EC Denies Rally Permission to Mamata Banerjee in Bhawanipore Ahead of Assembly Polls
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Summary
Kolkata's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced a denied rally permission from the Election Commission ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections, provoking TMC's backlash. Banerjee questioned the bias, noting rapid approvals for PM Modi's rallies.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Republic World
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right