West Bengal Polls highlights: TMC's letter regarding Nandigram incident full of insinuations and averments, ECI says in response

TMC supremo and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was injured in an alleged attack hours after she filed her nomination from Nandigram. While there was support and queries for her health, the BJP claimed she was doing 'drama' for sympathy. The TMC has deferred its manifesto release schedule following the injury to Mamata Banerjee.

"Till such time the reports are available to the Commission, it will not be possible to draw any empirical conclusion let alone start linking it to the removal of earlier DGP Virender", ECI says.

ECI says, "DGP wasn't removed without any application of mind. It was the outcome of the recommendation given by Special Observers. Yesterday, also when the Commission became aware of the incident, a report was immediately sought from WB Chief Secretary andSpecial Observers within 48 hours."

Election Commission says that it is indeed an "unfortunate incidentand needs to be inquired into with promptitude and dispatch".

It added that it is completely incorrect to suggest that "Commission has taken over law andorder machinery in the state in the name of conducting elections and appropriated whole governance structure".

TMC memorandum over Mamata injuries 'full of insinuations and averments', EC responds

The Election Commission on Thursday sent a strongly-worded letter to the Trinamool Congress on its memorandum over injuries to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during campaign, saying it looks "undignified to even respond" to allegations that the poll panel is doing things in the state at the behest of a "particular party".

The EC said at the outset, it needs to be stated that injuries sustained by Banerjee at Nandigram "is indeed an unfortunate incident and deserves to be inquired into with promptitude and dispatch." (PTI)

Modi, Shah lacked courtesy to enquire about Bengal CM's wellbeing after 'attack': TMC leader

The TMC on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah "lacked the courtesy" to enquire about the health condition of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who sustained injuries in Nandigram during a poll campaign the day before.

Party's Secretary General Partha Chatterjee told reporters here that it would have taken a few minutes for the two BJP heavyweights to call up and find out about the TMC supremo's wellbeing, but none of them made an effort. (PTI)

Mamata Banerjee's assets worth Rs 16.72 lakh

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has declared that her net worth is Rs 16.72 lakh.

Banerjee, who is contesting the Nandigram assembly constituency in Purba Medinipur district, doesn't own any vehicle or property, according to her self-sworn affidavit filed before the Election Commission of India.

The 66-year-old leader's total movable assets are worth Rs 16.72 lakh. (PTI)

Mamata will lose by 50,000 votes: Vijayvargiya

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on Thursday claimed that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be defeated from Nandigram in the coming Assembly polls.

She would have lost from Bhabanipur, her current constituency, and therefore decided to contest from Nandigram this time, he said. (PTI)

Not to indulge in politics over CM's injuries, want probe: Bengal BJP

A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was admitted to a facility after receiving injuries during her Nandigram visit, the Bengal BJP said the party will not indulge in any politics over her injuries but will demand a comprehensive probe into the incident since she had alleged conspiracy behind it. (PTI)

Tomorrow from 3 pm-5 pm we will raise black flags and cover our mouths with black bands as a mark of silent protest, condemning the incident where CM Mamata Banerjee gotinjured in Nandigram: West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee

Trinamool Congress Parliamentary delegation to meet Election Commission on India in Delhi on March 12 on yesterday's Nandigram incident in which West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee suffered injuries. (ANI)

Bengal assembly polls: Young nominees find place in CPI(M) list

The CPI(M), which has fielded young candidates from its student and youth wings, is pinning hopes on budding leaders to take on the BJP and the TMC in the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal.

JNU student leader Aishe Ghosh, Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) state president Minakshi Mukherjee, Students' Federation of India's (SFI) national joint secretary Dipsita Dhar, SFI state president Pratikur Rahaman, DYFI state secretary Sayandeep Mitra's are among those whose names feature in the list declared by Left Front chairperson Biman Bose here on Wednesday. (PTI)

The Election Commission rejectedthe nomination of TMC candidate from Joypur Assembly seat, Ujjwal Kumar. The matter has been taken upfor hearing at Calcutta High Court today. The court passed an order setting aside the rejection, permitting him to contest polls based on nomination papers submitted by him. (ANI)

PM Modi's image excluded from Covid-19 vaccine certificates in poll-bound states

The Union Health Ministry has applied filters in its Co-Win platform in poll-going states and union territory to exclude the picture of the prime minister from the Covid-19 vaccine certificates, sources said on Thursday.

