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        The BJP leadership has issued a stern.      message stating that no leader or worker from the Trinamool Congress will be inducted into the party  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee :  The BJP leadership has issued a stern message stating that no leader or worker from the Trinamool Congress will be inducted into the party. On behalf of the party, it has been announced that—in their efforts to strengthen the organization—they intend to rely primarily on their own ideology and long-serving cadres. Rather than pursuing a strategy of merely boosting their numbers by recruiting members from other parties, they are placing a strong emphasis on upholding their principled stance. Sources within the BJP claim that many individuals defecting from the Trinamool Congress have done so in the past for personal gain—actions that are not always consistent with the party's discipline and public image. Consequently, a decision has been taken to exercise gr...

  Trump Worries as Dollar's Value Fluctuates   Sanchita chatterjee: As of May 5, 2026, 1 US Dollar (USD) is trading at approximately 95.36 against the Indian Rupee (INR) and approximately 120.10 against the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT). Due to political shifts, an increase in remittances, and a decline in *Hundi* (informal money transfer) activities, the price of the dollar in Bangladesh has dropped slightly compared to previous levels; conversely, the value of the dollar in the international market remains somewhat volatile. 1 Dollar \(\approx \) 95.36 Indian Rupees (Source: BookMyForex) | 1 Dollar \(\approx \) 120.10 Taka (Interbank Rate) According to data from Bangladesh Bank, the price of the dollar has declined following a rise in remittances of over 26 percent. With the reduction in illicit money laundering, the supply of dollars through formal banking channels has increased; meanwhile, the Dollar Index (DXY) has strengthened slightly in the global market during the month of M...

Free travel for women on government buses will be introduced.  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the BJP has pledged in its election manifesto (Sankalp Patra) that, if elected to power in West Bengal, it will introduce free travel facilities for women on all state-run buses. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stated that, should the BJP government come to power, this service could become effective starting June 1st. This initiative has been designed with the twin objectives of empowering women and reducing commuting costs .Free travel facilities for women on government buses are already in place in several other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab.

   Sanchita chatterjee kolkata dated May 4, 2026, acting on directives from the Election Commission of India, Central Forces have cordoned off the Kalighat residence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress All-India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. These Central Forces have been deployed at the Kalighat residence of Mamata and Abhishek as a special precautionary measure, amidst apprehensions regarding potential post-election unrest. The Commission has taken this step in light of reports of disturbances across the state and incidents where Trinamool candidates were attacked in various locations. In addition to the Central Forces, additional police personnel have been deployed from Lalbazar, and special surveillance arrangements—featuring plainclothes officers—have been implemented along the stretch extending from Hazra Crossing to Alipore-Gopalnagar Crossing. A security cordon has been established around Abhishek Banerjee's residence on Harish C...

 The "Annapurna Bhandar" scheme form-filling initiative is an electoral pledge by the BJP, made ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, promising a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 to women. This form-filling process—or survey—is currently being conducted by local-level BJP workers across various areas, either through door-to-door visits or via designated camps. It is not a scheme launched by the central or state government. Rather, it is a pre-election promise made by the BJP.BJP workers are facilitating the completion of these forms by visiting households directly or by setting up camps at specific locations. Under this proposed scheme, women are being informed that they will receive ₹3,000 per month. Since this is not a government-sponsored scheme, it is essential to exercise caution before divulging personal information under the pretext of filling out these forms.

  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The BJP has shattered the Trinamool Congress's stronghold in Bhabanipur. Mamata Banerjee has suffered a major setback. The BJP's Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee by 15,111 votes. There is an atmosphere of joy in BJP after the defeat of Mamata Banerjee. Shubhendu Adhikari along with his colleagues and workers celebrated the occasion. Mamata Banerjee's defeat was imminent. Yes, Shubhendu Adhikari responded that there is unity in Vijay Bengal. 

   Refers to a recent decision by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to cancel the initial voting held on April 29, 2026, in the Falta Assembly constituency of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The ECI cited "severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process". Reports indicated irregularities such as EVM tampering (including black tape over buttons), unauthorized entries into polling booths, and voter intimidation.  Fresh voting for all 285 polling stations in Falta is scheduled for May 21, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. On Monday, May 4, 2026, counting will proceed for the remaining 293 of the 294 seats in the West Bengal Assembly. Repoll in Falta, Commission's decision, entire assembly polling cancelled! Vote counting in 293 seats in the state on Monday. The votes for the Falta constituency will be counted separately on May 24, 2026.