat’ menu.

Bhapa Ilish to Kosha Mangsho: Breaking down the 6 Bengali delicacies TMC ‘recommended’ to Amit Shah

The West Bengal Police arrested the mastermind of the Malda hostage from Siliguri’s Bagdogra airport on Friday. The alleged mastermind, identified as advocate Mofakkarul Islam, was arrested while he was trying to board a flight. ADG (North Bengal) K Jayaraman told reporters that Mofakkarul Islam hails from Itahar in Uttar Dinajpur district and was currently residing in Kolkata.&nbsp;&nbsp;As per reports, Mofakkrul Islam, a lawyer by profession, was making speeches outside the Block Development Office and urging the crowd not to leave the area. He had contested the 2021 Assembly polls as a candidate of AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen).&nbsp;<h2>‘Oye DM, oye SP who is the CID? Where is the IB?’</h2>&nbsp;A video has surfaced showing Mofakkerul Islam challenging senior officials, including the SP and DM, during the protest. He is heard saying, “Oye DM, oye SP who is the CID? Where is the IB? Where are you all? Come here.”&nbsp;Three cases have been registered against him at Kaliachak police station for allegedly “instigating” locals through speeches on Wednesday, following which the seven judicial officers, including three women, were held hostage inside the Kaliachak-2 block office under Mothabari assembly constituency, ADG K Jayaraman said.&nbsp;The senior police officer said that despite the National Investigation Agency (NIA) taking over the probe, the West Bengal Police would continue with their investigation to determine whether the incident was “pre-planned” and whether more people were involved.&nbsp;The police have so far arrested 35 people, including an ISF candidate, for their alleged involvement in the incident, the ADG added.The Supreme Court has described the Malda incident as a brazen and deliberate attempt to obstruct the administration of justice.&nbsp;<h2>SC issues show-cause notices to Bengal Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP</h2>&nbsp;A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed concern that, despite prior intimation, the West Bengal authorities failed to provide prompt protection, leaving the officers without food or water for hours.&nbsp;The apex court issued show-cause notices to senior state officials, including the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director-General of Police, asking them to explain their inaction. The court also directed the Election Commission to requisition and deploy adequate central forces to ensure the safety of judicial officers and the smooth conduct of the SIR adjudication process.&nbsp;Seven judicial officers, including three women, were held hostage for over nine hours in Bengal’s Malda by a group of voters whose names were deleted from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. There was also an attempt to attack the vehicles during their evacuation by security forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>NIA takes over the probe into the Kaliachak, Malda incident</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the Kaliachak incident in Malda. On Friday morning, Sonia Singh, the lead investigating officer and an IPS officer of IG rank, arrived in Kolkata to oversee the investigation.&nbsp;The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi criticised the Bengal government, calling it a “criminal failure.”The bench described West Bengal as “the most polarised state,” saying politics had overshadowed even compliance with court orders.&nbsp;The Supreme Court also said that it will monitor the probe.

The SC bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul Pancholi criticised the Bengal government and called the incident a criminal failure. It described West Bengal as the “most polarised state,” saying politics had overshadowed even compliance with court orders.

