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BJP Deploys Bihar Leaders to Target Caste Votes Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Polls

3Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

BJP Deploys Bihar Leaders to Target Caste Votes Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Polls

Patna, February 3:As West Bengal gears up for its upcoming Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is focusing on caste-based strategies to consolidate votes in its favor. The party has reportedly mobilized senior leaders from Bihar, representing different caste communities, to campaign in West Bengal and engage with voters along caste lines. Bihar BJP leaders are being tasked with appealing to migrant communities from Bihar who have settled in West Bengal, particularly in areas where their influence can sway the outcome. While West Bengal does not have the same rigid caste alignments as Bihar, the growing political awareness among migrant voters has prompted the party to deploy experienced leaders to manage caste-based outreach. Key Bihar Leaders in West Bengal Campaign...

Manipur NDA and BJP MLAs Rush to Delhi Amid Speculation Over Government Formation

3Feb

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north east, Politics, State

Manipur NDA and BJP MLAs Rush to Delhi Amid Speculation Over Government Formation

Imphal: Political activity in Manipur has intensified as more than 20 BJP and allied party MLAs left for Delhi on Sunday. The move has sparked fresh speculation about the formation of a popular government in the state. BJP State Chief Also Heads to DelhiLeaders from the BJP, National People's Party (NPP), and Naga People's Front (NPF) departed from Imphal airport following an urgent call from the party’s central leadership. Among those traveling is Manipur BJP President Akharimayum Sharda Devi. Reports indicate that a meeting in Delhi is expected to take place on 2 February. Before leaving for Delhi, Akharimayum Sharda Devi stated that all NDA MLAs had been summoned. She expressed confidence that a popular government would be formed. The visit comes as the current period of President...

Mamata Banerjee Slams Chief Election Commissioner, Calls Him ‘Arrogant and Dishonest’ After Meeting in Delhi

3Feb

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee Slams Chief Election Commissioner, Calls Him ‘Arrogant and Dishonest’ After Meeting in Delhi

Kolkata/New Delhi – February 2, 2026: Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at the Election Commission of India headquarters in New Delhi on Monday. Accompanied by TMC leaders including National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata voiced strong criticism of the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in the state. Speaking to reporters outside the EC office, Mamata said, “In my long political career, I have never seen a Chief Election Commissioner like him—so arrogant and dishonest. I have been a Union Minister four times and an MP seven times, yet I have never encountered such behavior. I told him plainly that no position is permanent. Every...

Mamata Blasts Chief Election Commissioner as ‘Arrogant and Liar’ After Meeting

3Feb

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Mamata Blasts Chief Election Commissioner as ‘Arrogant and Liar’ After Meeting

Kolkata/New Delhi – February 3, 2026: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp verbal attack on the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, following a meeting at the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi. The meeting, which lasted over an hour, ended with Mamata walking out, citing the CEC’s arrogance and disrespect toward her delegation. Addressing the media after the meeting, Mamata said, “In my long political career, I have seen many Chief Election Commissioners, but I have never encountered one as arrogant and dishonest as him. I have been a Member of Parliament seven times and a Union Minister four times, yet I have never met a CEC like this. He is extremely arrogant and deceitful. I told him plainly—no one stays in their positio...

Who Will Be Mumbai’s 78th Mayor? Election Likely on February 11

3Feb

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Who Will Be Mumbai’s 78th Mayor? Election Likely on February 11

Mumbai: The suspense over who will become Mumbai’s 78th mayor continues to grip the city. The new mayoral election is likely to take place on February 11, when all 227 elected BMC corporators will cast their votes to select the city’s next mayor. Following the mayoral election, voting for chairpersons of key committees such as Standing and Improvement Committees may take place on February 16. All 227 corporators completed their registration by Monday evening. As of last week, all parties except BJP and Shiv Sena had registered their corporators. How the Election Will Be ConductedThe mayoral election will be held in the BMC Corporation Hall, where all corporators will vote. Each party will nominate candidates based on their strength in the BMC and in accordance with reservation rules. Th...

