
India's Gen Z Confronts Modi-Supporting Parents Over Politics
A generational divide is emerging in India as Gen Z children of BJP supporters confront their Modi-loving parents at home, demanding education reforms and rejecting the politics of hate.
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A generational divide is emerging in India as Gen Z children of BJP supporters confront their Modi-loving parents at home, demanding education reforms and rejecting the politics of hate.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra was targeted with eggs and allegedly held hostage for four hours by BJP supporters in Nadia, with questions raised about police presence. Separately, Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen faced black-flag protests in Durgapur, drawing sharp criticism.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic victory in the West Bengal election, leading to the defeat of incumbent Mamata Banerjee and her party. The outcome has prompted discussions on government formation and speculation regarding the next Chief Minister.
Supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP clashed in West Bengal's Hooghly district during an election campaign, resulting in minor injuries and an FIR being lodged.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission salary and age relaxation at a rally in South 24 Parganas district, urging BJP supporters that this is their last chance.

A woman and her husband, both BJP supporters, alleged they were assaulted by associates of a former TMC MLA in Sonarpur North, leading to one arrest by police.
A scuffle broke out at Kolkata airport between TMC and BJP supporters as Abhishek Banerjee returned from Delhi, with TMC alleging a 'possible murder' attempt. Supporters of Banerjee blamed a 'BJP person' for the altercation.

Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
State minister Shashi Panja sustained injuries when BJP supporters en route to PM Modi's rally allegedly attacked her Kolkata home.

BJP supporters protested against Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai, waving black flags as a response to Congress's actions at the AI Summit.
Mamata Banerjee accused BJP supporters of attacking a Trinamool Congress (TMC) rally and assaulting women, further alleging that the police acted as 'BJP cadres' by keeping the rally under surveillance.

Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant political shift in the state. He has formed his cabinet and pledged to be a Chief Minister for all citizens.
The Election Commission ordered repolling at 285 stations in West Bengal's Falta constituency on May 21, citing severe electoral offenses and subversion of the democratic process. This decision came amidst disputes between the TMC and BJP over EVM security and ahead of the main election results.
Tensions flared near Girish Park in Kolkata as TMC and BJP supporters clashed, pelting stones and raising slogans just before Prime Minister Modi's rally, with a police officer among two injured. Both parties accused each other of initiating the violence, with claims of damaged vehicles and hurled abuses, prompting police intervention.