The West Bengal Police arrested the mastermind of the Malda hostage from Siliguri’s Bagdogra airport on Friday. The alleged mastermind, identified as advocate Mofakkarul Islam, was arrested while he was trying to board a flight. ADG (North Bengal) K Jayaraman told reporters that Mofakkarul Islam hails from Itahar in Uttar Dinajpur district and was currently residing in Kolkata. As per reports, Mofakkrul Islam, a lawyer by profession, was making speeches outside the Block Development Office and urging the crowd not to leave the area. He had contested the 2021 Assembly polls as a candidate of AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen). ‘Oye DM, oye SP who is the CID? Where is the IB?’ A video has surfaced showing Mofakkerul Islam challenging senior officials, including the SP and DM, during the protest. He is heard saying, “Oye DM, oye SP who is the CID? Where is the IB? Where are you all? Come here.” Three cases have been registered against him at Kaliachak police station for allegedly “instigating” locals through speeches on Wednesday, following which the seven judicial officers, including three women, were held hostage inside the Kaliachak-2 block office under Mothabari assembly constituency, ADG K Jayaraman said. The senior police officer said that despite the National Investigation Agency (NIA) taking over the probe, the West Bengal Police would continue with their investigation to determine whether the incident was “pre-planned” and whether more people were involved. The police have so far arrested 35 people, including an ISF candidate, for their alleged involvement in the incident, the ADG added. The Supreme Court has described the Malda incident as a brazen and deliberate attempt to obstruct the administration of justice. SC issues show-cause notices to Bengal Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed concern that, despite prior intimation, the West Bengal authorities failed to provide prompt protection, leaving the officers without food or water for hours. The apex court issued show-cause notices to senior state officials, including the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director-General of Police, asking them to explain their inaction. The court also directed the Election Commission to requisition and deploy adequate central forces to ensure the safety of judicial officers and the smooth conduct of the SIR adjudication process. Seven judicial officers, including three women, were held hostage for over nine hours in Bengal’s Malda by a group of voters whose names were deleted from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. There was also an attempt to attack the vehicles during their evacuation by security forces. NIA takes over the probe into the Kaliachak, Malda incident Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the Kaliachak incident in Malda. On Friday morning, Sonia Singh, the lead investigating officer and an IPS officer of IG rank, arrived in Kolkata to oversee the investigation. The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi criticised the Bengal government, calling it a “criminal failure.” The bench described West Bengal as “the most polarised state,” saying politics had overshadowed even compliance with court orders. The Supreme Court also said that it will monitor the probe.

The SC bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul Pancholi criticised the Bengal government and called the incident a criminal failure. It described West Bengal as the “most polarised state,” saying politics had overshadowed even compliance with court orders.

Malda SIR judicial officers hostage mastermind Moffakkerul Islam arrested; NIA takes over probe

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday she did not know that seven judicial officers involved in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise had been held hostage overnight in Malda district, and complained she no longer felt in control of the state machinery after the Election Commission enforced top-level changes in the administration ahead of this month's Assembly poll. Banerjee was reacting to a sharp reprimand from the Supreme Court after seven officials, including three women, had been detained by a mob of voters whose names have been deleted from the electoral roll ahead of this month’s Assembly election.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-to-join-coalition-of-nations-exploring-ways-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-1775136809016">India to join coalition of nations exploring ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz</a><h2>‘Brazen attempt to browbeat judicial officers, challenge authority of this court’</h2>&nbsp;Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the incident posed a “calculated and motivated” challenge to the authority of the country’s top judicial forum and that a federal agency, either the CBI or anti-terror body National Investigation Agency, should lead a probe.“This incident is a brazen attempt not only to browbeat judicial officers but also challenge the authority of this court... appears to be a calculated, motivated move to demoralise judicial officers and stop adjudication of objections...” the court raged.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-foreign-secretary-yvette-cooper-condemns-iran-s-recklessness-says-urgent-need-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-1775133637067">UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns Iran’s ‘recklessness’, says ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Reacting to the reprimand, Mamata said on Thursday, “I don’t know who is responsible… no one informed me.”&nbsp;“The administration is not in my hand. The Election Commission is controlling law and order (in the state) … they listen to Home Minister Amit Shah. Everyone has been changed… my powers have been transferred to the EC. It is ‘super President’s rule’,” she alleged.&nbsp;<h2>‘All my powers have been taken away’</h2>&nbsp;The Election Commission totally failed to control law and order, she said, “All my powers have been taken away.”“I came to know (about the hostages) from a journalist at midnight,” the Chief Minister said at a poll rally in Murshidabad district. “But I understand why people are angry,” she added, referring to the resentment in public over the SIR exercise.&nbsp;&nbsp;Judicial officers are racing against time to complete the SIR before voting starts April 23.In Malda, a huge protest broke Wednesday after the names of several people were struck off the list. A large mob gathered, and the situation escalated with the officers being taken hostage.The hostage situation continued for nine hours till a contingent of police and paramilitary personnel intervened at around 1 am on Thursday and moved them to a safe location.Reports said there were attempts to attack vehicles evacuating the officers; visuals showed one car with a shattered window and angry protesters throwing stones at other vehicles.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-following-path-of-martyred-leader-says-mojtaba-vows-to-continue-resistance-against-zionist-us-enemy-1775072181802">‘Following path of martyred leader,’ says Mojtaba; vows to continue resistance against ‘Zionist-US’ enemy</a><h2>BJP accuses TMC of instigating mob</h2>&nbsp;The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Trinamool Congress of instigating the mob, which resulted in the gherao of the judicial officers.“The TMC is afraid of losing the elections following the deletion of names of bogus voters and has mobilised jihadi elements in the district and orchestrated this unconstitutional, illegal agitation, keeping judicial officers and magistrates, including women, confined in the extreme heat and humid conditions for hours,” BJP state spokesperson Debit Sarkar was quoted as saying.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-be-out-of-iran-pretty-quickly-could-return-for-spot-hits-1775055158626">Trump says US will be out of Iran ‘pretty quickly’, could return for ‘spot hits’</a>&nbsp;The Trinamool Congress rejected the BJP’s accusations and instead blamed the Election Commission of India for failing to ensure the safety of its officers.&nbsp;West Bengal is set to head to the polls in a two-phase election on April 23 and 29 and the results will be announced on May 4.

