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Vivek Agnihotri accuses Mamata Banerjee of banning The Kashmir Files and The Bengal Files (Sept 2025 release starring Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher), assaults, and FIRs in Bengal. "Never again," he vows, celebrating the "unprecedented victory."

Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of using state machinery for political vendetta against MPs who joined the BJP. He alleged selective targeting through various agencies, presenting these concerns to the President. Another rebel MP, Sandeep Pathak, stated they sought constitutional safeguards from the President, who assured protection.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5. The meeting concerns seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs who have merged with the Bharatiya janata party. Mann seeks to discuss the recall of these MPs. The Rajya Sabha Chairman has officially accepted the merger. This reduces the Aam Aadmi Party's strength in the Upper House.

Kaliaganj, a rural West Bengal constituency, gears up for a contest between TMC's Nitai Baishya, BJP's Utpal Maharaj, and Congress's Girdhari Pramanik in 2026. The region, focused on agriculture and small businesses, faces key issues like irrigation, crop prices, and infrastructure. Last elections saw a close fight, with the TMC winning by 9,000 votes, indicating a divided electorate.

Chakulia, a key West Bengal constituency, gears up for a spirited 2026 contest featuring TMC's Minhajul Arfin Azad, BJP's Manoj Jain, and Congress's Ali Imran Ramz. The region, heavily reliant on agriculture and rural livelihoods, faces pressing issues like irrigation, crop prices, and infrastructure development. Voter turnout in the district was notably high.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma expressed surprise over Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign as West Bengal CM post-election defeat, questioning her stance on democratic institutions. Meanwhile, Varma shared a viral throwback photo of a young Thalapathy Vijay behind M. Karunanidhi, highlighting the unpredictable journey of success and sparking widespread discussion.

West Bengal's assembly election results reveal widespread public anger against the Trinamool Congress, according to AUJP founder Humayun Kabir. He accused the ruling party of extensive corruption, surpassing even British-era exploitation. Kabir, a former TMC leader, expressed confidence in winning his seats, as early trends indicated a significant shift in power.

Trinamool Congress has nominated Bayron Biswas for the Sagardighi assembly seat, setting up a contest against BJP's Tapas Chakraborty. This Murshidabad district constituency saw TMC's Subrata Saha win by a significant margin in 2021. Previously, in 2016, Saha also secured victory, though by a narrower margin against the Congress. The seat has a history of TMC dominance.

In a closely watched West Bengal election, RG Kar rape victim’s mother and BJP candidate Ratna Debnath is currently leading in Panihati. She is campaigning on women's safety and her daughter's memory against TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh. Nationally, BJP leads on 121 seats, TMC on 71, with high voter turnout recorded.

Biraj Biswas of the BJP secured a decisive victory in West Bengal's Karandighi, winning by nearly 20,000 votes against TMC's Gautam Paul. This rural constituency, focused on agriculture and facing issues like irrigation and infrastructure, saw a high voter turnout. The 2021 election also highlighted Karandighi's competitive political scene.

Migrant Bengali communities in Punjab are divided following the West Bengal election results, with some expressing disappointment over the Trinamool Congress's setback and others celebrating the Bharatiya janata party's gains. Returning voters shared surprise and confusion, with some questioning electoral processes. Supporters of the BJP described the outcome as a 'new dawn' for the state.