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JUST IN | Trinamool Congress Election Core Committee meeting to be held at Kalighat today

It seems it was done by well-trained people who take training in 'nikkar'. Had this type of incident taken place in any other state, say Gujarat, then it would have become another Godhra. It was a case of attempt to murder: TMC leader Madan Mitra on injury to West Bengal CM (ANI)

Odisha CM expresses concern over Mamata's health, prays for speedy recovery

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday expressed concern over the health condition of his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kolkata following an alleged attack on her.

Banerjee sustained injuries on her left leg and waist as she fell on the ground after she was allegedly pushed by unknown miscreants while campaigning for West Bengal assembly elections in Nandigram on Wednesday. (PTI)

TMC leaders Nusrat Jahan Ruhi, Mimi Chakraborty and Madan Mitra visited SSKM hospital in Kolkata where Chief Minister andparty chief Mamata Banerjee is admitted. (ANI)

"I sustained injuries in hand, leg andligament. I was standing near the car when I was pushed against it, yesterday. I am on medication andwill soon leave from Kolkata.I request everybody to maintain peace and refrain from doing anything that can cause inconvenience to anybody. I will resume work in the next 2-3 days," Mamata Banerjee said in a video message.

In video message from hospital, CM Mamata Banerjee says she will be back for poll campaign in few days and use wheelchair if needed - PTI

In video message from hospital, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urges supporters to maintain peace and not to do anything that would cause problem to public

How did the incident take place under surveillance of Z+ security? We request high-level investigation. We do not want politics over this; this is a matter of humanity: BJP MP Locket Chatterjee on injury to West Bengal CM - ANI

EC has to take responsibility for attack on Mamata,they failed to provide her security: TMC to EC

Trinamool Congress on Thursday slammed the Election Commission for failing to provide security to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was injured during election campaign in Nandigram, and said the EC cant shun responsibility as it is in charge of law and order situation in the poll-bound West Bengal.

Accusing the EC of acting "as per orders" of the BJP leaders, the TMC delegation after meeting the EC officials here, alleged that the "Election Commission did nothing despite there being reports of a possible attack on Banerjee". - PTI.

TMC workers protest across West Bengal over 'attack' on Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress activists took out rallies across West Bengal on Thursday, protesting against an alleged attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Purba Medinipur's Nandigram.

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Gowda expresses concerns over alleged attack on WB CM Mamata Banerjee

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Thursday expressed concern over the alleged attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Nandigram where she filed her nomination papers.

"I am very much concerned about the health condition of my sister and colleague @MamataOfficial. I wish her a quick recovery," the JD(S) supremo tweeted.

BJP delegation comprising of Sabyasachi Dutta & Shishir Bajoria meets EC officers in Kolkata. "We're shocked to see CM was injured while in Nandigram wherein she has alleged that she was pushed by some people. We request that a detailed enquiry is ordered," their memorandum reads. - ANI

Police register case over 'attack' on Mamata Banerjee

A case was registered on Thursday over the attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, following a complaint lodged by TMC leader Sheikh Sufian, police said.

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After elections are announced, law and order become responsibility of EC: TMC leader Derek O'Brien on attack on Mamata Banerjee - PTI

After Mamata Banerjee became candidate in Nandigram, state DGP was removed: TMC leader Partha Chatterjee after meeting election officials - PTI

Who will take responsibility for attack on Mamata Banerjee, when EC is in charge of administration: TMC leader Partha Chatterjee - PTI

EC has to take responsibility for attack on Mamata Banerjee. They are acting as per orders of BJP: TMC leader Partha Chatterjee after lodging complaint with election office - PTI

The Press Conference scheduled to be addressed by Chairperson Mamata Banerjee on 11 March 2021, has been postponed - AITC

Those responsible must be be arrested: Derek O'Brien

Those responsible for this heinous incident need to be brought to the book. It was in such poor taste that within 30 minutes, there were other kinds of statements. We condemn those statements. Talk to doctors & see what happened: TMC MP MP Derek O'Brien after meeting EC officers

Mamata wants to get public sympathy: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

If there is a conspiracy, call CBI, NIA, CID or form an SIT. Why don't you (Mamata Banerjee) do it? Making an excuse of conspiracy, you want to get public sympathy. Where were the police, CCTV? Take out CCTV footage and the truth will come out: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress

Police register case over 'attack' on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following complaint lodged by TMC leader Shiekh Sufian: Officials

Dilip Ghosh calls 'attack' on Mamata Banerjee a 'well-scripted drama'

BJP's West Bengal unit president Dilip Ghosh on Thursday demanded a CBI probe into the alleged attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that it needs to be seen whether the incident was a "well-scripted drama" to garner votes.

