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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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Countdown to LS Polls: West Bengal Governor launches ‘Log Sabha’ portalSubscriber Only
March 18, 2024 00:00 IST
The public can reach out to Governor C V Ananda Bose on logsabha.rajbhavankolkata@gmail.com with grievances or suggestions, Raj Bhavan says these will be acted upon immediately
Mon, Mar 18, 2024
In West Bengal, 7-phase polling raises TMC hackles, enthuses BJP, CongressSubscriber Only
March 17, 2024 04:30 IST
TMC criticises EC's move, alleging seven-phase polling will help BJP to use money power; Oppn justifies it in view of history of political violence in the state
Sun, Mar 17, 2024
West Bengal set for 7-phase Lok Sabha polls again; TMC disappointedSubscriber Only
March 16, 2024 18:05 IST
The first phase of the Lok Sabha election in the state will kick off in north Bengal on April 19, while Kolkata will vote in the final phase on June 1
Sat, Mar 16, 2024
‘Rallies, protests inextricable parts of Bengali culture like mishti doi, aloo posto and luchi’: CJ-led bench of Calcutta HCSubscriber Only
March 14, 2024 17:14 IST
The Calcutta High Court’s observation came while hearing an appeal by the state government against a single bench order which had on Wednesday allowed the rally to be taken out.
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Mamata Banerjee cuts short north Bengal stay, meets family of murdered businessmanSubscriber Only
March 13, 2024 18:14 IST
Kolkata Police have arrested two persons, including the business partner of Bhavya Lakhani, in connection with the murder.
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
CAA rules notified, why it is a key part of BJP plan to consolidate Matua votes in Bengal, undo 2021 damageSubscriber Only
March 13, 2024 03:48 IST
The SC community threw its weight behind the BJP in 2019, helping it win a record number of LS seats from the state. But two years later, the support splintered in the Assembly polls.
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
Matuas celebrate CAA notification; TMC MP slams move: ‘We’re already citizens’Subscriber Only
March 12, 2024 04:39 IST
In 2021, the BJP promised to implement their demand for Indian citizenship if it won the Assembly elections.
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
In Bishnupur seat of Bengal, the spouses who survived 2019 are now divorced, rivalsSubscriber Only
March 11, 2024 19:20 IST
'My agnipariksha' says Sujata Mondal, the TMC candidate from Bishnupur. In 2019, she won Bishnupur for her then husband Saumitra Khan after Calcutta HC barred him from entering the seat
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Bengal bucks the trend, it’s BJP that is seeing leaders leave in the stateSubscriber Only
March 11, 2024 14:00 IST
A sitting MLA and MP have crossed over to the TMC in the last week while Union minister John Barla has made his anger against the party for not giving him a ticket public
Tue, Mar 12, 2024
PM Modi in Siliguri: Development of north Bengal essential, nearing a solution for our Gorkha brothersSubscriber Only
March 09, 2024 18:39 IST
Slamming the TMC government in Bengal over corruption charges and the misconduct of its party leaders, PM Narendra Modi said the door to oust the anti-people TMC begins with the Lok Sabha polls.
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
West Bengal BJP MP Kunar Hembram quits party ahead of Lok Sabha polls, cites ‘personal reasons’Subscriber Only
March 09, 2024 12:32 IST
Sources said the BJP was not keen to nominate Kunar Hembram from Jhargram again. Earlier, BJP MLA Mukut Mani Adhikari joined TMC and party MP John Barla expressed displeasure after not being nominated from his seat.
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Ex-Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay formally joins BJP: ‘prime objective is to remove corrupt Bengal Govt’Subscriber Only
March 07, 2024 13:25 IST
State BJP president Sukanta Majumdar said former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay will enter electoral politics.
Fri, Mar 08, 2024
Tapas Roy joins BJP after quitting TMC, says he wants to build peaceful Bengal by ousting ‘anarchist govt’Subscriber Only
March 06, 2024 20:01 IST
He is being seen as a potential BJP candidate from Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency.
