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TMC leader arrested days before Falta re poll as EC timelines tighten and violence charges surface

TMC leader arrested days before Falta re poll as EC timelines tighten and violence charges surface

With Falta set for re-election on May 21 and results due May 24, West Bengal politics is heating up. Local police arrested Saidul Khan, a Trinamool Congress leader and vice-president of the Falta Panchayat Samiti, linking him to charges of attempted murder and inciting political violence after a Friday night raid. The move comes as the BJP now governs the state after ousting the TMC, and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to campaign ahead of the vote.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Mamata tells TMC defectors go ahead while she vows to rebuild the party from shattered election defeat

Mamata tells TMC defectors go ahead while she vows to rebuild the party from shattered election defeat

After TMC’s sharp defeat in West Bengal’s assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee met contesting candidates at her Kalighat residence and urged them to rebuild the party. She said anyone who wants to quit for other parties should leave, pledging she will revive TMC “afresh.” The message came as speculation of defections grew and the party shifted to opposition. TMC won 80 seats out of 294 total, with 211 candidates losing, and Banerjee herself defeated in Bhabanipur.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026

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BJP MLA Rathindra Bose becomes West Bengal Speaker unopposed first from North Bengal

BJP MLA Rathindra Bose becomes West Bengal Speaker unopposed first from North Bengal

BJP MLA Rathindra Bose was elected unopposed as Speaker of the West Bengal assembly on Friday, making history as the first legislator from North Bengal to hold the post. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari proposed his name, and pro tem Speaker Tapas Roy conducted a voice vote as support came from all 207 BJP MLAs. With the TMC choosing not to field a nominee, the result was settled without a contest, seen as a political signal to the region.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
TMC Suspended Riju Dutta Apologises to IPS Ajay Pal Sharma After Video Threat U Turn

TMC Suspended Riju Dutta Apologises to IPS Ajay Pal Sharma After Video Threat U Turn

Suspended TMC spokesman Riju Dutta has issued an unconditional apology on X to Uttar Pradesh IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, weeks after threatening him in a viral video linked to South 24 Parganas polling. Dutta claimed the original remarks followed party instructions and were made in an official capacity, but said BJP leaders from Uttar Pradesh and his legal counsel advised him to apologise, hoping the issue ends permanently. The apology follows TMC’s major 2026 Bengal election defeat and his suspension for breach of discipline.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
Mamata Banerjee appears in Calcutta High Court over post-poll violence claims demanding police FIRs

Mamata Banerjee appears in Calcutta High Court over post-poll violence claims demanding police FIRs

West Bengal’s former chief minister Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court on Thursday for a hearing tied to a post-poll violence PIL filed after the May 4 election results. Senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee alleged widespread hooliganism and targeting of Trinamool Congress workers, while petitioner Bikash Bhattacharya pointed to the demolition of Muslim shopkeepers’ makeshift stalls in Kolkata’s Hog Market area using a bulldozer. Banerjee also urged the court to direct police to register FIRs for all poll-related violence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
TMC flags voter deletions in West Bengal, says margins in 31 seats were wiped out

TMC flags voter deletions in West Bengal, says margins in 31 seats were wiped out

The TMC has told the Supreme Court that voter deletions affected West Bengal assembly election results, arguing that BJP’s winning margins in 31 seats were smaller than the number of removed voters. It cited Jangipara, alleging over 5,000 deletions beyond the victory margin. The court said election-result challenges require a separate application and asked for quick decisions on appeals.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026

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ED arrests Sujit Bose in alleged municipal jobs scam over flats cash and candidate list

ED arrests Sujit Bose in alleged municipal jobs scam over flats cash and candidate list

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose, a TMC leader, in connection with alleged irregularities in municipal recruitments. ED claims he recommended 150 candidates for jobs in exchange for flats and cash, as part of a broader probe into recruitment wrongdoing across West Bengal municipalities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
Z Plus Security for TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Cut on Day One of BJP Rule

Z Plus Security for TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Cut on Day One of BJP Rule

Abhishek Banerjee’s Z-plus security cover has been downgraded after a fresh review on the first day of the new BJP-led government. The Z-plus category, typically reserved for high-risk VIPs and involving CRPF commandos, had been in place for several years. Banerjee is expected to receive a lower security category going forward, according to sources.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
Supreme Court lets Mamata Banerjee file fresh pleas over SIR-linked vote margin controversy

Supreme Court lets Mamata Banerjee file fresh pleas over SIR-linked vote margin controversy

The Supreme Court has allowed Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress leaders to file fresh petitions related to West Bengal election outcomes. The move comes after concerns that in some constituencies, voter deletions from revised electoral rolls linked to SIR may have been larger than the winning margins. The court’s observation follows a dispute over the Election Commission’s voter roll revision and points affected parties toward election-law remedies.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Modi accuses TMC of authoritarian blend of Congress and Left vices across Bengal

