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 Tamil Nadu witnessed one of the biggest surprises of the cycle. Actor Vijay's newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single-largest force with around 108-110 seats in the 234-member assembly. The AIADMK secured a significant number of seats (around 50–67), while the ruling DMK alliance was pushed back to approximately 51–60 seats. The BJP and others remained marginal. It Has shattered the decades-old dominance of the DMK-AIADMK alliance. This reflects voter fatigue with established parties and signals the appeal of a new political alternative—one likely centered on youth issues, public welfare, and anti-corruption themes. A post-election coalition may be required to form the government, a scenario that would establish the victor as a key player in the state's future.

 Sanchita chatterjee  kolkata 5th May 2026 Immediately following the political shift resulting from the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election results, a major reshuffle has been implemented regarding the security arrangements for Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. Although they continue to receive 'Z+' category protection, the Kolkata Police has, since the morning of Tuesday (May 5, 2026), relaxed several stringent security protocols surrounding them. Removal of Scissors Barricades The 'smart' or 'scissors barricades'—along with the blue-and-white guardrails—that had stood for nearly a decade in front of Mamata Banerjee's residence at 30B Harish Chatterjee Street in Kalighat have been removed. The police initiated this operation on Tuesday morning, acting under the directives of high-ranking officials. Unrestricted Public Movement After a long hiatus, this specific stretch of Harish Chatterjee Street has been fully reopened to the general public. Consequent...

    Sanchita chatterjee 5th May: When will the money of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme be deposited in May 2026? Will the Lakshmir Bhandar be closed after the results of the assembly elections or will the Annapurna Bhandar get Rs 3,000? Read this report to know the payment status and new updates. May 4, 2026, is marked as a turning point in the political history of West Bengal. Big changes in the state in the assembly elections. After the BJP removed the long-time ruling party Trinamool Congress from power, there is only one question in the minds of crores of women - will the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme be closed this time? Will the money be deposited in the account for the last time in May? It is worth noting that the BJP government had made several promises before coming to power. It has announced to bring various schemes related to health insurance, from providing financial assistance to all mothers and sisters of the society. Rise of BJP and future of the scheme: A 'BJP storm' co...

  I didn't lose the election! I won't resign: Mamata Banerjee (outgoing Chief Minister) Reported by Sanchita chatterjee  kolkata 5th May 2026,: “Modi hacked the EVMs, and that is precisely why we lost. But we are not ones to accept defeat. We will return next time and oust Modi from his seat. This is my pledge to the entire people of West Bengal.” Mamata Banerjee said.We didn't lose, our 100 seats were forcibly looted.Our battle was not against the BJP; it was against the Election Commission. From Delhi, they cleverly managed to restrict the press to covering only the first round of counting.

   Sanchita chatterjee: The blood-stained body of a Trinamool booth agent named Biswajit Pattanayak was recovered near his home in Beliaghata. The incident began on Monday evening. Family members said that Biswajit was at home all day. But as soon as he received a call on his mobile at around 7:30 pm, he left the house in a hurry. Since then, it has not been possible to contact him. His family members are worried as he did not return home even after a long time. Despite repeated attempts to contact his phone, it was found switched off. After that, the search began. He was not only an active Trinamool worker by profession, but also handled the important responsibility of a party booth agent in the recently concluded elections. The area took on the appearance of a battlefield due to his sudden and mysterious death. The family clearly alleges that politics has taken the life of their son. Padma Shibir has been brought to justice. The dead body of an active worker of the ruling p...

        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...