An analysis highlights 11 key factors that are influencing the political contest between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he acts more like a BJP 'prachar mantri' (campaign manager) than a PM by skipping key Parliament debates to visit poll-bound states.

In the Lok Sabha, senior party leader Saugata Roy has submitted an adjournment motion notice demanding a debate on the issue

The Chief Minister stayed overnight at the protest site, surrounded by senior Trinamool Congress leaders, legislators and party workers, turning the busy Esplanade stretch into a makeshift political camp

Trinamool Congress leader Sukhendu Sekhar Roy said State governments should be involved in the appointment of Governors

The Trinamool Congress leveraged the 'SIR' issue as an electoral opportunity, using public harassment to target the Election Commission of India and the BJP-led central government, while the West Bengal BJP leadership appeared disappointed.

The BJP has rolled out its 'Parivartan Yatra' campaign, criticizing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government on issues including 'infiltration', job creation, women's safety, and corruption.

The All India Trinamool Congress on Friday announced four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, extending its congratulations.

The Indian Supreme Court has refused to entertain objections from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding the training of judicial officers.

A real-estate promoter was shot dead in Howrah, India. A journalist was subsequently assaulted after questioning a local Trinamool Congress MLA about his alleged links to the crime, following videos of the accused riding with the MLA.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is reportedly strengthening its ties with BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj, raising questions about political alignments in the region.

Mukul Roy, a founding member of the Trinamool Congress and a key aide to Mamata Banerjee, passed away at the age of 71 in the early hours of February 23, 2026.

A founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress, Mukul Roy was among the key organisers of the party in its early years. He was considered a close associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata

Failure to act on the Opposition’s notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar will raise serious questions, Trinamool Congress’s Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien says

Opposition parties, led by the Trinamool Congress, are planning an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged irregularities in West Bengal's electoral roll revision.

Indian minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticizes the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, alleging that it is damaging the state's pride by permitting infiltration.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee exhorted voters to “boycott” the BJP in the upcoming state assembly polls.

The Trinamool Congress has nominated four candidates and the BJP one for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in West Bengal, with both parties set to secure their respective seats in the upper house.

A man reportedly died by suicide after his name appeared on a Special Investigation Report (SIR) adjudication list, leading the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to allege a 'ruthless BJP-ECI nexus' in the matter.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has nominated a diverse group including celebrity lawyer Menaka Guruswamy, former police commissioner Rajeev Kumar, singer Babul Supriyo, and actress Koel Mallick for the Rajya Sabha.

The BJP is set to launch a week-long campaign in West Bengal on March 1, focusing on the administrative failures of the Trinamool Congress, culminating in a rally by Prime Minister Modi.

India's Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) against the Election Commission's training of judges involved in the Special Integrated Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal. Over 250 judges are currently deciding nearly five million claims and objections in the SIR process.

Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee stated that 1.2 crore names might be deleted from the final electoral rolls in Bengal after the Special Integrated Revision (SIR) on February 28.

Violence erupted in Bhangar, West Bengal, between supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Indian Secular Front (ISF) as ISF members prepared for a meeting.

Taking a swipe at AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that "Bhaiya has been chased away" and it is "Didi's turn now"

Trinamool Congress chairperson says to ensure free and fair elections, BJP must allow those on adjudication list to vote.

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee sparked controversy by stating he would have 'cut the finger' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar if not for his constitutional post.

The Bengal BJP chief has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of attacking its party workers and forcing them to abandon their homes amidst political tensions in the region.

Manoj Agarwal, the CEO of Bengal, has defended his wife after a dispute with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the electoral roll became personal.

India's Trinamool Congress announced four candidates for the Rajya Sabha, leading to a strong backlash from the BJP over allegations of nominating 'non-Bengali' individuals.

Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman has announced her entry into politics, joining the Trinamool Congress party.

A day after a real estate developer was shot dead in full public view in West Bengal's Howrah district, the BJP has alleged a Trinamool Congress MLA's links with one of the suspects in the case.

Rajya Sabha member Derek O’ Brien of the Trinamool Congress has highlighted the significant underutilisation of funds allocated for the North East and called for a probe by a Parliamentary Committee.

The death of veteran Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy has become a political flashpoint, leading to accusations and counter-allegations between the TMC and BJP, despite tributes from across party lines.

The West Bengal CM said she was "shocked and saddened" by Mr. Roy's passing and recalled that he had worked tirelessly for the Trinamool Congress since its founding, earning acceptance across all levels of the party

Lakhs of people in the 21-40 age group are lining up across West Bengal to register for the Banglar Yuba Saathi scheme announced by the Trinamool Congress government ahead of the Assembly poll. Shrabana Chatterjee and Shiv Sahay Singh look into what this unemployment allowance means for those who do not have jobs and how they are surviving in meagrely paid contractual jobs offered by the State