Personal attacks on women politicians like Mamata Banerjee, Kangana Ranaut, and Trisha spark national outrage. Experts demand respectful political discourse, urging parties to avoid abusive comments targeting appearance or personal lives. A case was registered against a leader recently, highlighting the toxic climate and the urgent need for dignified debate.
Opposition parties staged a brief walkout from the all-party meet, protesting the Centre’s invite to NCPI—a party merged with 20 Trinamool rebels without official recognition. The rainy session promises fiery debates on NEET leaks, the Ram Mandir donation scam, and delimitation concerns.
Kolkata: In a major setback for Mamata Banerjee, an Alipur court recognized the rebel Ritabrata faction as the sole legal wing of TMC. The June 22 committee controls party offices and funds. Ritabrata hailed the verdict, promising swift submission to the Election Commission.
Massive voter purges in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with millions removed via the 'SER' process, drastically impacted recent election outcomes. BJP won 207 seats in Bengal amid a record 93% turnout, while Tamil Nadu saw a regime change, raising serious electoral integrity concerns.
Exit polls for five states signal major political shifts: DMK+Congress leads in Tamil Nadu with 120-140 seats, BJP+ allies likely to win Bengal with 150-175 seats, and BJP set for Assam hat-trick. Final results on May 4 will confirm these seismic predictions.