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Mamata now turning to parties she once targeted, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Mamata now turning to parties she once targeted, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday lashed out at Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, highlighting that she was demanding support from those very parties whom she had tried to destroy earlier. Speaking to ANI, Chowdhury stated that the current post-poll violence in the State was the consequence of Mamata Banerjee`s rule. “All the violence in Bengal during Mamata Banerjee`s rule will now have consequences. She tried hard to destroy Congress and secular spaces in Bengal, and today she herself is facing punishment, seeking support because her strength has faded. First, she should accept Rahul Gandhi as the leader of the INDIA alliance, and only then will we consider anything,” he said. Mamata Banerjee had yesterday alleged being denied permission to celebrate Rabindra Jayanti celebrations in Kolkata and also urged all “like-minded parties” to stop BJP. “Permission was sought for Rabindra Jayanti celebrations at three places. It was denied. So, I decided to continue it here at my residence. They asked all decorators not to provide any help…I appeal to all like-minded parties to …

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis calls Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in a ‘victory for India’

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis calls Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in a ‘victory for India’

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister, calling it a victory for the nation. Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister, calling it a victory for the nation. (PTI/ANI) Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said, “This is not just BJP’s victory but also a victory for India. From the security point of view, West Bengal is a very important state. We are all very happy with the way the Suvendu Adhikari government has been formed in the state. I congratulate CM Suvendu Adhikari and all newly inducted Cabinet members.” Suvendu Adhikari today took oath as the state’s first BJP Chief Minister, marking a significant political development in West Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami, attended the swearing-in ceremony. BJP leaders on …

Sanjay Raut backs Mamata Banerjee, calls election process “questionable”

Sanjay Raut backs Mamata Banerjee, calls election process “questionable”

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday openly backed  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee`s criticism of the Election Commission`s role and BJP “looting” the democratic process saying her concerns about the polls deserved attention, as per ANI. He said Banerjee’s remarks about rigging and voter deletions were “true” and questioned the role of the Election Commission. Raut stated, “The Election Commission is the villain, and the villain won the election… She (TMC chief) says that 100 Assembly seats were rigged; this is true.” “It is also true that the names of lakhs of people were deleted. All these things that Mamata Banerjee said are true,” Raut added, reported the agency. Raut supports Mamata Banerjee’s decision to not resign Banerjee had earlier rejected demands for resignation after the BJP secured a large majority in West Bengal, winning 207 seats while the Trinamool Congress was reduced to 80. She insisted she did not accept the result as a moral defeat and refused to step down or go to Raj Bhavan. She also labelled the Chief …

Nitin Nabi credits PM Modi after BJP’s big win in West Bengal

Nitin Nabi credits PM Modi after BJP’s big win in West Bengal

BJP leader Nitin Nabin said West Bengal’s culture and traditions will move forward under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership after the party’s sweeping victory in the state. He said the mandate reflected people’s aspirations for development, peace and prosperity Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

BJP falls one short of Thiruvananthapuram majority. Who are the two independent options?

BJP falls one short of Thiruvananthapuram majority. Who are the two independent options?

Published on: Dec 13, 2025 03:58 pm IST The 45-year dominance of the CPM in the corporation appears set to end as the Left Democratic Front (LDF) was pushed to second place with 29 wins. The BJP is on the brink of a historic victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, securing in 50 out of 101 wards, as per Keral State Election Commission. The party is just shy of the halfway mark of 51 seats, making support from two independents crucial to forming the next administration. Thiruvananthapuram: BJP workers celebrate their victory during the Kerala local body polls, at a counting station in Thiruvananthapuram, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.(PTI) The 45-year dominance of the CPM in the corporation appears set to end as the Left Democratic Front (LDF) was pushed to second place with 29 wins and the United Democratic Front (UDF) holding onto just 15 wards. Follow Kerala election results live updates Meanwhile, two independent candidates have emerged as kingmakers in this closely contested election: Who is Sudheesh Kumar, won Poundkadavu ward Sudheesh Kumar, who contested …

