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  Mamata Banerjee had been formally invited to the event. she has decided not to participate in the ceremony.  Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata 8th May 2026: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected government. This swearing-in ceremony for the new BJP government is scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 25th of Boishakh (May 9, 2026), at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. As a former Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee had been formally invited to the event. However, she has decided not to participate in the ceremony. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Chief Ministers of various BJP-ruled states are expected to be present at the event. In view of the ceremony, approximately 4,000 police personnel—comprising both the Kolkata Police and central forces—have been de...

    Subhendu Adhikari made explosive comments after his nomination was finalized Sanchita chatterjee: BJP's historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, on May 8, 2026, Suvendu Adhikari was officially elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party and the state's next Chief Minister. Presented below are the key—and often explosive—remarks he made after his nomination for the Chief Minister's post was finalized. **A Message of Long-Term Governance** Addressing party workers in Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari remarked that they would work in such a manner as to ensure a BJP government endures in Bengal for the next 100 years.He urged workers and supporters to maintain peace within the state and advised them against resorting to violence, unlike their political opponents.**Controversial Statements Regarding Political and Religious Polarization**He attributed his electoral victory entirely to the *Sanatan* and Hindu voters.He stated that Muslims did ...

 The remuneration paid to veteran lawyer Kapil Sibal varies depending on the specific case at hand. Details regarding the professional fees paid to him by various state governments in connection with certain recent high-profile cases are provided Government of West Bengal (R.G. Kar Case):** In the wake of the incidents at R.G. Kar Hospital, the Government of West Bengal paid Kapil Sibal a total fee of ₹1.05 crore** to represent the state government in the Supreme Court. According to official records and memos, between August and November 2024, he was paid between ₹20 lakh and ₹25 lakh for each court appearance during hearings. Government of Jharkhand Kapil Sibal was paid a total fee of ₹1.54 crore to provide legal representation to the Jharkhand state government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), wherein his fee per hearing was ₹22 lakh. Government of Kerala In connection with the Kerala Gold Smuggling Case and a case challenging the borrowing limits imposed by the Central Gove...

Amit Shah holds a meeting in Kolkata today with prospective future MLAs.  Sanchita chatterjee: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on the morning of Friday, May 8, 2026. His visit to the state is aimed at participating in the process of forming the party's first government in West Bengal—following the BJP's resounding victory (securing 207 seats) in the state assembly elections—and selecting the new Chief Minister. Upon his arrival in Kolkata, the Home Minister proceeded directly from the airport to the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, where he offered prayers and sought blessings. Meeting with Legislators-Elect: At a hotel in New Town, Kolkata, he is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with the newly elected BJP legislators. It is during this meeting that the name of the party's legislative leader—who will serve as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal—will be finalized. On May 9 (Saturday)—marking the birth anniversary of the revered poet Rabindranath Tagore—the sw...

  The results for the 2026 West Bengal Madhyamik Examination are being published today.  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee  kolkata: The results for the 2026 West Bengal Madhyamik Examination are being published today, May 8, 2026. Following the formal announcement of the results via a press conference at 9:30 AM, candidates will be able to view their results on the portals wbresults.nic.in and wbbse.wb.gov.in starting from 10:15 AM. West Bengal Madhyamik Examination 2026 Results Madhyamik Result 2026 | Madhyamik Exams Held from February 2 to 12 Examination Period: The examinations were conducted from February 2 to February 12, 2026. Checking Results: In addition to wbresults.nic.in and wbbse.wb.gov.in, results can also be accessed via DigiLocker, mobile applications, and SMS services. Passing Marks: To pass theoretical subjects, candidates must secure a specific percentage of the total marks (typically 25% or 27% out of 100; this may vary across different boards, though th...

  How much is the rate? Will you go or not? Get on the bike.  Sanchita chatterjee: A beautiful girl is standing alone on the road, the clock strikes 12 midnight. The girl is not going anywhere. The girl is standing alone on the deserted road at various intersections or bus stands in the area until 3 am. Someone comes and taunts her, tries to pull her by her clothes, but the girl is measuring her water, there is no special shouting, in three hours a total of 40 drunken men have come and attacked her abused her, asked her what the rate is and whether she can be found at night, tried to harass her. Do you think this is a strange incident? No police? In fact, that girl is none other than IPS B Sumathi herself, the newly appointed Police Commissioner of Malkajgiri, Hyderabad. He was receiving complaints from the girls of the area that the tendency of harassing girls at night is increasing in the area, so the Police Commissioner himself went out on the road in disguise in the darkne...

 Reported by Sanchita chatterjee 7 th May 2026: The possibility of temporarily imposing President's Rule in West Bengal has emerged, sparking intense political and constitutional debate. This situation has arisen following the 2026 State Assembly elections, the results of which triggered an unprecedented constitutional crisis within the state. Chief Minister Refuses to Resign In the Assembly elections, the BJP secured an absolute majority by winning 207 seats, while the Trinamool Congress saw its tally drop to 80 seats. However, citing allegations of vote rigging, the outgoing Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, has refused to tender her resignation. Dissolution of the Assembly The State Governor, R. N. Ravi, has dissolved the current West Bengal Legislative Assembly through a directive effective from May 7, 2026. Absence of a Caretaker Government Typically, prior to the formation of a new government, the outgoing Chief Minister continues to discharge duties in a 'caretaker' c...