Politics

The fight in Hooghly is intense and intense (Hooghly Election Result). Even before the announcement of the election date, speculations started about the names of candidates for many constituencies (West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Result). There is also a strong discussion on various social media about who is going to be the candidate for which assembly constituency – Trinamool Congress, BJP, CPM. And after the announcement of the candidate list of the ruling party, many equations have changed. There are a total of 18 assembly constituencies in Hooghly. They are Uttarpara, Srirampur, Chapdani, Jangipara, Chanditala, Chandannagar, Chunchura, Balagarh, Saptagram, Pandua, Dhanekhali, Tarkeshwar, Singur, Haripal, Arambagh, Khanakul, Goghat, Purshura. Among these, many assembly constituencies are under scrutiny. One of which is Uttarpara. The most discussed issue was who will be the Trinamool candidate in this constituency. The Trinamool Congress candidate in Uttarpara assembly constituency is Prabhyanya Banerjee, son of ruling party MP Kalyan Banerjee. The CPM has fielded one of its most popular leaders, Meenakshi Mukherjee, here. Meenakshi has been in Uttarpara many times since long before the CPM announced its candidate list. She had emphasized on building strong public relations. And keeping that in mind, she has also campaigned in various places in Uttarpara assembly constituency. The crowd at Meenakshi’s campaign has also come to the fore due to the wealth of social media. The BJP has fielded Dipanjan Chakraborty in this constituency. This candidate was also in the news even before the elections. Various controversies have been heard about her name, the truth of which ABP Anand has not verified.

Mamata Banerjee holds meeting with MLAs in Kalighat. Out of 80 MLAs, 16 to 17 have come to the meeting so far, sources say. Abhishek fell into public anger, why did a large section of party leaders remain silent, Kunal Ghosh may become vocal, sources say. Abhishek fell into public anger, why didn’t a section of party leaders take to the streets? Why are they silent on social media? Questions may arise in the meeting, sources say. The meeting was reportedly convened to discuss organizational matters, upcoming political strategies, and constituency-related issues. While the leadership expected broader participation, the limited attendance has drawn attention within political circles. Party sources indicated that some legislators were unable to attend due to prior commitments and engagements in their respective constituencies. Nevertheless, the low turnout has sparked speculation regarding internal coordination and communication within the party ranks. Addressing the attendees, Mamata Banerjee is believed to have emphasized the importance of maintaining close contact with the public, strengthening grassroots activities, and preparing for upcoming political challenges.

Trinamool leader (TMC News) Laudohar Gogla area president Gautam Ghosh, who is the ’emperor’ of illegal sand smuggling and terrorism in the area, was arrested by the local police. After Gautam Ghosh was arrested, BJP supporters raised slogans of ‘Chor Chor’ in front of the police station. The picture is much the same in Singur. This time a Trinamool panchayat member has been arrested in Singur. The Trinamool panchayat member, who was arrested on multiple charges including extortion, beating up BJP workers, vandalizing houses, and threatening others, is in the wrong hands. The police sent the accused to court today. Shuvo Bhattacharya and Titas Bandopadhyay, both are active Trinamool activists. Shuvo is the youth president of Trinamool and the other is Titas the leader of Trinamool Chhatra Parishad. Kaushik Mukherjee, an active worker of BJP’s Mandal 1, has complained against these two for various issues including threats and torture since 2021. Kaushik lodged a complaint against them at Raniganj police station. Based on that complaint, the police arrested these two accused on Wednesday night.

A councilor of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) from the Serampur Municipality was arrested following an alleged attack on police personnel during a local disturbance on Friday evening, officials said. According to police sources, the incident took place during an operation conducted to control a tense situation in the area. The councilor, along with a group of supporters, allegedly obstructed police officers while they were carrying out their duties. Authorities claimed that some officers were verbally abused and physically attacked during the confrontation. Following the incident, a case was registered under multiple sections related to assault on public servants, obstruction of government duty, and unlawful assembly. The accused councilor was later taken into custody for questioning. Senior police officials stated that law and order in the area remains under control and additional personnel have been deployed to prevent further unrest. Meanwhile, local political leaders reacted strongly to the arrest, with party members demanding a fair investigation into the matter.

In a show of grassroots outreach, a political candidate was seen participating in traditional agricultural work during an election campaign in a rural area of West Bengal. The candidate joined local farmers in cutting straw, symbolizing solidarity with the agrarian community and highlighting the importance of agriculture in the region’s economy.Surrounded by supporters and villagers, the candidate interacted closely with residents, addressing their concerns and emphasizing commitments toward rural development, farmer welfare, and employment opportunities. Party flags and campaign posters were visible in the background, reflecting the active political atmosphere ahead of the upcoming elections. Local residents expressed mixed reactions—while some appreciated the candidate’s hands-on approach and willingness to connect with farmers, others noted that long-term policy action would be the true measure of commitment. Such campaign strategies, blending symbolism with direct public engagement, have become increasingly common in West Bengal politics, where candidates aim to build personal connections with voters at the grassroots level.

BJP candidate in Serampore accused of distributing money. Trinamool accuses BJP of distributing money to buy votes. ‘False allegations, let them search the car and prove it’, BJP candidate takes car to police station, counter-challenging. Second phase of voting in the state on April 29. Voting in Serampore assembly constituency is also on that day. Serious allegations have been made against BJP candidate there. On the other hand, the accused BJP candidate has also counter-challenged. The BJP candidate from Serampore said, “Today, Trinamool attacked me without finding a way. They surrounded me on the entire road. Their statement was that I had pulled out in a car and was giving away money. Despite my repeated statements and explanations, they did not believe me. They wanted to create a narrative in the entire area that I was giving away money. I said that they should search my car. They came to beat me. I had removed the glass of the car. They pushed the car. I was forced to call the SDO. I informed the police at the police station. When the police went there, I also told them to check my car in front of them and see if there was money.” BJP workers beaten on charges of spreading money, car searched, only sweet pots and clothes found. It is reported that BJP workers were beaten up after stopping a car on charges of spreading money. After the BJP workers were beaten up, the car was searched, only sweet pots and clothes were found. It is reported that Trinamool supporters attacked a car with the BJP symbol in Belur. There were allegations that money was being spread before the elections in a car with the BJP symbol. Further allegations, Trinamool seized the car as soon as it reached a house in Belur.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has come out to campaign in the state and has once again attacked Trinamool and BJP by putting them on the same seat . He attacked Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi simultaneously. He claimed that Modi is corrupt at the national level, Trinamool and Mamata are corrupt in West Bengal. He also commented that if Mamata had done her job properly, BJP would not have grown so much in West Bengal today. (Rahul Gandhi Attacks Mamata Banerjee). Rahul Gandhi campaigned in Serampore on Saturday ahead of the second phase of the elections . There, he said, “What Modi is doing all over India, Mamata ji and Trinamool are doing the same in Bengal. Narendra Modi does nothing for the common people. He works for two-three industrialists, whose profits go to Modi and the BJP. Here Mamata ji is also doing the same. He has destroyed industry and increased unemployment.” (West Bengal Assembly Election 2026). Rahul also claimed that during Mamata’s tenure, industry in the state has come to an end, unemployment has increased, and the intimidation of Trinamool goons has increased. In his words, “If you want a job in Bengal, you have to have a relationship with Trinamool. Trinamool goons work for the party people. They do not work for the common people. Earlier, Ambassador cars were manufactured here in the Hindustan Motors factory. First the Left and then Mamataji have ended it.”