The hostage situation continued for nine hours till a contingent of police and paramilitary personnel reached at around 1 am on Thursday and moved the judicial officers to a safe location. Reports said there were attempts to attack vehicles evacuating the officers.

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday she did not know that seven judicial officers involved in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise had been held hostage overnight in Malda district, and complained she no longer felt in control of the state machinery after the Election Commission enforced top-level changes in the administration ahead of this month's Assembly poll. Banerjee was reacting to a sharp reprimand from the Supreme Court after seven officials, including three women, had been detained by a mob of voters whose names have been deleted from the electoral roll ahead of this month’s Assembly election. Also Read: India to join coalition of nations exploring ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘Brazen attempt to browbeat judicial officers, challenge authority of this court’ Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the incident posed a “calculated and motivated” challenge to the authority of the country’s top judicial forum and that a federal agency, either the CBI or anti-terror body National Investigation Agency, should lead a probe. “This incident is a brazen attempt not only to browbeat judicial officers but also challenge the authority of this court... appears to be a calculated, motivated move to demoralise judicial officers and stop adjudication of objections...” the court raged. Also Read: UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns Iran’s ‘recklessness’, says ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz Reacting to the reprimand, Mamata said on Thursday, “I don’t know who is responsible… no one informed me.” “The administration is not in my hand. The Election Commission is controlling law and order (in the state) … they listen to Home Minister Amit Shah. Everyone has been changed… my powers have been transferred to the EC. It is ‘super President’s rule’,” she alleged. ‘All my powers have been taken away’ The Election Commission totally failed to control law and order, she said, “All my powers have been taken away.” “I came to know (about the hostages) from a journalist at midnight,” the Chief Minister said at a poll rally in Murshidabad district. “But I understand why people are angry,” she added, referring to the resentment in public over the SIR exercise. Judicial officers are racing against time to complete the SIR before voting starts April 23. In Malda, a huge protest broke Wednesday after the names of several people were struck off the list. A large mob gathered, and the situation escalated with the officers being taken hostage. The hostage situation continued for nine hours till a contingent of police and paramilitary personnel intervened at around 1 am on Thursday and moved them to a safe location. Reports said there were attempts to attack vehicles evacuating the officers; visuals showed one car with a shattered window and angry protesters throwing stones at other vehicles. Also Read: ‘Following path of martyred leader,’ says Mojtaba; vows to continue resistance against ‘Zionist-US’ enemy BJP accuses TMC of instigating mob The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Trinamool Congress of instigating the mob, which resulted in the gherao of the judicial officers. “The TMC is afraid of losing the elections following the deletion of names of bogus voters and has mobilised jihadi elements in the district and orchestrated this unconstitutional, illegal agitation, keeping judicial officers and magistrates, including women, confined in the extreme heat and humid conditions for hours,” BJP state spokesperson Debit Sarkar was quoted as saying. Also Read: Trump says US will be out of Iran ‘pretty quickly’, could return for ‘spot hits’ The Trinamool Congress rejected the BJP’s accusations and instead blamed the Election Commission of India for failing to ensure the safety of its officers. West Bengal is set to head to the polls in a two-phase election on April 23 and 29 and the results will be announced on May 4.

