The Bhartiya Janata Party has taken action against its own Member of Parliament Dilip Ghosh over his remarks against the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal: FIR against BJP MP Dilip Ghosh after remarks on CM Mamata Banerjee

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Several people, including some police personnel, were injured in clashes between supporters of the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district on Tuesday evening. Watch the video to know more.

India Elections: TMC-BJP workers clash in West Bengal after political meetings conclude

<p><strong>Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date, Schedule, Voting, and Result: </strong>As the countdown to India's general elections 2024 begins, each state is bracing itself for the democratic exercise. The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for elections state-wise on Saturday (Mar 16).&nbsp;Ahead of announcing the state-wise election dates, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pointed out that the election body is committed to fostering a truly "festive" and democratic atmosphere across the nation. Notably, the term of the 17th Lok Sabha is set to conclude on June 16, 2024. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha are also ending in the same month.</p>

<p>Elections are also due in India's Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, Rajiv Kumar provided statistics as well. He said that there are 970 million registered voters, 1.05 million polling stations, 15 million polling officials and security personnel, 5.5 million Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and 0.4 million vehicles involved in the electoral process.</p>

<h3><em><strong>Here's the Lok Sabha election schedule for these five states -&nbsp;&nbsp;Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal.&nbsp;</strong></em></h3>

<h2>Maharashtra Election 2024</h2>

<p>The polls in India's western state of Maharashtra will be conducted on five polling dates/phases. The state has a total of 48 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;The full date schedule is as follows - Voting on five seats will be done on April 19, eight seats will have April 26 as the polling date, 11 seats will vote&nbsp;on May 7, another 11 seats will go to poll&nbsp;on May 13, and 13 seats will witness casting of votes&nbsp;on May 20.</p>

<h2><strong>Karnataka Lok Sabha Election date 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Elections in Karnataka in southwest India will be conducted in two phases. The state has a total of 28 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Elections in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh will be conducted in seven phases.&nbsp; The state has a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.</p>

<p><strong>Phase 1 voting:</strong> April 19: Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzzafarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Muradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit</p>

<p><strong>Phase 2 voting:</strong> April 26: Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr (SC), Aligarh, Mathura</p>

<p><strong>Phase 3 voting:</strong> May 7: Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Badaun, Amla, Bareilly</p>

<p><strong>Phase 4 voting:</strong> May 13: Shahjahanpur (SC), Lakhimpur Kheri, Dhaurahara, Sitapur, Hardoi, Misrikh, Unnao, Farrukhabad, Etawah, Kannauj, Kanpur, Akbarpur, Bahraich</p>

<p><strong>Phase 5 voting:</strong> May 20: &nbsp;Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Amethi</p>

<h2><strong>Gujarat Election 2024 Dates</strong></h2>

<p>Elections in the Western state of Gujarat will be conducted on a single polling date - May 7, 2024.&nbsp;The state has a total of 26 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>West Bengal Elections 2024 Date</strong></h2>

