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Hindustan Times analysis: The rise and fall of Mamata Banerjee, a street fighter
Hindustan Times analysis: The rise and fall of Mamata Banerjee, a street fighter

Hindustan Times analysis: The rise and fall of Mamata Banerjee, a street fighter

Politics in West Bengal has always been about street politics—massive rallies, violent protests, and empty roads on bandh days. This politics has shaped the state's destiny since independence. From Congress to the Left Front, and then from the Left Front to the Trinamool Congress, the street has been the main stage for every transition. And it was in this street politics that Mamata Banerjee established herself as a true fighter, leading from the front and defeating one rival after another.

Lotus blooms in West Bengal: Narendra Modi
Lotus blooms in West Bengal: Narendra Modi

Lotus blooms in West Bengal: Narendra Modi

The Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule in West Bengal has come to an end. The 'lotus' has bloomed in Bengal for the first time. With an unexpectedly large victory, the BJP is set to take the helm at Nabanna. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said this victory will be remembered for generations.

Bengal people have taught infiltrators and their protectors a lesson: Amit Shah
Bengal people have taught infiltrators and their protectors a lesson: Amit Shah

Bengal people have taught infiltrators and their protectors a lesson: Amit Shah

Federal Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah has said that the people of West Bengal have taught infiltrators and those who protect their interests a lesson that parties accustomed to the politics of appeasement will never forget. In a post on X on Monday, May 4, Shah said that the BJP will certainly fulfil the hope and trust that the people of Bengal have placed in Narendra Modi's leadership.

Several TMC offices attacked, set on fire in West Bengal amid vote counting
Several TMC offices attacked, set on fire in West Bengal amid vote counting

Several TMC offices attacked, set on fire in West Bengal amid vote counting

As vote counting for the West Bengal assembly election continued, multiple offices of Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress in various parts of the state have been allegedly attacked and set on fire by BJP workers and supporters, according to local media reports .

EC orders phones of Mamata-Suvendu to be seized, asks Abhishek to leave counting centre
EC orders phones of Mamata-Suvendu to be seized, asks Abhishek to leave counting centre

EC orders phones of Mamata-Suvendu to be seized, asks Abhishek to leave counting centre

On the day of vote counting for the West Bengal assembly election, the Election Commission directed the seizure of mobile phones from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari after they entered the Sakhawat Memorial School counting centre with their phones. Mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside counting centres .

Who will be the next Chief Minister of West Bengal?
Who will be the next Chief Minister of West Bengal?

Who will be the next Chief Minister of West Bengal?

The Bharatiya Janata Party is on course to form government in West Bengal for the first time, according to the latest available data. Of the 294 assembly seats, the BJP is leading in approximately 198 seats, while the ruling Trinamool Congress is ahead in 89 seats. A party needs 148 seats to form government, and with a clear lead, analysts believe a BJP government is all but certain.

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