The hostage situation continued for nine hours till a contingent of police and paramilitary personnel reached at around 1 am on Thursday and moved the judicial officers to a safe location. Reports said there were attempts to attack vehicles evacuating the officers.

‘No one told me,’ says Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after SC rap on SIR officers being held hostage in Malda

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal on Saturday by releasing a ‘charge sheet’ against it. Shah slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allowing infiltrators to enter India easily and said that the forthcoming election in Bengal is also a battle for the country’s security.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Mamata Didi has always played the politics of the victim card. Sometimes she talks about her injury, sometimes she abuses the Election Commission. But the people of Bengal now understand Mamata Didi’s victim-card politics very well,” Shah said at a press meet in Kolkata.The Union Home Minister alleged that during the 15-year-long rule of the TMC, Bengal became the country’s “principal corridor” for infiltration due to the Mamata government’s appeasement politics, corruption, and political violence.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vp-jd-vance-says-us-will-get-out-of-iran-soon-and-fuel-prices-will-come-down-1774714890254">VP JD Vance says US will get out of Iran ‘soon’ and fuel prices will come down</a><h2>‘Bengal sole remaining route for infiltrators’</h2>&nbsp;Shah said that infiltration through BJP-ruled Assam had almost come to an end, but Bengal remained the sole remaining route infiltrators were using to enter India.“The Bengal election is important not only for Bengal but for the entire country. The security of the entire country is, in a way, linked to the Bengal election,” Shah said.&nbsp;The Home Minister claimed that the Siliguri Corridor, the narrow strip connecting the Northeast to the rest of India, was being endangered due to the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government’s appeasement politics.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-inks-defence-deal-with-qatar-denies-iran-s-strike-on-anti-drone-systems-depot-in-dubai-1774708617508">Ukraine inks defence deal with Qatar, denies Iran’s strike on anti-drone systems depot in Dubai</a>&nbsp;“The TMC government has not provided land for erecting fences in bordering areas, despite several attempts to convince the state government. This is because the TMC wants to create a vote bank of infiltrators,” he alleged.“I want to ask the people of Bengal—should those infiltrators who have been allowed to stay here be given the right to vote? I want to make it clear from the BJP’s side that we will not only remove infiltrators from the voter list, but we will also remove each and every illegal immigrant from the country,” Shah said at the press briefing.&nbsp;<h2>Trinamool hits back, accuses BJP of trying to polarise people</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Shortly after Shah’s allegations at the press conference, the Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of trying to polarise the people of Bengal.TMC leaders Bratya Basu, Kirti Azad and Mahua Moitra addressed the press and hit back at the BJP, saying the charge sheet was actually against the people of Bengal.“Shah should first answer about violence in Manipur, which has bled continuously for the past three years,” Moitra said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthis-launch-first-attack-on-israel-since-outbreak-of-iran-war-fire-ballistic-missiles-1774700386350">Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of Iran war, fire ballistic missiles</a>&nbsp;TMC leaders rejected Shah’s infiltration remark and said, "The BJP rules in the Centre. It rules 15 states and most border states through which infiltration is happening. Amit Shah himself is the Union Home Minister. So what exactly has he been waiting for?”Basu also took a dig at the Election Commission of India, asking why the ‘BJP-controlled’ body has failed to publish names of foreign nationals on the electoral rolls of the country.West Bengal will go to polls in two phases on April 23 and April 29, and the results will be announced on May 4.