India-US Trade Deal Seals, Bangladesh Faces Competitive Pressure

3Feb

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Politics, world

India-US Trade Deal Seals, Bangladesh Faces Competitive Pressure

Dhaka/Washington: Following India’s landmark trade agreement with the European Union, India has now signed a trade deal with the United States, confirmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement reduces the U.S. tariff on Indian goods from 50 percent to 18 percent, marking a major win for India and a potential setback for neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan. The deal comes as a double blow to these regional economies, which were already grappling with the India-EU trade agreement. Currently, the U.S. imposes tariffs of 20 percent on Bangladeshi products and 19 percent on Pakistani goods, making Indian exports more competitive under the new arrangement. Mohammad Yunus’ Earlier RemarksYou may recall how Mohammad Yunus, advisor to Ban...

Merger Between Two NCP Factions in Limbo, Sunil Tatkare Makes It Clear: ‘We Are Part of NDA’

3Feb

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Merger Between Two NCP Factions in Limbo, Sunil Tatkare Makes It Clear: ‘We Are Part of NDA’

Mumbai: Speculation over a possible merger between Ajit Pawar’s NCP and Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP) has hit a dead end. Maharashtra State President Sunil Tatkare of Ajit Pawar’s NCP clarified that his party is part of the NDA, while Sharad Pawar’s faction has instructed its leaders not to make any statements regarding a merger. Merger Talks Put on HoldSunil Tatkare said that anyone discussing a merger should first clarify whether they are personally in favor of it. He emphasized that Ajit Pawar’s NCP remains committed to the NDA alliance. On the other hand, Sharad Pawar’s leaders have been directed to avoid giving comments on merger talks and to speak only after consulting senior party leadership. Merger Rumors DismissedFollowing Ajit Pawar’s tragic death in a plane crash, reports emerge...

Who Will Become Mayor of Vasai-Virar? BJP Enters the Fray, Increasing Challenges for Hitendra Thakur

3Feb

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Who Will Become Mayor of Vasai-Virar? BJP Enters the Fray, Increasing Challenges for Hitendra Thakur

Mumbai: In a surprising twist in the Vasai-Virar mayoral race, the BJP has made the contest more interesting ahead of the election. Despite a sweeping victory in the Maharashtra municipal elections overall, the BJP had fallen short in Vasai-Virar, where the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) led by Hitendra Thakur had performed strongly. Now, BJP legislator Rajan Naik has officially thrown his hat in the ring, challenging Thakur in the mayoral election. With the vote scheduled for February 3, all eyes are on Vasai-Virar, as the contest promises a tight and dramatic showdown. Understanding the NumbersThe Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation has 29 wards, with a total of 115 seats contested by 547 candidates. The BVA secured a commanding 70 seats, while the BJP managed only 43. Congress and Shiv ...

BJP President Nitin Nabin Allotted Type-8 Government Bungalow, Formerly Shibu Soren’s Residence

3Feb

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Nation, Politics

BJP President Nitin Nabin Allotted Type-8 Government Bungalow, Formerly Shibu Soren’s Residence

New Delhi: The central government has allotted a Type-S government residence to Nitin Nabin, the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to sources, he has been given the prestigious bungalow at 1 Motilal Nehru Marg in Lutyens’ Delhi, which was earlier the official residence of former Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM leader Shibu Soren. Earlier, Nitin Nabin was offered the bungalow at 9 Sunheri Bagh Lane, but sources say he did not prefer that property. The allotment follows the Directorate of Estates rules, which allow national political party presidents who are not central ministers or MPs to be allotted government accommodation in the Type-S category. Facilities at the Type-8 BungalowThe Type-8 government bungalow is considered a high-grade official resid...

Budget 2026: CM Vishnudeo Sai Hails Centre’s Budget, Highlights Benefits for Chhattisgarh

3Feb

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Chhattisgarh, Politics, State

Budget 2026: CM Vishnudeo Sai Hails Centre’s Budget, Highlights Benefits for Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai praised the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday, calling it a historic document aimed at India’s golden and developed future. According to CM Sai, the budget will provide direct benefits to states like Chhattisgarh and foster inclusive growth across the country. The budget emphasizes three key objectives: accelerating economic growth and employment, meeting the expectations of the public, and ensuring the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Collective Effort, Inclusive Growth). Boost to Farmers’ Income CM Sai highlighted that the budget includes several measures to increase farmers’ income and strengthen the rural economy. Initiatives include improving agr...