KOLKATA: TMC’s 2026 assembly election strategy is likely to focus on tapping Bengal-first sentiment of the state’s 7.6 crore voters. The party’s last Martyrs’ Day rally before assembly polls showcased Bengali migrant workers “harassed in BJP-governed states and Bengal residents facing NRC queries” as CM Mamata Banerjee called for a renewed “Bhasha Andolan (language movement)”…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Monday promised to provide Rs 2,500 to every woman if elected to power under ‘Pyaari Didi’ Yojana in a bid to appeal to Delhi’s women voters ahead of the upcoming elections.Karnataka’s deputy chief minister, DK Shivakumar, launched the scheme on Monday, expressing confidence that the Congress will secure victory in Delhi….
NEW DELHI/PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday endorsed Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee‘s desire to take over the reins of INDIA bloc from Congress, days after Sharad Pawar too had backed her.“Congress’s reservations (on this) amount to nothing. Mamata ko do (give her the leadership role),” Lalu said.Congress, though, played down the issue. At a…