pradip bhattacharya

The BJP has secured a decisive victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year reign with a two-thirds majority. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's defeat marks a significant political shift. The party is now poised to form the government, with the selection of the next chief minister being the immediate focus.

In a historic electoral upset, the BJP has secured its first-ever assembly election victory in West Bengal, unseating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after 15 years. The results, reflecting a record 92.47% voter turnout, saw the BJP's "Bhoy out, Bharosa in" slogan resonate strongly, surpassing the TMC's "Maa maati manush" narrative.

A new Bengali web series, Ichchepuran, is set to premiere. It tells the story of Apurba, an insurance agent whose life changes with a mysterious stone. The series explores his moral conflict as fortune brings dark consequences. Directed by Haranath Chakraborty, it features Debraj Bhattacharya and Ishani Sengupta. The narrative delves into desire, destiny, and difficult choices.

West Bengal's political landscape is witnessing a significant rise in dynastic representation for the 2026 assembly elections. Across major parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M), candidates from established political families are increasingly being fielded. This marks a departure from Bengal's traditional grassroots politics, as parties now prioritize candidates with existing voter recognition and organizational support.

Political parties met the Election Commission in Kolkata. Trinamool clashed with the Chief Election Commissioner over poll duration and voter deletions. Other parties like BJP, Congress, and CPM also urged for shorter election schedules, ideally in one or two phases. Concerns were raised about voter roll revision and the utilization of central forces.

"It is the Trinamool, which, after the civic polls, declared that there will be no alliance in the panchayat polls.We will not be coerced into any decision.

Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, pradip bhattacharya said that after the Pathankot Air base attack earlier this year, he had cautioned the Home Ministry and asked them to increase security in strategic locations across the country.

There is no need to go through the voting procedure for the Rajya Sabha election since six candidates filed nomination for the equal number of posts, according to sources. Congress candidate pradip bhattacharya filed his papers on Tuesday.

His address remains the same 59B Palm Avenue. But chief minister Buddhdeb Bhattacharjee may have an elevation of status from tenant to owner of the two-room flat which has been his home for 30 years.

The by-election might have proved that Congress-Trinamool Congress vote division gives tailwind to the Left Front.

State panchayat minister Subrata Mukherjee on Friday declared that the panchayat polls in Bengal will be held on April 26 and 30, sticking to the two phase rural polls.