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that during the 15-year-long rule of the Trinamool Congress, Bengal became the country’s “principal corridor” for infiltration due to the Mamata government’s appeasement politics, corruption, and political violence.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal on Saturday by releasing a ‘charge sheet’ against it. Shah slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allowing infiltrators to enter India easily and said that the forthcoming election in Bengal is also a battle for the country’s security. “Mamata Didi has always played the politics of the victim card. Sometimes she talks about her injury, sometimes she abuses the Election Commission. But the people of Bengal now understand Mamata Didi’s victim-card politics very well,” Shah said at a press meet in Kolkata. The Union Home Minister alleged that during the 15-year-long rule of the TMC, Bengal became the country’s “principal corridor” for infiltration due to the Mamata government’s appeasement politics, corruption, and political violence. Also Read: VP JD Vance says US will get out of Iran ‘soon’ and fuel prices will come down ‘Bengal sole remaining route for infiltrators’ Shah said that infiltration through BJP-ruled Assam had almost come to an end, but Bengal remained the sole remaining route infiltrators were using to enter India. “The Bengal election is important not only for Bengal but for the entire country. The security of the entire country is, in a way, linked to the Bengal election,” Shah said. The Home Minister claimed that the Siliguri Corridor, the narrow strip connecting the Northeast to the rest of India, was being endangered due to the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government’s appeasement politics. Also Read: Ukraine inks defence deal with Qatar, denies Iran’s strike on anti-drone systems depot in Dubai “The TMC government has not provided land for erecting fences in bordering areas, despite several attempts to convince the state government. This is because the TMC wants to create a vote bank of infiltrators,” he alleged. “I want to ask the people of Bengal—should those infiltrators who have been allowed to stay here be given the right to vote? I want to make it clear from the BJP’s side that we will not only remove infiltrators from the voter list, but we will also remove each and every illegal immigrant from the country,” Shah said at the press briefing. Trinamool hits back, accuses BJP of trying to polarise people Shortly after Shah’s allegations at the press conference, the Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of trying to polarise the people of Bengal. TMC leaders Bratya Basu, Kirti Azad and Mahua Moitra addressed the press and hit back at the BJP, saying the charge sheet was actually against the people of Bengal. “Shah should first answer about violence in Manipur, which has bled continuously for the past three years,” Moitra said. Also Read: Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of Iran war, fire ballistic missiles TMC leaders rejected Shah’s infiltration remark and said, "The BJP rules in the Centre. It rules 15 states and most border states through which infiltration is happening. Amit Shah himself is the Union Home Minister. So what exactly has he been waiting for?” Basu also took a dig at the Election Commission of India, asking why the ‘BJP-controlled’ body has failed to publish names of foreign nationals on the electoral rolls of the country. West Bengal will go to polls in two phases on April 23 and April 29, and the results will be announced on May 4.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that during the 15-year-long rule of the Trinamool Congress, Bengal became the country’s “principal corridor” for infiltration due to the Mamata government’s appeasement politics, corruption, and political violence.

‘Bengal election crucial for national security’: Amit Shah releases ‘charge sheet’ against Bengal govt; TMC hits back