<p>Elections in India's eastern state will be conducted on seven polling dates.&nbsp;The state has a total of 42 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date, Schedule, Voting, and Result: As the countdown to India's general elections 2024 begins, each state is bracing itself for the democratic exercise.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date, Schedule, Voting, and Result: As the countdown to India's general elections 2024 begins, each state is bracing itself for the democratic exercise. The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for elections state-wise on Saturday (Mar 16). Ahead of announcing the state-wise election dates, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pointed out that the election body is committed to fostering a truly "festive" and democratic atmosphere across the nation. Notably, the term of the 17th Lok Sabha is set to conclude on June 16, 2024. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha are also ending in the same month. Elections are also due in India's Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, Rajiv Kumar provided statistics as well. He said that there are 970 million registered voters, 1.05 million polling stations, 15 million polling officials and security personnel, 5.5 million Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and 0.4 million vehicles involved in the electoral process. Here's the Lok Sabha election schedule for these five states - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal. Maharashtra Election 2024 The polls in India's western state of Maharashtra will be conducted on five polling dates/phases. The state has a total of 48 Lok Sabha seats. The full date schedule is as follows - Voting on five seats will be done on April 19, eight seats will have April 26 as the polling date, 11 seats will vote on May 7, another 11 seats will go to poll on May 13, and 13 seats will witness casting of votes on May 20. Karnataka Lok Sabha Election date 2024 Elections in Karnataka in southwest India will be conducted in two phases. The state has a total of 28 Lok Sabha seats. Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024 Elections in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh will be conducted in seven phases. The state has a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats. The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. Phase 1 voting: April 19: Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzzafarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Muradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit Phase 2 voting: April 26: Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr (SC), Aligarh, Mathura Phase 3 voting: May 7: Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Badaun, Amla, Bareilly Phase 4 voting: May 13: Shahjahanpur (SC), Lakhimpur Kheri, Dhaurahara, Sitapur, Hardoi, Misrikh, Unnao, Farrukhabad, Etawah, Kannauj, Kanpur, Akbarpur, Bahraich Phase 5 voting: May 20: Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Amethi Gujarat Election 2024 Dates Elections in the Western state of Gujarat will be conducted on a single polling date - May 7, 2024. The state has a total of 26 Lok Sabha seats. West Bengal Elections 2024 Date Elections in India's eastern state will be conducted on seven polling dates. The state has a total of 42 Lok Sabha seats. The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Election 2024 dates: Election phase, result dates for Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP, Gujarat, and WB

The photo of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee bleeding from her forehead broke the internet. Just two days after the West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee was discharged from the hospital after a head injury, West Bengal's leader of opposition the BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has sparked a massive controversy in the state by mocking her. Watch to know more!

India: TMC hits back at LoP Suvendu Adhikari for mocking Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's Injury

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suffered a major injury in an accident, tweeted Trinamool Congress on X. She has been taken to the SSKM hospital in Kolkata.

India: Mamata Banerjee injured, admitted to SSKM hospital

The photo of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee bleeding from her forehead broke the internet. The director of a state-run hospital said Banerjee was pushed at her home and she fell. The official later changed his statement. Now, the Kolkata Police have ordered a probe into the 'push theory', reports say Banerjee told Kolkata's top cop that she was pushed while walking at her home.

Gravitas: Was Mamata Banerjee pushed? or was her fall an accident? What is truth?

India: TMC says Mamata Banerjee sustained a 'major injury'

The Enforcement Directorate has been conducting raids at multiple locations in India's West Bengal since early morning today. This is in connection with a land-grabbing case against expelled TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh who was recently arrested in Sandeshkhali.

Sandeshkhali case: ED conducts raids in multiple locations in India's West Bengal

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sustains major injuries, gets admitted to hospital

India Sandeshkhali case:  ED conducts raids in multiple locations in Bengal

India: ED conducts raids in multiple locations in West Bengal

With election fever rising in India Trinamool Congress has become the latest party to officially kickstart its campaign ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls. Watch to know more!

Lok Sabha Polls: Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan among TMC'S list of candidates for Lok Sabha Elections

Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan has found his political debut, but this time in Mamata Banerjee’s West Bengal. For many, his political stint comes as a bit of a surprise and, if sources are to be believed, he took this decision after deep consideration.

India: Celebrated cricketer to political face, Yusuf Pathan fielded from West Bengal's Berhampur

Lok Sabha Polls: Trinamool Congress kicks-off campaign

West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress president Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday threatened to pull the plug on opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) in West Bengal. Watch in for more details!

India Elections 2024: Mamata Banerjee threatens to pull the plug from I.N.D.I.A alliance

<p>The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), the Indian political party with its bastion in West Bengal, on Sunday (Mar 10) announced the names of all 42 candidates from the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha&nbsp;(Lower House of the Indian Parliament) polls.</p>

<p>Among noteworthy candidates, Mahua Moitra will fight from Krishnanagar, former cricketer Yusuf Pathan from Berhampore,&nbsp;Saayoni Ghosh from Jadavpur,&nbsp;Gopal Lamba from Darjeeling,&nbsp;Abhishek Banerjee from Diamond Harbour, and actor Shatrughan Sinha from Asansol.</p>

<p>The announcement came&nbsp;following a lot of political maneuvering and shifting allegiances ahead of the general elections expected to be held in the country in April-May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC had secured 22 seats, a decrease from its previous count in 2014. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of the NDA alliance had made significant gains, capturing 18 seats. While&nbsp;the Congress at the time only managed to secure two seats.</p>

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<p>As West Bengal&nbsp;gears&nbsp;up for the elections with 42 parliamentary constituencies in the state, TMC attempted a seat-sharing agreement with the Congress as part of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, but failed.</p>

<p>As recently as Sunday (Mar 10), the West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee declared that there would be no seat adjustments with Congress in the state.</p>

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<p>This is yet another statement by the state CM after her January comments where she affirmed the TMC's decision to contest alone in West Bengal after failed negotiations with the Congress. "Whatever proposal I gave them, they have refused all," she had stated while adding, "Since then, we have decided to go alone in Bengal."</p>

<p>The negotiations seemingly failed after TMC's stance on seat-sharing remained firm. The party had offered only two seats to the Congress based on electoral performance criteria, which&nbsp;was rejected by the grand old party.</p>

<p>Media reports citing sources have said that the candidate list to be announced by the TMC may feature familiar names. This could include current MPs, while also introducing some fresh faces.&nbsp;In a surprising move, the TMC might also announce candidate names&nbsp;for Assam, Meghalaya, and Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<h2><strong>'Jana Garjan Sabha' rally&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The announcement coincided with the 'Jana Garjan Sabha' rally. The rally led by the state CM drew a massive crowd of supporters.&nbsp;<br />
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“We are organising a rally at Brigade Parade Grounds after a long time. It is going to be a historic event. Our party supremo Mamata Banerjee will give a message which we will take to every nook and corner of West Bengal and ensure the defeat of the BJP in all the 42 Lok Sabha seats of the state,” PTI news agency reported earlier while quoting TMC leader Firhad Hakim.</p>

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<p>This gathering is also occurring amid a flurry of political defections, with former TMC MLA Tapas Roy and BJP MLA Mukut Mani Adhikari making switches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The TMC, however, faces challenges following recent controversies, notably the upheaval in Sandeshkhali, where allegations of land grab and sexual harassment against suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh sparked violent protests. Founded by Mamata Banerjee in 1998, the AITC has rapidly ascended in West Bengal's politics after it broke away from the Indian National Congress.</p>

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The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), the Indian political party with its bastion in West Bengal, on Sunday (Mar 10) announced the names of all 42 candidates from the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) polls.

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), the Indian political party with its bastion in West Bengal, on Sunday (Mar 10) announced the names of all 42 candidates from the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) polls. Among noteworthy candidates, Mahua Moitra will fight from Krishnanagar, former cricketer Yusuf Pathan from Berhampore, Saayoni Ghosh from Jadavpur, Gopal Lamba from Darjeeling, Abhishek Banerjee from Diamond Harbour, and actor Shatrughan Sinha from Asansol. The announcement came following a lot of political maneuvering and shifting allegiances ahead of the general elections expected to be held in the country in April-May. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC had secured 22 seats, a decrease from its previous count in 2014. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of the NDA alliance had made significant gains, capturing 18 seats. While the Congress at the time only managed to secure two seats. Also Read | Chola and Jatayu: Indian Navy's ode to maritime history in a week of naval milestones As West Bengal gears up for the elections with 42 parliamentary constituencies in the state, TMC attempted a seat-sharing agreement with the Congress as part of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, but failed. As recently as Sunday (Mar 10), the West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee declared that there would be no seat adjustments with Congress in the state. Also Read | PM Modi launches scathing attack on TMC, says ‘Trinamool made fake MNREGA job cards’ This is yet another statement by the state CM after her January comments where she affirmed the TMC's decision to contest alone in West Bengal after failed negotiations with the Congress. "Whatever proposal I gave them, they have refused all," she had stated while adding, "Since then, we have decided to go alone in Bengal." The negotiations seemingly failed after TMC's stance on seat-sharing remained firm. The party had offered only two seats to the Congress based on electoral performance criteria, which was rejected by the grand old party. Media reports citing sources have said that the candidate list to be announced by the TMC may feature familiar names. This could include current MPs, while also introducing some fresh faces. In a surprising move, the TMC might also announce candidate names for Assam, Meghalaya, and Uttar Pradesh. 'Jana Garjan Sabha' rally The announcement coincided with the 'Jana Garjan Sabha' rally. The rally led by the state CM drew a massive crowd of supporters. “We are organising a rally at Brigade Parade Grounds after a long time. It is going to be a historic event. Our party supremo Mamata Banerjee will give a message which we will take to every nook and corner of West Bengal and ensure the defeat of the BJP in all the 42 Lok Sabha seats of the state,” PTI news agency reported earlier while quoting TMC leader Firhad Hakim. Watch | India: Over $14 billion to spent by political parties, says report × This gathering is also occurring amid a flurry of political defections, with former TMC MLA Tapas Roy and BJP MLA Mukut Mani Adhikari making switches. The TMC, however, faces challenges following recent controversies, notably the upheaval in Sandeshkhali, where allegations of land grab and sexual harassment against suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh sparked violent protests. Founded by Mamata Banerjee in 1998, the AITC has rapidly ascended in West Bengal's politics after it broke away from the Indian National Congress. (With inputs from agencies)

India elections 2024: Trinamool dumps oppn INDIA bloc, announces all 42 candidates in Bengal

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: TMC fields candidates from all 42 seats in West Bengal

Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi fired bobs at the Trinamool Congress over the raging Sandeshkhali issue. He warns that the storm of Sandeshkhali will reach every part of West Bengal. A day later Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back as she led a rally of women supporters in Kolkata today.

India Elections 2024: War of words from Modi to Mamata on Sandeshkhali

In India's race to power, the 'storm of Sandeshkhali' is sweeping the battleground of West Bengal. Sandeshkhali is where the ruling TMC party is facing political heat with party leaders accused of rape, exploitation and loot. After Prime Minister Modi's addressed a public rally in Barasat on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for a huge rally in Kolkata on 10th March.

BJP leaders detained on way to Sandeshkhali, CM Mamata Banerjee calls for huge rally

India Elections 2024: War of words from Sandeshkhali

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Mar 6) met the women who have alleged sexual assault by suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court has once again asked the West Bengal government to transfer the probe into the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Sandeshkhali to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi meets five Sandeshkhali women</strong></h2>

<p>The five women from Sandeshkhali met PM Modi as Shahjahan’s threats against them reportedly continued. The meeting took place after the Indian PM addressed a public rally in Barasat, North 24 Parganas district where Sandeshkhali is also located.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Indian PM Modi meets with women victims from Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal</strong></p>

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<p>Sandeshkhali has witnessed unrest for months now after several women accused a local TMC leader who was arrested after being on the run for several weeks, on February 29. Shahjahan and his aides have been accused of systemic gang-rape and sexual exploitation of women in the Sandeshkhali area of the district.</p>

<p>Shahjahan, after his arrest, was suspended by the TMC for around six years. “Whatever happened in Sandeshkhali is a matter of shame. The TMC government is trying to protect the person responsible for this,” said the Indian PM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “However, they have received a setback from the high court as well as the Supreme Court…The storm of Sandeshkhali will reach every part of West Bengal.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/attack-on-ed-officials-in-sandeshkhali-calcutta-high-court-transfers-probe-to-cbi-696807">Calcutta High Court transfers Sandeshkhali violence probe to CBI, Bengal govt moves top court</a></strong></p>

<p>Multiple media reports citing women that the PM spoke to said that he listened to them like a “father figure”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Shahjahan</strong>&nbsp;finally&nbsp;<strong>handed over&nbsp;</strong>to CBI on&nbsp;<strong>Calcutta HC orders </strong></h2>

