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A court in Kolkata sends TMC leader Chhatradhar Mahato to two-day NIA custody in connection with the 2009 murder case of CPI (M) leader Prabir Mahato.
TMC, BJP candidates in Bengal shed differences, celebrate Holi together aboard vessel
Mitra, the TMC candidate from Kamarhati constituency, celebrated the festival of colours with Payel Sarkar, Srabonti Chatterjee and Tanushree Chakraborty, who are contesting the West Bengal assembly elections on BJP tickets from Kolkata's Behala East and Behala West seats and Howrah's Shyampur respectively.
Mamata Banerjee derides Amit Shah's claim of winning 26 of 30 seats in first phase of Bengal elections
Deriding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's assertion that the BJP will win 26 of the 30 seats for which polling was held in the first phase of West Bengal assembly elections, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee said that "the people's verdict will be evident after votes are counted."
Outsiders can't rule Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee
Home Minister said that they will win 26 out of 30 seats where voting took place in the first phase. Have you (HM Amit Shah) entered the EVM? Why didn't you say BJP will win all 30 seats. Let's wait for May 2. TMC will win. Outsiders can't rule Bengal: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
'Nexus with EC': TMC leaks call records claiming Mukul Roy trying to influence poll panel
A huge controversy erupted on Saturday amid the polling for 30 assembly seats in West Bengal, with the BJP releasing an audio clip where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is purportedly heard cajoling a saffron party leader from Nandigram to rejoin the TMC and help her win the seat.
TMC writes to EC urging it to revert to earlier rule on appointment of polling agents
The Trinamool Congress has written to the Election Commission urging it to withdraw a recent order that relaxed a rule on the appointment of polling agents, and alleged that the EC had taken the step to help the BJP.
Even if they murder me, as long as I am alive, I will never forgive BJP, CPI(M): Mamata Banerjee.
Slap those who try to threaten you. Come May 2, there will be khela hobe (game on) in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee.
BJP will win 26 of 30 seats in WB, 37 of 47 in Assam: Amit Shah after Phase 1 polls
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday exuded confidence that the BJP will trounce Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and return to power in Assam with a thumping majority, predicting that his party will win at least 26 seats in Bengal and 37 in Assam in the first phase of polling.
Locket Chatterjee, BJP's strong female voice in Bengal
BJP’s Locket Chatterjee is one of the few prominent female faces leading the party'sbattle in West Bengal in the ongoing Assembly elections.
Mamata Banerjee indirectly calls Owaisi an ally of BJP. "Where was he when the Delhi riot took place, when Gujarat riot happened?", says Mamata.
We will give jobs to 1.5 youths in the small scale industry: Mamata Banerjee.
EVM must be checked before voting: Mamata Banerjee.
I never realised that Suvendu Adhikari will turn out to be a 'kal keute': Mamata Banerjee.
BJP knows that they cannot win the election, so they are showing their money power: Mamata Banerjee.
Probe will be conducted reagrding Mamata Banerjee's phone call: Amit Shah.
BJP will win more than 200 seats in Bengal: Amit Shah.
After years, an election took place in Bengal without anybody dying: Amit Shah.
We now believe that pecae can prevail in Bengal and development can take place there: Amit Shah.
The first phase of voting for West Bengal and Assam concluded yesterday. I want to thank people of both the States for voting for us. Voter turnout shows enthusiasm in people: Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
BJP will win more than 26 seats out of the 30 in the first phase: Amit Shah.
The first phase of West Bengal Assembly election has been peaceful: Amit Shah.
Mamata's purported audio clip seeking help from BJP leader to win Nandigram stirs row in Bengal
Controversy erupted on Saturday over an audio clip of a phone call where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is purportedly heard urging a BJP leader from Nandigram to rejoin the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and help her win the Assembly seat.
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Mamata accuses PM Modi of speaking at Bangladesh's Matua Temple with an eye on WB polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Matua temple at Orakandi in Bangladesh was with an eye on elections in West Bengal.
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'Under pressure by party' not to contest, Bengal BJP nominee threatens to immolate self
Claiming that the BJP leadership of Purba Bardhaman district is pressuring him not to contest the election as a "false" molestation case is pending against him, the party candidate of the Galsi (SC) assembly seat on Saturday threatened to immolate himself if he is not allowed to enter the fray.
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PM Modi leaves no stones unturned to woo Matuas in Bangladesh
Even as he was on a visit to neighbouring Bangladesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left no stone unturned to woo the Matuas – a community that could influence the outcome of the polls in several assembly constituencies in West Bengal.
Mamata following Kim Jong-Un’s style: Giriraj Singh on alleged attack on Suvendu Adhikari’s brother
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Mamata's purported audio clip seeking help from BJP leader to win Nandigram stirs row in Bengal
Controversy erupted on Saturday over an audio clip of a phone call where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is purportedly heard urging a BJP leader from Nandigram to rejoin the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and help her win the Assembly seat.
PM Modi's passport, visa must be cancelled for seeking vote in foreign country, demands Mamata Banerjee
Firing a fresh salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday askedwhy should Modi’s visa and passport not be rejected for seeking the vote of a particular community while visiting Bangladesh?