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Amit Shah vows to block Babri Masjid replica in Bengal while BJP worker lives

Amit Shah vows to block Babri Masjid replica in Bengal while BJP worker lives

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP will not allow construction of a “Babri Masjid” in West Bengal as long as even one party worker remains alive. He accused Mamata Banerjee’s government of permitting a mosque modeled on the Babri structure in Murshidabad. Shah also promised that after May 5, the BJP will identify and jail “infiltrators.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Supreme Court warns Mamata Banerjee over obstructing probes calling it perilous to democracy

Supreme Court warns Mamata Banerjee over obstructing probes calling it perilous to democracy

The Supreme Court criticised alleged gherao and the detention of judicial officers involved in West Bengal’s SIR exercise, calling it an extraordinary, election-driven situation where democracy is at risk. In hearings, the court also alleged interference by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a Central agency’s investigation, warning that actions by a state CM could jeopardise the democratic process.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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Amit Shah Calls Time For Mamata Didi Bye Bye In Darjeeling Justice Vow

Amit Shah Calls Time For Mamata Didi Bye Bye In Darjeeling Justice Vow

Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrapped up his West Bengal campaign with sharp attacks on Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and the Congress party. In Darjeeling, he pledged to end alleged injustice toward the Gorkha community, using his remarks as a signal of intensified political pressure ahead of the next crucial electoral phase.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Mamata Banerjee Fires Back Over Staged Jhal Muri Stopover With Bhelpuri Challenge

Mamata Banerjee Fires Back Over Staged Jhal Muri Stopover With Bhelpuri Challenge

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took aim at the BJP and Prime Minister, alleging the party stage-managed the PM’s election-related stopover in Jhargram to eat jhal muri. Speaking at Bowbazar, she turned the debate to her own food habits, saying she eats everything from fish and chicken curry to dhokla, dosa and Eid vermicelli—adding, “Don’t teach me religion.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Can BJP blitz breach TMC citadel Why Bengal keeps defying national momentum

Can BJP blitz breach TMC citadel Why Bengal keeps defying national momentum

West Bengal’s election battleground remains dominated by Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress, while the BJP tries to convert national momentum into local victories. Despite its growth, the BJP struggles with the “outsider” perception, weaker grassroots reach, and incomplete leadership depth. TMC holds an edge through deep organisational networks, emotional voter connect, and welfare-linked support, especially among women and rural communities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Bengal polls first phase goes live from rival war rooms as Mamata and Shah track booths in real time

Bengal polls first phase goes live from rival war rooms as Mamata and Shah track booths in real time

In West Bengal’s first assembly election phase, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Union Minister Amit Shah reportedly led rival war rooms, using real-time voting updates and booth-level feedback to steer ground strategy. The day saw sporadic violence alongside high turnout, underscoring how tightly both sides adjusted responses from their command centres as the high-stakes contest unfolded.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury attacks Mamata over voter list issues and vows Congress fight all seats alone

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury attacks Mamata over voter list issues and vows Congress fight all seats alone

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury sharply criticized Mamata Banerjee over voter list-related problems, arguing the situation wouldn’t be so complex if she had worked with the ECI. He says Congress will contest every assembly seat alone this time and aims to build strength in every polling booth. He also outlined expectations for Malda and Murshidabad.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Mamata Banerjee warns BJP that running Bengal from Delhi will backfire

Mamata Banerjee warns BJP that running Bengal from Delhi will backfire

Mamata Banerjee said she saw voters in Chowrangee, Bhabanipur, Jadavpur and Tollyganj turn out with “clear intent” to defend Bengal’s identity. Posting on X, she attacked leaders she said seek to dictate politics from Delhi, alleging attempts to divide people and distort culture. She warned that Bengal has “a long memory and a stronger spine.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Supreme Court slams Mamata Banerjee over alleged ED raid interference democracy cannot be put at peril

Supreme Court slams Mamata Banerjee over alleged ED raid interference democracy cannot be put at peril

The Supreme Court criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after objections to an Enforcement Directorate raid at I-PAC offices in Kolkata. The bench said a Chief Minister cannot endanger democracy and stressed the matter is extraordinary, urging courts to consider real conditions on the ground in West Bengal rather than ignoring them.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Viral BJP Fish Curry Clip Sparks Bengal Ban Debate After Mamata Banerjee Remark

Viral BJP Fish Curry Clip Sparks Bengal Ban Debate After Mamata Banerjee Remark

A video showing BJP leaders, including MP Anurag Thakur, eating fish curry while campaigning in West Bengal has gone viral. The clip reignited attention on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim that a BJP government would stop fish and egg consumption in Bengal. The exchange is adding fuel to political rhetoric ahead of the state elections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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Mamata slammed for false Gandhi knighthood claim after Jallianwala Bagh protest allegation

Mamata slammed for false Gandhi knighthood claim after Jallianwala Bagh protest allegation

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sparked a political firestorm after claiming at a rally that Mahatma Gandhi returned his knighthood in protest of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Critics say the assertion is historically incorrect, prompting backlash ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections and raising questions about the veracity of the remarks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Mamata Banerjee fires at Delhi BJP saying Bengal cannot be governed from afar

Mamata Banerjee fires at Delhi BJP saying Bengal cannot be governed from afar

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged voters to back “Maa-Mati-Manush” candidates in the second phase of assembly polls, accusing the BJP of distorting Bengal’s culture. Speaking on X, she argued the state has progressed despite constant obstruction and called on people to rise above differences, voting once again for the TMC to protect Bengal’s identity.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
EC blocks Mamata Banerjee rally in Bhawanipore as TMC cries bias ahead of polls

EC blocks Mamata Banerjee rally in Bhawanipore as TMC cries bias ahead of polls

The Election Commission of India has denied permission for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s proposed rally in Bhawanipore ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, drawing an angry response from the Trinamool Congress. Banerjee questioned alleged bias, pointing to how quickly permission was reportedly granted for PM Narendra Modi’s rallies, intensifying the campaign’s political tension.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Mamata Banerjee brands Delimitation Bill a ploy to divide India ahead of West Bengal voting

Mamata Banerjee brands Delimitation Bill a ploy to divide India ahead of West Bengal voting

Ahead of West Bengal elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Delimitation Bill of being a scheme to “divide” the country. She claimed the “downfall” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP has started and highlighted her government’s reservation-backed push for women’s representation at the local level. She urged voters to reject the BJP and its supporters in the polls.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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