Tensions high in West Bengal after BJP aide shot dead and hundreds arrested

Turmoil and violence rocks state since prime minister Narendra Modi’s party claimed victory in legislative election Tensions have been high in the Indian state of West Bengal after a top political aide from Narendra Modi’s party was shot dead in the street and hundreds were arrested as violence broke out following elections this week. The prime minister’s Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) claimed victory in the West Bengal elections on Monday, defeating Trinamool Congress (TMC), which had ruled ov...

By Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi

All eyes on Amit Shah as West Bengal waits for new CM and cabinet

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Bengal assembly dissolved after Mamata's 'won't resign' stance, TMC plans to challenge governor's move

Mamata Banerjee said in a press conference a day after counting of votes that she would not follow convention of going to governor to hand over her resignation.

Mamata Banerjee Stays Defiant, Assembly Dissolved: What Are Her Options Now?

As Mamata Banerjee continues to claim wrong doing in Assembly Elections, it has been anticipated the legal battle over Bengal might escalate to courts.