People delivered verdict on CM’s diatribe against me, says Kishan Reddy

People delivered verdict on CM’s diatribe against me, says Kishan Reddy

The victory of the BJP candidates in the MLC elections is the people’s verdict against the baseless allegations made by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy against him and his party during the campaign said party president and Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Thursday. “There is clarity on the political landscape with these elections. For the second time after it came to power, people have voted against the Congress party. The Chief Minister is dodging responsibility in implementing the guarantees and resorting to attacking our party. But, the people did not believe him and voted in our favour. They sent the right message to those dreaming of being in power for 10 years,” said the BJP leader. Talking to the media after felicitating the newly elected MLCs – Komaraiah and Anji Reddy at the State office, Mr. Kishan Reddy said the party is not going to be overtly excited with the wins and instead will be focusing on further strengthening its support base in the coming days with the slogan – …

Ex-AAP leader Yogendra Yadav on why he ‘won’t celebrate’ Arvind Kejriwal-led party’s defeat in Delhi election | Latest News India

Ex-AAP leader Yogendra Yadav on why he ‘won’t celebrate’ Arvind Kejriwal-led party’s defeat in Delhi election | Latest News India

Former Aam Aadmi Party leader and Swaraj India party co-founder Yogendra Yadav has expressed deep concern over the implications of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party’s defeat in the Delhi assembly election, warning that the loss could signal the shrinking space for alternative politics and the marginalisation of the city’s underprivileged communities. Swaraj India party co-founder Yogendra Yadav and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. In an opinion piece for The Indian Express, Yogendra Yadav, however, acknowledges that the AAP’s loss was a verdict on its decade-long rule. Also Read | Ousted AAP leader Prashant Bhushan explains why Arvind Kejriwal lost Delhi election: ‘Beginning of the end’ “Yes, the AAP deserved its electoral drubbing. Yet there is nothing to celebrate here. Indeed, anyone who stands for constitutional democracy must worry and reflect. I worry, not because I am an admirer of AAP and its leadership. Frankly, the party that came to transform politics had accepted, within the first couple of years, the given rules of the game of politics. It is fair to say that in the Supreme Leader’s …

‘If you move to cinema…’: MP mocks Arvind Kejriwal after exit poll predicts BJP win | Latest News India

‘If you move to cinema…’: MP mocks Arvind Kejriwal after exit poll predicts BJP win | Latest News India

Reacting to the Delhi election exit poll results, BJP MP Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s “lies, deceit and corruption” had lost. He also took a swipe at the former Delhi chief minister, saying he would even defeat actors if he joined cinema. Former Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal casts his vote at a polling booth during the Delhi assembly elections. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times) “Kejriwal ji has already lost the election, and it’s not just his loss, but the loss of his lies, deceit, and corruption. Kejriwal ji, your place in politics is over. If you move to cinema, you might be able to beat good actors with your innocent style of acting. Kejriwal has cheated the poor people of Delhi,” he said. Most exit polls on Wednesday predicted a victory for the BJP over the ruling AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, while the Congress was projected to make no significant gains. Also read: Delhi election: Exit polls unanimous in predicting Congress rout Two exit …

How parties fared across 5 regions of Maharashtra | Latest News India

How parties fared across 5 regions of Maharashtra | Latest News India

The Mahayuti alliance’s landslide victory in Maharashtra’s assembly elections revealed a dramatic reshaping of the state’s political landscape, with traditional bastions falling and new power centres emerging across regions. BJP workers celebrate the party’s victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Navi Mumbai, on Saturday. (PTI) Overall, ruling Mahayuti alliance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar faction Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) won 235 of 288 seats, crushing opposition coalition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to be left with a joint tally at 50. In Marathwada, where the Mahayuti alliance had lost seven of eight Lok Sabha seats just six months ago, it staged a dramatic turnaround by winning 41 of 46 assembly seats. The BJP claimed 19 of 20 seats contested, Shiv Sena won 13 of 16, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP secured 8 of 9. Landslide for Mahayuti, across regions The dramatic shift in fortunes was attributed to multiple factors, most notably the changing dynamics of the Maratha reservation issue. While Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil’s agitation …