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that cooking gas produced in the state should not be diverted elsewhere in the country, citing concerns over LPG shortage reports amid supply disruptions due to the ongoing war in West Asia.&nbsp;With the state assembly polls just weeks away, Mamata latched onto the issue of the fuel crisis and said the Centre must ensure that ordinary citizens do not suffer due to LPG allocations for government personnel and paramilitary forces being deployed in the state for election duty.&nbsp;“Both petrol and gas cylinders are available in sufficient quantity. But gas cylinders produced in Haldia and elsewhere in the state should not be sent outside in a situation where SPs and DMs of our state have been removed (by the EC),” she said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-signs-air-defence-deal-with-saudi-arabia-offering-drone-expertise-1774615347801">Ukraine signs air defence deal with Saudi Arabia, offers its drone expertise</a>&nbsp;“Over 10 lakh people from outside the state would be deployed here on poll duty. They will have to be given LPG connections. But that should not result in the shortage of cylinder supply to ordinary citizens,” she added.The Trinamool Congress supremo said her government has increased the supply of kerosene through the public distribution system to support those still dependent on it, though most households have shifted to LPG.&nbsp;Responding to a query on the Centre’s decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 to help oil marketing companies cope with rising global crude prices, the chief minister asked whether the benefit would be passed on to consumers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-situation-dynamic-petrol-diesel-prices-to-be-reviewed-every-15-days-says-govt-1774609798246">‘Situation dynamic’: Petrol, diesel prices to be reviewed every 15 days, says govt</a>&nbsp;“They increased fuel prices to alarming levels first and are now reducing duties in minuscule amounts. I want people to get that benefit,” Mamata told reporters at the Kolkata airport before boarding her flight to Andal in Burdwan district, where she is scheduled to address election rallies.&nbsp;Banerjee had also issued a 10-point advisory and standard operating procedure to prevent out-of-state transfer, hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the central government must ensure that ordinary citizens of the state do not suffer due to LPG allocations for government personnel and paramilitary forces being deployed in the state for election duty.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that cooking gas produced in the state should not be diverted elsewhere in the country, citing concerns over LPG shortage reports amid supply disruptions due to the ongoing war in West Asia. With the state assembly polls just weeks away, Mamata latched onto the issue of the fuel crisis and said the Centre must ensure that ordinary citizens do not suffer due to LPG allocations for government personnel and paramilitary forces being deployed in the state for election duty. “Both petrol and gas cylinders are available in sufficient quantity. But gas cylinders produced in Haldia and elsewhere in the state should not be sent outside in a situation where SPs and DMs of our state have been removed (by the EC),” she said. Also Read: Ukraine signs air defence deal with Saudi Arabia, offers its drone expertise “Over 10 lakh people from outside the state would be deployed here on poll duty. They will have to be given LPG connections. But that should not result in the shortage of cylinder supply to ordinary citizens,” she added. The Trinamool Congress supremo said her government has increased the supply of kerosene through the public distribution system to support those still dependent on it, though most households have shifted to LPG. Responding to a query on the Centre’s decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 to help oil marketing companies cope with rising global crude prices, the chief minister asked whether the benefit would be passed on to consumers. Also Read: ‘Situation dynamic’: Petrol, diesel prices to be reviewed every 15 days, says govt “They increased fuel prices to alarming levels first and are now reducing duties in minuscule amounts. I want people to get that benefit,” Mamata told reporters at the Kolkata airport before boarding her flight to Andal in Burdwan district, where she is scheduled to address election rallies. Banerjee had also issued a 10-point advisory and standard operating procedure to prevent out-of-state transfer, hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the central government must ensure that ordinary citizens of the state do not suffer due to LPG allocations for government personnel and paramilitary forces being deployed in the state for election duty.

Mamata snaps up fuel shortage issue, says LPG produced in Bengal should not be sent outside