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We wanted to meet Mamata Banerjee but couldn't because that was not medically advised. We met Aroop Vishwas ji and asked him to convey best wishes to her: BJP leader Tathagata Roy outside SSKM hospital in Kolkata - ANI

They (TMC) are politicizing the issue. However, we believe such incidents should not be politicized. I hope Election Commission will send enough central forces to West Bengal to control the political violence: BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee. - ANI.

Election Commission rejects the nomination of TMC candidate from Joypur Assembly seat, Ujjwal Kumar - ANI

The condition of Mamata Banerjee's leg is serious. Doctors are treating her. A little more pressure could have resulted in spine injury: TMC MLA Paresh Pal outside SSKM hospital in Kolkata - ANI

TMC delegation to meet Election Commission officers in Kolkata today & file a complaint about the alleged attack on party chief Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram - ANI

A TMC delegation to meet Election Commission officers in Kolkata today & file a complaint about the alleged attack on party chief Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram yesterday.

A BJP delegation will also meet the commission to demand a proper enquiry into the incident.

Mamata stable; doctors to conduct more tests

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is undergoing treatment at a state-run hospital here following the alleged attack on her in Nandigram is "stable" now, and doctors are planning to conduct a series of medical tests, including a CT scan, to assess the degree of her injury, sources at the facility said on Thursday. - PTI.

Twitter explodes with memes after Mamata Banerjee alleges attack

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was allegedly attacked on Wednesday, hours after she filed her nomination to contest from the Nandigram Assembly seat. Here's how Twitter reacted to it.

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TMC workers block trains near Kadambagachi station on Sealdah–Hasnabad line in south Bengal to protest against 'attack' on CM Mamata Banerjee: HT report

TMC defers its manifesto release schedule for today following the injury to party chief Mamata Banerjee - ANI

TMC supporters protest across Bengal over 'attack' on Mamata

Trinamool Congress supporters took to the streets across West Bengal, protesting against the alleged attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram on Wednesday evening.

TMC supporters raised slogans against the BJP and protested at various places, including Sovabazar and Chetla in Kolkata, and Bally in Howrah.

Protests were also held at Asansol in Paschim Bardhaman, Jalpaiguri, North 24 Parganas, Bankura and Paschim Medinipur. - PTI.

Governor Dhankhar visits Mamata at hospital; faces TMC supporters' ire

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar reached the state-run SSKM hospital on Wednesday night to see an injured Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, amid 'go back' slogans shouted by hundreds of the TMC supporters gathered there.

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BJP brace yourselves: Abhishek Banerjee tweets CM Mamata’s picture with injuries

CPI(M) fields Minakshi Mukherjee against Mamata, Suvendu from Nandigram

The CPI(M) on Wednesday fielded Minakshi Mukherjee, the State Secretary of its youth wing the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) from the crucial Nandigram Assembly seat.

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206 nomination papers found valid for 1st phase of Bengal assembly polls

After scrutiny of nomination papers filed for 30 constituencies in West Bengals first phase of assembly election, the authorities found those of 206 candidates valid, a CEO official said on Wednesday. Altogether 222 candidates have filed their nominations for the first phase of polling to be held on March 27. Of them, the nomination papers of 16 were found invalid, the official of the state Chief Electoral Officers office said.

The nomination paper of the Trinamool Congress Joypur candidate Ujjwal Kumar and that of the BJPs Shankar Kumar who was nominated for Baghmundi seat were rejected. - PTI.

Bengal poll observers meet govt officials, discuss law and order

Special Observer for the West Bengal assembly elections Ajay Nayak and Special Police Observer Vivek Dubey on Wednesday met senior state government officials and discussed the issue of law and order ahead of the first phase of polling on March 27, a source in the CEO's office said. - PTI.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condemns attack on Mamata Banerjee

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal condemned the alleged attack on his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee and said those responsible should be immediately arrested and punished.

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Watch: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sustained severe bony injuries and bruises, says doctor

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's tests detected injuries to her ankle, right shoulder, neck: Doctor

Preliminary medical tests conducted on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee late on Wednesday night detected severe bone injuries in her left ankle and foot, and injuries in the right shoulder, forearm and neck, a senior doctor of the state-run SSKM hospital said.

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MK Stalin rues attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

DMK president M K Stalin on Wednesday criticised the alleged attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the state's Nandigram assembly constituency, saying it was "an assault on Indian democracy".

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement