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Dynastic politics is gaining ground in Bengal this Lok Sabha election, deviating from the states tradition of nurturing grassroots leaders. Out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats, 13 are contested by political dynasties, a sharp rise from past elections which saw dynastic candidates in only three seats. Bengal, known for vibrant student politics, is now witnessing influential political families taking the spotlight. "This is a new trend in Bengal politics, shifting from class-based to dynasty politi...

By Tirthankar Mitra It is an open secret but it is talked about in whispers between Left and Congress leaders in West Bengal. It is about mutual transfer

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Sunday that the BJP is conspiring to cause harm to her and Trinamool General Secretary Abhishek Baner

Lok Sabha Elections News: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Sunday that the BJP is conspiring to cause harm to her and Trinamool General Secretary Abhishek Baner

Lok Sabha Elections News: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Sunday that the BJP is conspiring to cause harm to her and Trinamool General Secretary Abhishek Baner

Sporadic violence during polling in Coochbehar, West Bengal. Incidents include injuries to political workers and complaints filed with the ECI. The Rajbanshi populations role in the electoral outcome is significant.

‘Last vote for nation if Modi comes back’

In Coochbehar, Pramanik is taking on TMC's Basunia, but the real battle seems to be between Pramanik and Dinhata MLA Udayan Guha, who are engaged in a war of words for quite some time

There are around 2,537 voting booths in the Cooch Behar constituency this time and more than 300 of these have been identified as 'sensitive'. The area has witnessed violence in past panchayat, assembly, and Lok Sabha polls. Therefore, observers say, the tension here is palpable and booth workers of various parties and election officials too are a bit anxious

Prime Minister Modi and Mamata Banerjee address public rallies in Cooch Behar ahead of Lok Sabha elections. BJPs Nishith Pramanik and TMCs Jagadish Basunia contest in a saffron camp bastion. CAA promise crucial for BJPs success in the constituency.