Debangshu Bhattacharya Dev

Last night at Kolkata Airport, shortly after I landed from Delhi, a shocking incident took place. Armed individuals were apprehended, leading to serious questions about security and the lengths to which some are willing to go. You are unlikely to see this story covered adequately by the mainstream media. Watch the clip and draw your own conclusions. 👇🏻

The Falta AC repoll counting today exposes glaring inconsistencies. By 3:30 pm in the afternoon today all 21 rounds were completed. On 4th May, till the same time, only 2- 4 rounds had taken place. The country deserves an explanation from the ECI. Although more than 1000 workers from Falta have been forced to flee their homes in the last 10 days the Election Commission continued to turn a blind eye. Party offices were vandalised in broad daylight even when the Model Code of Conduct was in force. The Election Commission has taken no action. Instead, the CEO, who was allegedly used by the ECI to delete names under the guise of SIR and manipulate the electoral process, was appointed Chief Secretary of the new WB government at a time when the Model Code of Conduct was still in force in Falta and the polling process had not even been completed. Even more worrying, counting agents of Trinamool and other political parties, except the BJP, were allegedly thrown out of the venue on May 4th by officials and central forces deployed under the Election Commission of India. This is deeply alarming and strikes at the heart of free and fair elections. Unless compromised officials are held accountable and an independent CCTV audit of the counting process is conducted, questions over the credibility of the mandate will only grow stronger. The truth cannot be suppressed forever!

PEOPLE of WEST BENGAL VS BJP + ECI + ED + IT + CBI + NIA + CAPF + Governor + 20 Union Ministers + 10 CMs + Prime Minister + Respected Rashtrapati Ji + Godi Media. When the entire establishment lines up against Bengal, Bengal stands stronger. Bring it on! #AbarJitbeBangla

BJP talks an awful lot about the ‘Double Engine.’ Well, this double engine runs on what I call the ‘Triple Tax' 👇

Ah, the beauty of two Indias- in one, a comedian is questioned for talking about the ‘TWO INDIA’ divide. In the other, the same debate becomes the perfect PR for a tour announcement. Democracy does have a sense of humour. Wishing you house full shows and a smashing tour ahead @thevirdas !

I wholeheartedly welcome GoWB’s Interim State Budget for FY 2026–27, a people-first Budget that reflects compassion, foresight and commitment to inclusive growth. The annual support of ₹4,000 for landless agricultural farmers is a visionary move that addresses vulnerability at its roots. The complete waiver of irrigation charges under Government Tubewells and RLI schemes will significantly reduce cultivation costs for small and marginal farmers, strengthening the backbone of our rural economy. From the Singur movement of 2006–08 to today’s Budget, @AITCofficial has stood with farmers through action. The launch of Banglar YUBASATHI is another landmark step, extending monthly assistance of ₹1,500 for up to five years to educated youth aged 21–40, empowering them to pursue meaningful opportunities. Equally commendable is the ₹1,000 monthly enhancement for ASHA and ICDS workers, para-teachers, Shiksha Bandhu Sahayaks, Samprasarak and Mukhya Samprasarak, special educators and management staff, civic volunteers, village police and green police workers, a fitting recognition of those who serve society at the frontlines every day. And most importantly, strengthening our commitment to empowering every woman, monthly financial assistance under Lakshmir Bhandar has been increased by ₹500, with women from the General category now set to receive ₹1,500 and SC/ST women ₹1,700 every month. This Budget restores hope, inspires confidence and charts a bold course towards Swanirbhor Bangla. My congratulations to our Maa-Mati-Manush Sarkaar for presenting a Budget that truly belongs to the people.

Here’s @BJP4India’s Bangla-Birodhi toolkit: 👉 Step 1: Hijack the Election Commission to conduct SIR, deleting legitimate voters en masse. 👉 Step 2: When that backfired, invent the “logical discrepancies” farce to forcibly erase names. 👉 Step 3: When even that flopped, sink to feudal and patriarchal barbarism by urging husbands to lock up their wives at home, so women empowered by Lakshmir Bhandar can’t step out to vote. BJP has threatened to scrap Lakshmir Bhandar the day they seize power. They’ve sneered that Bengal’s Hindus “sell themselves” for a measly ₹500. They’ve branded direct aid to women as “ভিক্ষা”. And now they openly threaten women’s hard-won suffrage because their votes endanger BJP’s pathetic electoral chances? In 2026, those very women you want caged will march to the polling booths in millions and bury your regressive, Bangla-Birodhi, Nari-Birodhi politics forever. #AbarJitbeBangla

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi Day 9 of #Sebaashray2 in Metiaburuz unfolded as a living example of what true service means, not as an obligation, but as a calling. Every corner of the camp reflected purposeful service. The numbers reflect the breadth of the effort: 🔬 2,635 tests carried out to detect issues early 💊 2,538 individuals received essential medicines without any charge 🏥 4,474 residents were given detailed consultations and clear follow-up paths 🏥 28 people were referred to specialised care where needed Sebaashray 2 showed once again that true service is not measured only by medical outcomes. It is measured by dignity restored, burdens eased, and the simple assurance that someone is standing beside you when you need it most.