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ramped up her attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and called him the “biggest infiltrator” while warning that those targeting her state would “go to hell”. Mamata alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was part of a larger effort to influence next month's elections in Bengal.Addressing worshippers after Eid prayers at Kolkata’s Red Road, the CM described the upcoming assembly elections as a battle to protect democratic rights and Bengal’s plural social fabric.“We will not allow Modi ji and the BJP to take away your voting rights. We will fight till the end,” Banerjee said and told the gathering that she had approached courts from Kolkata to Delhi to challenge the process.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-condemns-iran-s-reckless-attacks-on-diego-garcia-terms-them-threat-to-british-interests-and-allies-1774096515620">UK condemns Iran’s ‘reckless attack’ on Diego Garcia, terms it ‘threat to British interests and allies’</a>&nbsp;“Those who target Bengal will go to hell. PM Modi and his government are the biggest infiltrators,” Mamata said.&nbsp;Illegal immigration has emerged as a hot issue ahead of the Bengal elections, with both PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah saying that large-scale infiltration has altered the demography of Bengal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Banerjee used the occasion to highlight her party’s campaign narrative that the BJP was trying to influence the electoral process.&nbsp;The BJP leaders accuse the TMC government of encouraging infiltration from neighbouring Bangladesh to consolidate its minority vote bank.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-india-is-incredible-will-be-next-super-power-says-laura-loomer-in-dramatic-u-turn-after-9-day-visit-1774028096996">‘India is incredible, will be next super power,’ says Laura Loomer in dramatic U-turn after visit</a><h2>‘Those targeting Bengal, trying to divide people should go to hell’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;“Those who are targeting Bengal and trying to divide people should go to hell,” she said, drawing loud cheers.&nbsp;“Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians -- everyone lives together in Bengal. We will not allow anyone to break this unity,” Banerjee said.&nbsp;The TMC is seeking a fourth consecutive term in power, while the BJP is attempting to expand its footprint in the state.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-gives-nod-to-us-use-of-its-bases-for-strikes-on-iranian-sites-targeting-strait-of-hormuz-1774031166591">UK approves US use of its bases for strikes on Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz</a>&nbsp;The Muslim electorate, estimated to constitute nearly 30 per cent of Bengal's population, has historically played a crucial role in shaping electoral outcomes in several districts across the state.&nbsp;<h2>‘Lowering the dignity of constitutional offices,’ alleges BJP</h2>&nbsp;The BJP reacted sharply to Banerjee’s remarks, accusing her of lowering the dignity of constitutional offices.“Anyone who calls the prime minister of the country an infiltrator does not deserve to hold a constitutional post. I think she has lost her mind, she should visit Ranchi immediately,” said BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/iranian-man-arrested-while-trying-to-enter-uk-s-nuclear-naval-base-with-woman-1774016970617">Iranian man arrested while trying to enter UK’s nuclear naval base with woman</a>&nbsp;The party also rejected the allegations on voter roll revision and said the exercise was being conducted by the EC to remove duplicate and ineligible names.&nbsp;Bengal assembly elections will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, and the results will be declared on May 4.

Addressing worshippers after Eid prayers, CM Mamata Banerjee described the upcoming assembly elections as a battle to protect democratic rights and Bengal’s plural social fabric. She used the occasion to highlight the narrative that the BJP was trying to influence the electoral process.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ramped up her attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and called him the “biggest infiltrator” while warning that those targeting her state would “go to hell”. Mamata alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was part of a larger effort to influence next month's elections in Bengal. Addressing worshippers after Eid prayers at Kolkata’s Red Road, the CM described the upcoming assembly elections as a battle to protect democratic rights and Bengal’s plural social fabric. “We will not allow Modi ji and the BJP to take away your voting rights. We will fight till the end,” Banerjee said and told the gathering that she had approached courts from Kolkata to Delhi to challenge the process. Also Read: UK condemns Iran’s ‘reckless attack’ on Diego Garcia, terms it ‘threat to British interests and allies’ “Those who target Bengal will go to hell. PM Modi and his government are the biggest infiltrators,” Mamata said. Illegal immigration has emerged as a hot issue ahead of the Bengal elections, with both PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah saying that large-scale infiltration has altered the demography of Bengal.

Addressing worshippers after Eid prayers, CM Mamata Banerjee described the upcoming assembly elections as a battle to protect democratic rights and Bengal’s plural social fabric. She used the occasion to highlight the narrative that the BJP was trying to influence the electoral process.

‘Modi biggest infiltrator, those who target Bengal will go to hell,’ says Mamata at Eid event

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter handle was removed permantently by the platform on Tuesday for violating its rules on hateful posts.&nbsp;

The move comes after a series of tweets by her on violence in West Bengal, which recently held elections.

Kangana demanded president's rule in West Bengal after the Mamta Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) won the recent election in the state. 
 
