West Bengal Assembly Elections highlights: Mamata will make history when she runs away after losing, says Suvendu in Nandigram

The BJP on Monday claimed that an 82-year-old woman, a party worker's mother, succumbed to her injuries sustained during an attack by TMC supporters last month. Amid the furore over her death, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she does not support violence against women and is not aware of the real reason behind the death and wondered why Union Home Minister Amit Shah remains silent when women are "tortured to death" in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh. Stay tuned to DH for more updates.

TMC Pvt Ltd owner is in Birulia with a bandage on her leg. The Managing Director is Bhaipo and others are employees, small-time thieves, says BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram

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BJP delegation meets Chief Electoral Officer in Kolkata

"We've requested CEO to impose Section 144 for 2nd phase polls, to conduct them smoothly as the 1st phase. We also told them about the TMC propagating fake news & the death of another BJP worker,"says Ashwini Vaishnaw, BJP.

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I won't respond to her. She uses filthy language. Mamata Banerjee's statements won't make any impact here. She'll get a befitting reply. She'll make history when she runs away after losing, says BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

I would suggest her to get printed letter-pads with ex-MLA written on it, Adhikari added.

Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee spar over death of BJP workers’ mother

War of words broke out between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the death of an 85-year-old woman, the mother of a BJP worker, following an alleged assault byTrinamool Congress (TMC) cadres. The deceased Shova Majumdar passed away at her residence at Nimta in North 24 Paraganas district late night on Sunday.

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They attacked me. No one from Nandigram attacked me but you brought goons from UP, Bihar. We want a free and fair election. If they come, women should beat them up with utensils: West Bengal CM and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram

Those who can't love culture, can't do politics here. Nandigram witnessing hooliganism. We did meeting in Birulia, TMC office destroyed. He's(Suvendu Adhikari) doing whatever he wants. I can play games too, says CM Mamata Banerjee

I too will respond like lion. I'm Royal Bengal, she said at an election rally in Nandigram.

Why was Amit Shah mum when Hathras took place: Mamata on death of elderly woman

Amid the furore over the death of an 82-year-old "mother of a BJP worker" in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said she does not support violence against women and is not aware of the real reason behind the death and wondered why Union Home Minister Amit Shah remains silent when women are "tortured to death" in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh.

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I don't know how the sister has died. We don't support violence against women. Amit Shah tweets and says, "Bengal ka kya haal hai." What is the condition in UP? What is the condition in Hathras?: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram.

BJP worker's mother succumbs to injuries sustained in 'TMC attack' in West Bengal

The BJP on Monday claimed that an 82-year-old woman, a party worker's mother, succumbed to her injuries sustained during an attack by Trinamool Congress supporters in the Nimta area of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district last month.

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I don't do this even for CM: TMC MP Nusrat Jahan loses cool during a rally for West Bengal Assembly election

Tollywood actress and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan and Bengal BJP have never ceased to fire shots at each other. This time, the saffron party has gained an upper hand, thanks to Nusrat Jahan's anger.

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Entire voting was done in favour of 'poriborton'. BJP will win 30 out of 30 seats in the first phase of the election: Suvendu Adhikari, BJP. (ANI)

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.The party has picked the actor-turned-politician and sitting Lok Sabha MP for Chunchura, an assembly constituency that falls under Hooghly, her Lok Sabha seat.

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TMC, BJP candidates in Bengal shed differences, celebrate Holi together aboard vessel

Sinking political differences, Trinamool Congress candidate and maverick politician Madan Mitra on Sunday celebrated Holi with three actors-turned-BJP nominees on board a vessel on river Hooghly.

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Mamata Banerjee derides Amit Shah's claim of winning 26 of 30 seats in first phase of Bengal elections

Refuting Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim that the BJP will win 26 out of the 30 seats which went to polls in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief MinisterMamataBanerjee on Sunday said that the people’s mandate will be clear after the election results were declared.

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TMC hints at role of BJP insider in leaking 'Mukul Roy-Bajoria audio clip'

Refuting Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim that the BJP will win 26 out of the 30 seats which went to polls in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief MinisterMamataBanerjee on Sunday said that the people’s mandate will be clear after the election results were declared.

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