<p>Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan was finally handed over to the CBI on Wednesday by the West Bengal Police. The handover took place after the Calcutta High court&nbsp;had directed the police to hand over the suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader to the central agency by 4:15 pm.<br />
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The high court had asked the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to hand over Shahjahan on Tuesday, but the cops had refused saying that the Mamata Banerjee government had challenged the&nbsp;order in the Supreme Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Calcutta HC, on Wednesday again ordered the TMC government in West Bengal, to hand over Shahjahan’s case to CBI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This came a day after the court had directed the police to transfer custody of Shahjahan, as well as case materials, by 4:30 (local time). However, three hours later the CBI left empty-handed from the police headquarters in Kolkata, on Tuesday (Mar 5).&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday morning, West Bengal government counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi again appealed before the Supreme Court after his appeal on Tuesday was swiftly rejected by the apex court.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sandeshkhali-sex-abuse-row-tmc-strongman-shahjahan-sheikh-arrested-by-police-694951">Sandeshkhali sex abuse row: Absconding TMC strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested</a></strong></p>

<p>The West Bengal village of Sandeshkhali has become a flashpoint between the TMC and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming general elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The TMC strongman was on the run following the attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Mar 6) met the women who have alleged sexual assault by suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Mar 6) met the women who have alleged sexual assault by suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court has once again asked the West Bengal government to transfer the probe into the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Sandeshkhali to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). PM Modi meets five Sandeshkhali women The five women from Sandeshkhali met PM Modi as Shahjahan’s threats against them reportedly continued. The meeting took place after the Indian PM addressed a public rally in Barasat, North 24 Parganas district where Sandeshkhali is also located. WATCH | Indian PM Modi meets with women victims from Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal Sandeshkhali has witnessed unrest for months now after several women accused a local TMC leader who was arrested after being on the run for several weeks, on February 29. Shahjahan and his aides have been accused of systemic gang-rape and sexual exploitation of women in the Sandeshkhali area of the district. Shahjahan, after his arrest, was suspended by the TMC for around six years. “Whatever happened in Sandeshkhali is a matter of shame. The TMC government is trying to protect the person responsible for this,” said the Indian PM. He added, “However, they have received a setback from the high court as well as the Supreme Court…The storm of Sandeshkhali will reach every part of West Bengal.” Also Read | Calcutta High Court transfers Sandeshkhali violence probe to CBI, Bengal govt moves top court Multiple media reports citing women that the PM spoke to said that he listened to them like a “father figure”. Shahjahan finally handed over to CBI on Calcutta HC orders Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan was finally handed over to the CBI on Wednesday by the West Bengal Police. The handover took place after the Calcutta High court had directed the police to hand over the suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader to the central agency by 4:15 pm. The high court had asked the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to hand over Shahjahan on Tuesday, but the cops had refused saying that the Mamata Banerjee government had challenged the order in the Supreme Court. The Calcutta HC, on Wednesday again ordered the TMC government in West Bengal, to hand over Shahjahan’s case to CBI. This came a day after the court had directed the police to transfer custody of Shahjahan, as well as case materials, by 4:30 (local time). However, three hours later the CBI left empty-handed from the police headquarters in Kolkata, on Tuesday (Mar 5). On Wednesday morning, West Bengal government counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi again appealed before the Supreme Court after his appeal on Tuesday was swiftly rejected by the apex court. Also Read | Sandeshkhali sex abuse row: Absconding TMC strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested The West Bengal village of Sandeshkhali has become a flashpoint between the TMC and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming general elections. The TMC strongman was on the run following the attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali last month. (With inputs from agencies)

Sandeshkhali sexual assault: PM Modi meets women who say they were threatened by Sheikh Shahjahan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in West Bengal to inaugurate India's first underwater metro route in Kolkata.

PM Modi in Kolkata to inaugurate first-of-its-kind river metro project in India

PM Modi in Kolkata to inaugurate under-water metro station; big infrastructure push in West Bengal

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first underwater metro in Kolkata. The metro section connects Howrah and Salt lake, stretching over 4.8 km and will covers a 520 m river stretch in just 45 seconds, promising a quick and efficient mode of transportation.

Kolkata Metro: PM Modi inaugurates India's first underwater tunnel

The Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign has now entered the battleground of Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his third rally in six days. This rally in West Bengal's Barasat witnessed a sea of women supporters and a flood of attacks on the Trinamool Congress.

Sea of supporters & flood of attacks as PM Modi attempts to woo women voters

The Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign has now entered the battleground of Bengal Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his third rally in six days. This rally in West Bengal's Barasat witnessed a sea of women supporters and a flood of attacks on the Trinamool Congress.