Modi accuses TMC of authoritarian blend of Congress and Left vices across Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Trinamool Congress, calling it authoritarian and arguing the party failed to break from its Congress roots. He claimed TMC absorbed “negative habits” associated with the Left, citing allegations of violence and grassroots intimidation after the end of 34 years of Marxist rule in West Bengal. The remarks sharpened the BJP versus TMC political clash ahead of elections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026

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BJP calls itself Ma Ganga as Samik Bhattacharya rejects washing machine claims

BJP calls itself Ma Ganga as Samik Bhattacharya rejects washing machine claims

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya hit back at claims his party is a “washing machine” for defectors. He likened the BJP to holy Ganga, saying strict entry protocols decide who joins. Bhattacharya also claimed several Trinamool Congress leaders want to switch sides, but said the BJP is not accepting new members right now.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta alleges I PAC captured TMC systems while Mamata and Abhishek stayed silent

Suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta alleges I PAC captured TMC systems while Mamata and Abhishek stayed silent

Suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta launched a harsh attack on Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, alleging an “outsider organisation” called I-PAC captured the party’s internal mechanisms. He accused the leadership of handling ED raid fallout by quickly securing sensitive party data, while BJP dismissed it as “no vacancy” for outsiders. The dispute adds fresh pressure inside TMC ahead of elections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 10 May 2026
TMC alleges panchayat member death in Hooghly as BJP denies role amid shop arson

TMC alleges panchayat member death in Hooghly as BJP denies role amid shop arson

A Trinamool Congress panchayat member’s body was found in Hooghly on Sunday, prompting the party to claim its post-poll violence death toll has risen to six, while BJP denies involvement. In Purba Medinipur’s Khejuri, police are also investigating reports that more than sixty shops were set ablaze by BJP-backed individuals. Authorities are examining both cases.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Mamata Banerjee Urges United Opposition as BJP CM Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath in Bengal

Mamata Banerjee Urges United Opposition as BJP CM Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath in Bengal

Hours after Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister since independence, Mamata Banerjee called for a united opposition platform against the BJP across the state. She also signaled her party is ready to challenge the election outcome in court, pointing toward a major legal battle ahead.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 10 May 2026

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TMC names Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as LoP as BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari becomes Bengal CM

TMC names Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as LoP as BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari becomes Bengal CM

On the day Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister, TMC announced changes to its legislative leadership. Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay was appointed Leader of the Opposition, while Firhad Hakim was named Chief Whip. The move signals a rapid restructuring as the BJP claimed a historic Assembly election win and took charge of the state government.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026
Suvendu Adhikari Nandigram shock to West Bengal CM rise explained in minutes

Suvendu Adhikari Nandigram shock to West Bengal CM rise explained in minutes

Suvendu Adhikari’s political arc spans from being a close aide of Mamata Banerjee to a decisive break with the TMC and a BJP shift in 2020. After beating Banerjee in Nandigram in 2021, his career has been marked by repeated wins as MP and MLA, plus a family legacy that continues to shape his influence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
TMC suspends three spokespersons for anti party remarks after West Bengal poll defeat

TMC suspends three spokespersons for anti party remarks after West Bengal poll defeat

The Trinamool Congress has suspended three spokespersons for six years after allegations of anti-party remarks following TMC’s defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Party leaders said the remarks violated party discipline, while show-cause notices were also issued to others for comments critical of leadership and electoral strategy. The move signals tighter control of internal debate post-defeat.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Mamata Banerjee pushes opposition to build a joint platform targeting the BJP ahead of elections

Mamata Banerjee pushes opposition to build a joint platform targeting the BJP ahead of elections

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged Left and national opposition parties to unite against the BJP, calling for a “joint platform” to challenge the saffron camp. She alleged atrocities against TMC workers after the election and argued that BJP should remain the central adversary, dismissing “enemy’s enemy is my friend” politics.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026

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Congress alleges TMC missteps derailed INDIA alliance coordination in Bengal ahead of polls

Congress alleges TMC missteps derailed INDIA alliance coordination in Bengal ahead of polls

Congress Maharashtra MLA Amin Patel claimed TMC’s “mistakes” blocked proper alliance alignment in West Bengal. He said Congress is a national party and alleged Mamata Banerjee failed to coordinate with INDIA bloc leadership before the state elections. The remarks add to the INDIA bloc’s internal friction as parties try to settle blame for seat-sharing and campaign strategy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Mamata Banerjee updates her X bio after BJP ends TMC rule in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee updates her X bio after BJP ends TMC rule in West Bengal

After Suvendu Adhikari became West Bengal’s Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee updated her X bio to reflect her past terms in office. The change comes right after the BJP ended the TMC’s 15-year rule following recent Assembly elections. Adhikari, formerly linked to the TMC, now leads the state government, as Banerjee had earlier questioned the results.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
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