West Bengal
The Madness in Her Method
Jay Mazoomdaar
A desperate Bengal ousted the Left, seeking ‘poribarton’. Six months on, Mamata Banerjee is as vocal as she was while lavishing poll promises, yet ‘change’ looks elusive as ever. So, what’s holding back poribarton?
Pursuit of Democracy by Dare
Expect the CPM to flex its strong arm with impunity in the run-up to the Assembly polls in West Bengal, and political thuggery at its crassest
At a Complete Loss
Thirty-three years of uninterrupted Left rule in Bengal has left the state’s finances in a mess
Red Alert
The fate of West Bengal is linked in many ways to how the CPM deals with the confusion that has gripped it over the years.
Operation Red Hunt
The despondent Left in West Bengal may be in for some real trouble real soon. The Congress and Trinamool are working towards an alliance to oust them from power in the state.
Trinamool Sweeps Civic Polls
However, the margins in many seats were narrow. And, for the party to perform in the Assembly polls, it will have to deliver in the municipalities.
Avenues of Angst
Traffic blockades in Kolkata are part and parcel of the city’s daily routine. If there’s a cause, you can be sure there’ll be a holdup.
Matua Millions for Mamata
A 12.5 million-strong sect in Bengal has ditched the Left and might vote en bloc for Didi because their guru wants them to.
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