From the streets of Kanthi to Writers’ Building, Adhikari’s trajectory, in all of its hail and haze, is one of political progression—of organisational pedigree, ground-level mobilisation, confrontational prominence and ultimately, feted recognition.
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A Rajya Sabha MP and veteran leader, the BJP state president exudes control, confidence, and composure.
Saayoni Ghosh is an MP from Jadavpur, West Bengal
Over the two phases of elections, no cases of death or major bombings were reported across 294 constituencies of the state. Analysts attribute the drop to a curtailed electoral span (2 phases as opposed to eight in 2021) and the heavy deployment of central paramilitary forces, with 1 CAPF personnel deployed for every 100-150 voters
BJP’s attempts at threading fish into campaign conversation are seen as a broader strategy to consolidate middle-class Bengali Hindu voters.
In Bengal’s high-voltage election, political theatrics, from jhaalmuri stunts to fish-wielding rallies, have replaced real discourse, leaving exhausted voters like Seema overwhelmed, ridiculing the spectacle, and asking what is truly going on.
Educationist Mittal’s unprecedented move to the BJP comes amidst the party’s numerous campaigns across Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have advertised their anti-corruption stand as the primary poll agenda this season.
A decisive voting bloc in Jangal Mahal remains uncertain, as demands for ST status and basic livelihoods go unmet
The Matua community’s history has been shaped by religious persecution, displacement, and a constant search for permanent identity.
Here, it is about assertion, identity, and a defiant stand for posterity.
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