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
‘Ripples of Sandeshkhali will be felt across Bengal, women will put an end to TMC’s mafia raj’: PM ModiSubscriber Only
March 06, 2024 13:18 IST
Addressing a rally in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the TMC for having ‘faith in its leaders but not in the mothers and sisters of Bengal’ and said it had failed to provide security to women in the state.
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
Don’t trust West Bengal Police for central forces deployment during Lok Sabha polls: Opposition parties to ECSubscriber Only
March 04, 2024 13:27 IST
Ensure a level playing field and hold the election in just one phase, TMC delegation tells Election Commission, as it singles out Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari as a habitual offender.
Mon, Mar 04, 2024
The turbulent tenure of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay: Calcutta HC judge who took on Trinamool govtSubscriber Only
March 04, 2024 08:30 IST
In January, the judge hit the headlines after he accused a fellow High Court judge of “acting for a political party in the state” and had an altercation with the state Advocate General.
Mon, Mar 04, 2024
Singer-actor Pawan Singh, BJP nominee for Asansol, withdraws after TMC backlashSubscriber Only
March 03, 2024 13:37 IST
Following Pawan Singh’s announcement, TMC’s Saket Gokhale said, “Of the 42 seats in West Bengal, the BJP has already surrendered 1 seat even before elections are declared.”
Mon, Mar 04, 2024
PM: Rs 15,000-crore projects to boost state’s developmentSubscriber Only
March 02, 2024 15:37 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the projects in the electricity, road, and railway sectors would make the lives of West Bengal’s citizens easier and give momentum to the state’s development
Sun, Mar 03, 2024
PM Modi hits out at Mamata Banerjee government, says it turns ‘every central scheme into scam’Subscriber Only
March 02, 2024 11:39 IST
PM Narendra Modi said the TMC today stands for ‘Tu, Main, Corruption hi corruption’ and slammed the West Bengal government for taking a dig at the AIIMS Kalyani inauguration.
Sun, Mar 03, 2024
PM: Centre wants to modernise Bengal railways at same pace as the rest of countrySubscriber Only
March 02, 2024 04:22 IST
The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore in Arambagh in West Bengal's Hooghly district. The developmental projects were spread out among sectors like railways, ports, oil pipeline, LPG supply and wastewater treatment.
Sat, Mar 02, 2024
PM attacks Mamata: Shielded Sandeshkhali accused… for every wound, reply with voteSubscriber Only
March 01, 2024 16:35 IST
Questions silence of INDIA bloc, says BJP pressure led to arrests
Sun, Mar 03, 2024
After 3 years, as PM Modi returns to Mamata turf, what we can expectSubscriber Only
March 01, 2024 13:05 IST
PM will continue with his development pitch, inaugurating and laying the foundation of projects in Hooghly and Nadia districts; but all eyes are on the political message of his speeches
Fri, Mar 01, 2024
‘New dawn of lawfulness’: Bengal Governor after arrest of TMC Sandeshkhali strongman Shahjahan SheikhSubscriber Only
February 29, 2024 12:21 IST
Shahjahan Sheikh his aides are among the key accused in cases of land grab and sexual harassment that surfaced following violent protests in Sandeshkhali island of North 24 Parganas district.
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
West Bengal Congress leader Koustav Bagchi resigns from party, likely to join BJPSubscriber Only
February 28, 2024 11:51 IST
A fierce critic of the Mamata Banerjee government, Koustav Bagchi had shaved his head last year and vowed to stay bald till the TMC government in West Bengal was ousted.
Wed, Feb 28, 2024
Sandeshkhali: Calcutta HC says there is no stay on arrest of absconding TMC leader Sheikh ShajahanSubscriber Only
February 26, 2024 13:54 IST
TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee had said Sheikh Shajahan was being shielded over a high court order that had stayed the constitution of a CBI-police team to probe the attack on an ED team in Sandeshkhali.
Tue, Feb 27, 2024Journalism of Courage
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