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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
TopicBengal BJP

Topic: Bengal BJP

Bengal is staring at the winner’s curse. A win isn’t an endorsement of either Mamata or BJP

While high voting percentages usually signal a desire for change, in Bengal’s climate of violence, it may reflect a desperate bid for survival.

The battle for South Kolkata—Swapan Dasgupta vows to end mafia Raj

Swapan Dasgupta told ThePrint the mafia under the patronage of TMC in West Bengal controls everything, from the Kalighat Temple to real estate transactions and parking.

Wanted—A Bengali face. Why the BJP’s reliance on the central leadership has its limits

The 70-year wait for a saffron surge after the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the precursor of the BJP, was formed. But can the BJP conquer Mookerjee’s Bengal?

How Mamata Banerjee turned Bengali identity into a potent electoral weapon

The TMC has positioned itself as the representative of Bengaliness ahead of the West Bengal elections, ready to defend Bengali pride in the face of an onslaught by bohiragotos of the BJP. The TMC has positioned itself as the representative of Bengaliness ahead of the West Bengal elections, ready to defend Bengali pride in the face of an onslaught by bohiragotos of the BJP.

Why BJP old-timers in Cooch Behar aren’t happy with high-command’s man Pramanik, moved to safer seat

At two Ram Navami events in Mathabhanga, ThePrint found underwhelming crowds for Nisith Pramanik, belying his reputation as a strongman and ex-MP.

10 examples of the BJP’s ‘Bengal Virodhi’ mindset—mispronunciations to unpaid dues

The most telling example of the BJP-Sangh Parivar’s Bengal Virodhi mindset is the grotesquely patriarchal and misogynist language used by its leaders against Mamata Banerjee.

Tagore, Bankim & the battle for Bengal’s soul—BJP caught in its own cultural crossfire

Vande Mataram vs Jana Gana Mana: As Bengal polls approach, BJP walks tightrope between Bankim’s song & Tagore’s legacy. 5 yrs after invoking Amar Sonar Bangla to woo Bengal, BJP on the defensive.

Elected Bengal BJP chief, Samik Bhattacharya is party’s RSS-backed warhorse

New Delhi: Ahead of the crucial assembly elections scheduled for next year in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed senior party leader...

Has Bengal forgotten Left? After hat-trick of ducks, it can learn from Rahul Gandhi

Bengal’s Left parties landed 0 seats in 2019 & 2024 Lok Sabha polls as well as 2021 assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi-style yatras by young Communists may be their only hope in Bengal.

Raj Bhavan staffer accuses West Bengal governor of ‘inappropriately touching’ her, he denies charge

Woman had reportedly been employed with Raj Bhavan since 2019. Developments come hours before PM Modi’s visit to West Bengal during which he is to stay at Raj Bhavan.

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Want to save Alphonso mango from heatwave? Start with open data

The Maharashtra government must fund activities that can develop, certify, and rapidly multiply climate-resilient mango cultivars, along with other agricultural products.

Lesson for India from the West: AI is hollowing out white-collar jobs & birthing a new middle-class elite

Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.