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Santanu Chowdhury
Santanu is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express, Kolkata and covers politics, administration, education and civic issues in West Bengal. An alumnus of the University of Calcutta, Santanu has been a journalist for a decade and has previously worked with The Asian Age in Kolkata. He can be reached at santanu.chowdhury@expressindia.com
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The saffron party has alleged rigging in most of the polls held in the state since it became the principal Opposition in the wake of the March-April 2021 Assembly polls.
Wed, May 11, 2022
Amid Bengal slide, Amit Shah’s tough luck message for BJP: End old whine for new battleSubscriber Only
May 08, 2022 12:53 IST
The Bengal BJP leaders needed to give up their pipedream of President's Rule in the state, as well as looking at the CBI to fight its political battles, Shah said.
Mon, May 09, 2022
Matuas angry, state unit cracking, why Amit Shah pulled CAA out of the bag in West BengalSubscriber Only
May 06, 2022 20:02 IST
The BJP's promise of citizenship to the Matuas, originally from East Pakistan, was one of the reasons they swung behind the NDA in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Fri, May 06, 2022
2021 Bengal assembly polls: Year later, victims of election violence say not able to move onSubscriber Only
May 05, 2022 02:35 IST
A year after the state was swept by violence following the Assembly election results of May 2, 2021, the victims, many of them BJP supporters, continue to live under its shadow.
Tue, May 31, 2022
In Bengal Speaker and Governor tussle, Babul Supriyo stuck in the middleSubscriber Only
May 04, 2022 12:02 IST
TMC MLA yet to take oath of office as fight continues over who will administer it
Thu, May 05, 2022
Floundering in Bengal, BJP pins resurrection hopes on Amit ShahSubscriber Only
May 02, 2022 20:37 IST
Party looks to Union home minister to put an end to infighting in state unit and boost morale of 'disillusioned cadre'.
Tue, May 03, 2022
Bruised BJP lines up protests to mark one year of post-Bengal poll violenceSubscriber Only
April 23, 2022 13:59 IST
Besides renewing its attack on Mamata, the move is aimed to unite and rejuvenate the demoralised state BJP rank and file days after the party suffered another electoral debacle, this time in the Asansol Lok Sabha and Ballygunge Assembly bypolls.
Sat, Apr 23, 2022
Bengal bypoll losses: After yet another rout, knives out for BJP state leadershipSubscriber Only
April 17, 2022 07:48 IST
Since the Assembly polls last year the BJP has failed to win a single election in West Bengal. From being the main contender to the TMC, the saffron camp is now competing with the CPM to retain the second position.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
In a first, TMC wins Asansol Lok Sabha seat; retains Ballygunge Assembly constituencySubscriber Only
April 16, 2022 10:51 IST
In Asansol, former Union minister turned TMC candidate Shatrughan Sinha emerged victorious by a massive margin of 3,03,209 votes while BJP MLA turned party candidate Agnimitra Paul came second
Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Explained: What is the West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam?Subscriber Only
April 14, 2022 18:13 IST
The case relates to alleged irregularities in the appointment of Group D staff in state-run schools under West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. What has the High Court, and where does the case stand now?
Fri, Apr 15, 2022
Congress councillor’s murder: CBI team questions six policemenSubscriber Only
April 10, 2022 05:25 IST
While the SDPO was questioned for over an hour, the five, who were deployed at a check post (naka) near the scene of crime, were interrogated for over 5 hours by the CBI team led by deputy inspector general (DIG) Akhilesh Kumar Singh, it is learnt.
Sun, Apr 10, 2022
Police called him daily, questioned for hours: Family of dead witness in PuruliaSubscriber Only
April 10, 2022 04:03 IST
On April 7, the CBI took over the probe into the killing of Kandu, following a Calcutta High Court order. The Congress councillor was with Baishnab and four others when he was shot on March 13 near his residence.
Sun, Apr 10, 2022
Congress councillor’s killing in Purulia: CBI team summons police officerSubscriber Only
April 09, 2022 04:21 IST
Sources said the CBI summoned Jhalda Police Station IC Sanjib Ghosh for questioning in connection with the incident. However, the officer is yet to appear for questioning.
Sat, Apr 09, 2022
Past a drawback, Babul Supriyo tries to recast himself in new lightSubscriber Only
April 06, 2022 22:26 IST
TMC candidate in Ballygunge by-poll was Asansol MP during the 2018 riots in the city
Sat, Apr 09, 2022
‘What happened is past’: Imam who lost son to violenceSubscriber Only
April 02, 2022 05:42 IST
“What happened is in the past now. There is no trouble at present. People are living peacefully. And I would say the same things that I had said at the time. There should not be any animosity between communities. There is no better feeling than to see peaceful ambience in a state,” the Imam said.
Sat, Apr 02, 2022
At 75, Shatrughan Sinha still a crowd-puller at TMC ralliesSubscriber Only
April 02, 2022 05:38 IST
“I am honoured by such a reaction from the people. This gives me a clear indication that we are set for a historic win in Asansol," said the former BJP Union minister.
Sat, Apr 02, 2022
Shatrughan Sinha: ‘Want to ask those calling me an outsider, what would they call our prime minister?’Subscriber Only
April 01, 2022 14:08 IST
In between doing some paperwork and posing for photographs, Sinha took some time off to speak to The Indian Express.
Fri, Apr 01, 2022
BJP nominee talks religion, says choice between ‘daughter of soil’ & outsiderSubscriber Only
April 01, 2022 12:57 IST
The BJP has fielded Paul, the sitting MLA from the Asansol Dakshin Assembly constituency, to retain the Asansol LS seat that fell vacant last year after former Union minister Babul Supriyo resigned as a BJP MP.
Fri, Apr 01, 2022In former Left stronghold, stakes high for both ruling TMC and BJPSubscriber Only
April 01, 2022 05:12 IST
The CPM has fielded its local leader Partha Mukherjee, while the Congress, after days of deliberation, has decided to enter the fight with its candidate Prasenjit Puitandy.
Fri, Apr 01, 2022
Explained: Asansol Lok Sabha seat, from where Shatrughan Sinha is TMC candidateSubscriber Only
March 30, 2022 16:39 IST
The Trinamool Congress has fielded Shatrughan Sinha from the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency, where bypolls are scheduled on April 12. What are the stakes for TMC this election?
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Explained: Who was Harichand Thakur and what is the importance of Matua community?Subscriber Only
March 30, 2022 14:51 IST
Who was Harichand Thakur? Why has BJP been wooing the Matua community?
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
Once a weapon in its arsenal, bandhs now a no-no for TMCSubscriber Only
March 29, 2022 13:46 IST
Opposition hits out Mamata-led party’s ‘double standards’, claims TMC changes stance on strikes as per its convenience.
Tue, Mar 29, 2022
Newsmaker: Anubrata Mondal, Mamata’s man behind the scenes in BirbhumSubscriber Only
March 28, 2022 14:17 IST
BJP has accused him of involvement in last week's Bogtui killings and demanded a probe of his call records.
Mon, Mar 28, 2022
Bharat Bandh supporters put up blockades across Bengal to enforce nationwide strikeSubscriber Only
March 28, 2022 10:37 IST
A joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29 to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers and people.
Mon, Mar 28, 2022
‘Conspiracy’ behind Birbhum killings, will protest if CBI follows BJP’s diktats: MamataSubscriber Only
March 27, 2022 17:02 IST
She also said that in many past cases, the CBI had 'failed' to provide justice and the SIT conducted a better probe.
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