The Congress proposed that the TMC should merge with it instead to put up a united fight against the BJP.
The BJP, which has emerged as a potent force in the state, said the TMC's suggestion amounted to admission that it was not in a position to take on the saffron party on its own in the assembly polls in West Bengal due in April-May.
"If the Left Front and the Congress are genuinely anti-BJP, they should rally behind Mamata Banerjee in her fight against the communal and divisive politics of the saffron party," senior TMC MP Sougata Roy said.
Reacting to the TMC's proposal, state Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury blamed the West Bengal's ruling party for the growth of the BJP in the state.
"We are not interested in aligning with the TMC.
Why is the TMC now interested in an alliance with us after poaching our MLAs over the last 10 years.
If Mamata Banerjee is in keen on fighting the BJP, then she should join the Congress as it is the only pan-India platform to fight against communalism," he said.
As India's initial voting phase begins, it offers a chance to contest for 102 seats, with Tamil Nadu emerging as a pivotal battleground boasting 39 seats. Senior Journalist KV Lakshmana shares insights on the DMK and BJP's prospects in the state. Additionally, the whereabouts of the AIADMK in the electoral fray are also discussed.
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Campaigning for the BJP-led NDA candidate in Wayanad, K Surendran, the senior BJP leader alleged that Gandhi was practicing the policy of "divide and rule" and.. IndiaTimes
In Murshidabad, clashes erupted during a Ram Navami procession, leaving about 20 injured from stone pelting. Prohibitory orders were enforced under Section 144. Another incident involved a blast in Shaktipur, injuring a woman. The BJP accused Mamata Banerjee of inciting tensions, while the TMC blamed the BJP for provoking clashes. Police intervened, and Section 144 was imposed district-wide.
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) unveiled its election manifesto, contrasting its "Didir Shopoth" (Didi's Guarantee) against "Modi ki Guarantee." It promises to.. IndiaTimes
Ram Navami gains spotlight in Bengal's election campaigns with contrasting views from PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee. Trinamool designates it a holiday, PM mentions.. IndiaTimes
SC instructs West Bengal governor to appoint six vice-chancellors from state govt's list. Conflict with Trinamool Congress govt persists. SC may establish a.. IndiaTimes
BJP leader Rajnath Singh took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that Gandhi lacked the courage to contest from Amethi after losing the seat in.. IndiaTimes
Pre-election violence in West Bengal sparks blame games between Mamata Banerjee and BJP. Accusations of staged violence, weapon carrying, and demands for NIA.. IndiaTimes
BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of unfairly targeting Hindu festivals like Ram Navami for peace appeals, questioning the lack of prosperity messages and equal.. IndiaTimes
In the early hours of polling on Friday, during phase one of Lok Sabha elections covering 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories, a voter turnout.. IndiaTimes
Four injured in Purba Medinipore stone pelting during Ram Navami procession. Four detained; College More incident led to lathicharge. Security tightened, probe.. IndiaTimes
In Baharampur, West Bengal, a group of unknown young individuals intercepted the car of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Congress president of the state, and chanted.. IndiaTimes
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee unveiled Trinamool Congress' 42 Lok Sabha candidates, including Yusuf Pathan for Baharampur, currently held by Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. The diverse list prioritizes marginalised communities and spans the state's constituencies. However, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticised the unilateral decision, advocating for collaborative seat-sharing negotiations to counter the BJP effectively in the upcoming elections.
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Union home minister Amit Shah slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday ahead of polls in the state. Pointing to a spate of defections from the Trinamool Congress, Shah asserted that..
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Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on January 31 informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on February 07 to dedicate three projects, and lay foundation stone for..
While addressing a rally of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal's Howrah on January 31, Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani said, "What West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata..
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