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A Twitter spokesperson told WION:&nbsp;"We’ve been clear that we will take strong enforcement action on behavior that has the potential to lead to offline harm. The referenced account has been permanently suspended for repeated violations of Twitter Rules specifically our Hateful Conduct policy and Abusive Behaviour policy. We enforce the Twitter Rules judiciously and impartially for everyone on our service."&nbsp;

Kangana has often tweeted unverified and controversial claims on her verified Twitter handle.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter handle was removed permantently by the platform on Tuesday for violating its rules on hateful posts. The move comes after a series of tweets by her on violence in West Bengal, which recently held elections.

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter handle was removed permantently by the platform on Tuesday for violating its rules on hateful posts. The move comes after a series of tweets by her on violence in West Bengal, which recently held elections. Kangana demanded president's rule in West Bengal after the Mamta Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) won the recent election in the state. A Twitter spokesperson told WION: "We’ve been clear that we will take strong enforcement action on behavior that has the potential to lead to offline harm. The referenced account has been permanently suspended for repeated violations of Twitter Rules specifically our Hateful Conduct policy and Abusive Behaviour policy. We enforce the Twitter Rules judiciously and impartially for everyone on our service." Kangana has often tweeted unverified and controversial claims on her verified Twitter handle. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian actress Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter handle removed permanently over hateful content

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress is set to retain power in West Bengal, all exit polls, except two, indicated after the month-long, eight-phase Assembly polls ended on Thursday.

Apart from the Axis My India-India Today and the Republic-CNX exit polls, which gave the BJP an edge in the battleground state, all other surveys, including the CVoter Exit Poll for Times Now/ABP News, forecast a third victory for the Trinamool, putting it ahead in the 294-member Assembly.

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However, the survey of Axis My India-India Today, whose predictions in the 2019 Assembly elections had shown the immense BJP gains in the state, again gave the party its first-ever victory in the state polls. According to it, the BJP could end with 134-160 seats, the Trinamool with 130-156, and the Left with a mere 0-2. On the other hand, the P-MARQ survey gave the Trinamool 152-172 seats, the BJP 112-132, and the Left 10-20. The NewsX-Polstrat gave the Trinamool 152-162 and the BJP 111-125 seats.

The ETG Research poll gave Banerjee`s party 164-176, the BJP 105-115 and the Left 10-15 seats. CVoter gave Trinamool 152-164, the BJP 109-121 and the Left 14-25.

The Republic-CNX poll, however, showed a BJP victory, giving it 138-148 seats, with 128-132 for the Trinamool and 11-21 for the Left.

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress is set to retain power in West Bengal, all exit polls, except two, indicated after the month-long, eight-phase Assembly polls ended on Thursday.

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress is set to retain power in West Bengal, all exit polls, except two, indicated after the month-long, eight-phase Assembly polls ended on Thursday. Apart from the Axis My India-India Today and the Republic-CNX exit polls, which gave the BJP an edge in the battleground state, all other surveys, including the CVoter Exit Poll for Times Now/ABP News, forecast a third victory for the Trinamool, putting it ahead in the 294-member Assembly. Also read | COVID-19: Indian election body bans all victory processions after poll results However, the survey of Axis My India-India Today, whose predictions in the 2019 Assembly elections had shown the immense BJP gains in the state, again gave the party its first-ever victory in the state polls. According to it, the BJP could end with 134-160 seats, the Trinamool with 130-156, and the Left with a mere 0-2. On the other hand, the P-MARQ survey gave the Trinamool 152-172 seats, the BJP 112-132, and the Left 10-20. The NewsX-Polstrat gave the Trinamool 152-162 and the BJP 111-125 seats. The ETG Research poll gave Banerjee`s party 164-176, the BJP 105-115 and the Left 10-15 seats. CVoter gave Trinamool 152-164, the BJP 109-121 and the Left 14-25. The Republic-CNX poll, however, showed a BJP victory, giving it 138-148 seats, with 128-132 for the Trinamool and 11-21 for the Left.

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