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TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee is a two-time MP from Diamond Harbour and is seeking a third term. The BJP has fielded Abhijit Das | Latest News India
Dynastic politics has been a prominent feature of Indian democracy, but its increased presence in Bengal this Lok Sabha election marks a significant departure from the state's tradition of cultivating leaders from grassroots politics.
Dynastic politics is gaining ground in Bengal this Lok Sabha election, deviating from the state's 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 politics. Never before have so many candidates hailed from political lineages," said political scien...
Much before the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll schedule on March 16, the Diamond Harbour constituency in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district was the most talked about seat in the state. And it continues to remain so with polling ...
There are two questions that no one has answers to. How has Ghosh, perhaps the only one in Trinamul who publicly vilified his party supremo Mamata Banerjee when he was in jail, reached where he is now? And why is he doing what he does?