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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari sworn-in as MLA in Legislative Assembly

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal Chief Minister following a significant BJP win. He bowed to the assembly steps before entering. The new government's first cabinet meeting resolved to transfer land to the Border Security Force for fencing the India-Bangladesh border. This move aims to address illegal infiltration. The…

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In BJP-EC's 'chor bazaar', bigger the theft, bigger the reward: Rahul Gandhi's dig at WB govt appointments

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the recent appointments in West Bengal, likening the situation to a 'chor bazaar' orchestrated by the BJP alongside the Election Commission.

The Economic Times

Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?

Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, with opposition parties alleging political favouritism due to Agarwal's recent role as Chief Electoral Officer during the state's Assembly elections.

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Can't intimidate us with barbed wire, says Bangladesh, puts border force on alert

Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser stated the nation will not be intimidated by border fencing, questioning the new West Bengal government's approach to governance. Dhaka warned of action against "push-back" incidents and asserted it would not remain silent if killings along the border continue, while Border Guard Bangladesh remains on high…

The Times of India

‘Someone who is TMC in the morning can become BJP by night’: Bengal’s week of violence

On Monday morning, fresh reports of arson emerged from Khejuri, the second such incident in as many nights. The BJP called it an electrical fault. The TMC called it arson. The competing versions have continued to sound the same – in the days after Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as…

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Bengal’s ‘Paribartan’: A victory built on opposition fractures

BJP’s historic win in Bengal raises a question worth examining. Of the 207 seats the party won, 54 were secured by margins under 15,000 votes. Had the INDIA bloc – TMC, Congress, and Left parties – contested as a united front, the combined anti-BJP vote share (~7 percent) might have…

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BJP serves fish curry and rice in West Bengal to counter food politics jibe

Newly sworn-in BJP legislators in West Bengal are hosting fish festivals. These events aim to counter accusations that the BJP is against Bengali food culture. MLAs are serving traditional Bengali meals, including fish curry and rice. This initiative is seen as a cultural outreach and political symbolism. The BJP seeks…

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari may move into new Alipore residence near Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat home

West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is considering a move to the Soujanya complex in Alipore. This high-security residence was built for chief ministers but has remained unoccupied. The Public Works Department is assessing the complex for its suitability. The move would signify a significant shift in the state's…

The Economic Times

PM Modi slams 'authoritarian' TMC, claims Bengal was 'shackled' by hybrid political vices

He argued that upon its formation, the TMC did not break from its Congress roots but rather "imbibed" all its negative traits and claimed that the TMC integrated the "negative habits" of the Left, likely referring to political violence and grassroots intimidation, following the end of the 34-year Marxist rule…

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PM Modi sees ‘saffron surge’ in Karnataka; celebrates BJP gains in Bengal, across other parts of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral successes across India. He credited the victories in Puducherry, Assam, and West Bengal to nationalistic politics and development. Modi noted the BJP's significant growth in West Bengal and Gujarat. He contrasted this with the Congress party's electoral decline over the…

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'We have to rebuild Bengal': Minister Dilip Ghosh promises immediate action after BJP forms government in state

Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet in Kolkata, Ghosh said, "We have to rebuild Bengal... There is no law and order; people were living in fear... We have to work on everything, and it will take time. However, we will get to work immediately, and you will…

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Mamata Banerjee’s Assembly chair moved after Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal CM

Mamata Banerjee's chair from the West Bengal Assembly has been moved. It will now be used by the opposition leader. Suvendu Adhikari, the new Chief Minister, will have a different seat. This is part of administrative changes after the new government took charge. The nameplate outside Banerjee's chamber was also…

The Economic Times

BJP wins Bengal. TV news finds a new god | TV Newsance 341

This week on TV Newsance, things have seismically changed post elections in West Bengal but Indian TV news is the same as it was 10 years ago. It’s the end of an era as BJP steps into Bengal politics for the first time ever but back in studios, the race…

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East India’s Hindutva turn may fuel a new era of India-Bangladesh hostility

Of all the implications of the BJP’s famous victory in West Bengal, the one that stands out from a longer historical perspective is perhaps its relation to the “idea of India”.

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Bangladesh seeks China support for Teesta restoration project

DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that risks clouding New Delhi-Dhaka relations, as the latter pushes India to work towards implementing the 2011 Teesta water-sharing treaty blocked by outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

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4 tests, 1 question: Did SIR shape Bengal outcome?

On May 4, the BJP clinched 207 of 294 seats in West Bengal. It was historic. So was what preceded it.

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West Bengal on Edge After Murder of BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath

West Bengal witnessed fresh political tension and heightened security concerns after the late-night murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The killing, described by investigators as an “execution-style attack,” has triggered panic and outrage across Kolkata and adjoining districts.

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What Bengal thinks today: Pan-India-wise, May 4 signals more regional parties moving into existential crises

The Bharatiya Janata Party's significant win in West Bengal marks a major shift. This victory, alongside other state election results, has weakened the opposition INDIA alliance. The BJP now holds a stronger position in Parliament and is focusing on eastern India's development. This trend suggests a stable pathway for national…

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From Bengal to Assam, Hindutva rewrites the east: BJP's landslide ends era of regional strongmen

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, marking a shift in eastern India's political landscape. Regional leaders have been replaced by the BJP. Actor Vijay's party has secured a remarkable win in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party will now govern three states. These election results…

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Bhabanipur Shock: How Mamata Lost to Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur was supposed to be the seat of reassurance. For Mamata Banerjee, it was not merely another constituency in Kolkata but the political ground that had restored her authority after the 2021 Nandigram defeat. In the 2021 bypoll, she had won here by a commanding margin of more than 58,000…

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Saffron ink: How Bengal’s newspapers covered – and coloured – the BJP’s win

By Monday night, the BJP had established leads in over 200 seats in West Bengal. The numbers on the ECI website were not final, but the picture they painted was already difficult to misread.

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Can BJP govern Bengal without becoming its old political order?

After weeks of saturation coverage and sustained commentary, election outcomes in India often arrive weighed down by interpretation. A familiar tendency persists to read into them too many meanings and to insert too many subtexts.

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‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results

The verdicts are in.

The Economic Times

SIR omissions and errors of commission

Recent Indian state elections saw surprising outcomes. However, electoral roll changes, especially in West Bengal, raise serious questions. Millions were removed from voter lists, impacting specific communities and parties. This process lacked transparency and safeguards. The writer argues that these alterations undermine the legitimacy of the election results. An independent…

The Economic Times

Can West Bengal reclaim its economic glory? A look at the challenges and hopes

West Bengal once led India's economy but lost its way due to industrial issues and policy uncertainty. A recent election signals a public desire for economic opportunity, not handouts. The state's people want jobs and growth. This verdict offers a chance for revival, leveraging its talent and culture. A clear…

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