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Narendra Modi Targets TMC Over Jhalmuri Remark Promises Faster CAA Rollout

Kolkata, April 23, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified his attack on the Trinamool Congress during election campaigning in West Bengal, stating that his recent “jhalmuri” moment had delivered a strong political message to the ruling party. He used the remark to criticise the opposition and signal growing support for his party in the state. […]

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ECI crackdown in Bengal: 106 history-sheeters held ahead of first phase voting

Kolkata: The Election Commission has stepped up pre-poll enforcement in West Bengal, with 106 individuals with criminal records detained in a coordinated overnight operation as authorities tighten security before the first phase of assembly elections. The action was carried out across multiple districts as part of preventive measures aimed at curbing intimidation, violence and unlawful […]

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PM Modi’s Jhalmuri Stop in Jhargram: Shopkeeper’s One Regret That Became a Lifetime Story

During the election campaign in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected stop at a small roadside stall in Jhargram to enjoy a simple serving of jhalmuri. The brief interaction quickly grabbed attention nationwide, but it’s the shopkeeper’s reaction afterward that has truly captured people’s hearts. The stall owner, Vikram Shaw, was caught […]

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Maach, Maangsho and Politics: Is Food Debate Influencing West Bengal Elections?

Kolkata: In the middle of an intense election season in West Bengal, an unexpected issue has taken centre stage—food. What people eat, particularly the consumption of non-vegetarian dishes, has turned into a political talking point, sparking debate across households, markets, and popular eateries. The controversy gained momentum after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the […]

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Bharatiya Janata Party Unveils West Bengal Poll Manifesto with Welfare and Governance Promises

Kolkata: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, outlining a series of welfare measures, governance reforms and security-focused initiatives aimed at attracting voters. The party has promised financial support of ₹3,000 per month for women and unemployed youth, along with a strong push for job creation and […]

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Narendra Modi Slams TMC in Bengal, Promises Six Guarantees if BJP Comes to Power

Haldia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, urging voters to bring change in the upcoming assembly elections while outlining a set of six assurances under a potential BJP government. Addressing a public gathering in Haldia, a political stronghold of opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari, […]

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