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Topic: Nandigram

5 reasons why Nandigram is the biggest battle for Mamata in her 40-year political career

Mamata Banerjee’s decision to contest from Nandigram came after her former protege Suvendu Adhikari, who won the seat in 2016, defected to the BJP.

‘Begum’ Mamata vs BJP ‘rioters’ – how high-profile Nandigram battle has taken a communal turn

The population of Nandigram, one of 16 assembly constituencies in East Midnapore, is 34 per cent Muslim. The figure is below 20 per cent in the remaining constituencies.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee conducts massive roadshow in Nandigram

Banerjee led the 8-km-long roadshow from Reyapara Khudiram More to Thakurchowk in her wheelchair. The constituency will go to polls on 1 April.

Mamata says she’s contesting from Nandigram as ‘mark of respect to martyrs’ of 2007 firing

Mamata Banerjee has put out her first tweet since allegedly being attacked. Her party observes 14 March as 'Nandigram Divas' in memory of those killed in anti-land acquisition stir.

Mamata’s leg injury ‘accidental’, not due to attack, special observers tell EC

Preliminary police findings submitted to EC last week also said the Nandigram incident that left CM Mamata Banerjee injured was an accident, and not an attack. EC to decide today.

In West Bengal, an injured Mamata Banerjee is more lethal for BJP. Over to Modi

West Bengal will for the first time see a chief minister and a fiery leader, who never bows down, hit the campaign trail in a wheelchair.

Mamata visited 19 temples, 1 Muslim shrine in 28-hr Nandigram tour, before returning injured

Mamata Banerjee began her election campaign in Nandigram Tuesday, but returned to Kolkata Wednesday with an injured foot.

Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Nandigram assembly seat for West Bengal polls

Nandigram assembly constituency is set for a high-octane battle with the TMC supremo contesting from the seat against Suvendu Adhikari, who recently switched over to the BJP.

Nandigram, Singur farmers angry with Mamata as getting land back hasn’t improved their lot

Farmers in Singur, Nandigram got their land back, but it is ‘uncultivable’. They’re angry because Trinamool didn’t help them, say the agitation was just politics.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.