Indian elections 2024: BJP campaign enters the battleground of Bengal

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated India's first underwater metro section in Kolkata. He also took an underwater metro ride with school students. Watch in for more details!

West Bengal: PM Modi inaugurates India's first-ever underwater metro route

<p>The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (Mar 5) ordered the transfer of the investigation into an attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal on January 5 from the state police to India's premier probe agency - Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Calcutta HC also asked for the custody of the accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shajahan Sheikh to be handed over to the central agency. He was arrested by the West Bengal police on February 29 in connection with the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response to the order, the West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court&nbsp;with senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi mentioning the plea before India's top court but&nbsp;its appeal for immediate hearing was turned down. SC asked him to mention it before the registrar general of the top court.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
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<p>A day after the high court ordered the arrest of Sheikh, the TMC leader was arrested. He is also the prime accused in alleged sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing at Sandeshkhali.&nbsp;<br />
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The High Court bench led by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam&nbsp;transferred the case to the central agency.</p>

<p>The HC's order came after both ED and the West Bengal government moved separate appeals challenging a single bench order.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On January 17, it was ordered to form a joint special investigation team (SIT) of the CBI and the state police to probe the mob attack on the ED officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>West Bengal wanted the investigation to be given to the state police only, but the ED asked the probe to be transferred to the CBI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;PM Modi responds to RJD's Lalu Yadav's family jibe says "140 crore people my family"</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>NCW submits report on Sandeshkhali to President</strong></h2>

<p>Rekha Sharma, who is the National Commission for Women chairperson, met President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday and submitted a report on the Sandeshkhali violence, the India-based news agency PTI reported citing sources. The commission recommended President's Rule in West Bengal over the Sandeshkhali violence.</p>

<p>To assess the situation on the ground and analyse the actions taken by local authorities against alleged violence and intimidation against women, an NCW team recently visited West Bengal's Sandeshkhali.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A fact-finding report was also prepared by the commission which said that it has gathered disturbing testimonies of women alleging widespread fear and systematic abuse by both police officers and members of the ruling Trinamool Congress.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (Mar 5) ordered the transfer of the investigation into an attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal on January 5 from the state police to India's premier probe agency - Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (Mar 5) ordered the transfer of the investigation into an attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal on January 5 from the state police to India's premier probe agency - Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Calcutta HC also asked for the custody of the accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shajahan Sheikh to be handed over to the central agency. He was arrested by the West Bengal police on February 29 in connection with the attack. In response to the order, the West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court with senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi mentioning the plea before India's top court but its appeal for immediate hearing was turned down. SC asked him to mention it before the registrar general of the top court. Also read: From Sonia Gandhi to Lalu Yadav: How BJP tossed back jibes aimed at PM Modi to win elections A day after the high court ordered the arrest of Sheikh, the TMC leader was arrested. He is also the prime accused in alleged sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing at Sandeshkhali. The High Court bench led by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam transferred the case to the central agency. The HC's order came after both ED and the West Bengal government moved separate appeals challenging a single bench order. On January 17, it was ordered to form a joint special investigation team (SIT) of the CBI and the state police to probe the mob attack on the ED officials. West Bengal wanted the investigation to be given to the state police only, but the ED asked the probe to be transferred to the CBI. Watch: PM Modi responds to RJD's Lalu Yadav's family jibe says "140 crore people my family" × Also read: UP police paper leak case: Who is IPS Renuka Mishra, sacked chairperson of recruitment board? NCW submits report on Sandeshkhali to President Rekha Sharma, who is the National Commission for Women chairperson, met President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday and submitted a report on the Sandeshkhali violence, the India-based news agency PTI reported citing sources. The commission recommended President's Rule in West Bengal over the Sandeshkhali violence. To assess the situation on the ground and analyse the actions taken by local authorities against alleged violence and intimidation against women, an NCW team recently visited West Bengal's Sandeshkhali. A fact-finding report was also prepared by the commission which said that it has gathered disturbing testimonies of women alleging widespread fear and systematic abuse by both police officers and members of the ruling Trinamool Congress. (With inputs from agencies)

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