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Babul Supriyo

Leader, Trinamool Congress

Birth DetailsDecember 15, 1970 | Kolkata

NationalityIndian

LeaguePolitician

EducationB.Com. (Honours), Calcutta University

Babul Supriyo's Journey so far ...

Born Babul Supriyo Baral to Sunil Chandra Baral and Sumitra Baral, he comes from a musical family and was greatly influenced by his grandfather, Banikantha NC Baral, a noted Bengali vocalist and composer
It was but natural for Babul to take up music under the tutelage of his grandfather . The elder Baral used to sit with the young Babul for an hour every day in their ancestral house in Hooghly district's Uttarpara
His singing talent became manifest early, as Supriyo won several inter-school and inter-college music compositions and performed regularly in All India Radio and Doordarshan programmes since childhood
After completing his graduation with commerce as a major in 1991 and under pressure from his father, he worked briefly as a banker in Standard Chartered Bank. But he later gave up his job and shifted to Mumbai to pursue a career in music
He got a break when Kalyanji picked him for a world tour with Amitabh Bachchan. Since then he has been the voice behind several hit songs and has performed at various stage shows
He had to establish himself against the likes of Kumar Sanu, Abhijeet and Udit Narayan. Supriyo's breakthrough came with the blockbuster Bollywood movie "Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai" in 2000, in which his song "Dil Ne Dil ko Pukara" was a huge hit
It was during a flight as a co-passenger of Yoga guru Ramdev in 2014 that he found his calling in politics. Ramdev encouraged Supriyo, an ardent follower of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi, to contest elections on a BJP ticket.
The articulate Supriyo's toughness, hard work and determination pleased the party leadership
In 2014, he contested the Asansol Lok Sabha seat. The BJP had never won from here earlier. He defeated Dola Sen, a trade union leader and a confidant of chief minister Mamata Banerjee, with a handsome margin
His victory was all the more special as it was the first time that the party had succeeded in the Lok Sabha polls by fighting on its own strength in the state. He was just one of the two BJP MPs elected to the Upper House from West Bengal in that polls
Supriyo was sworn-in as a minister in the Modi government in November 2014. He became the third BJP minister from the eastern state, after Tapan Sikdar and Satyabrata Mukherjee
He was made the Union Minister of State, Ministry of Urban Development Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. Later, during a ministry reshuffle in July 2016, he was made the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he was pitted against actor-turned-politician Moon Moon Sen of TMC from Asansol. The BJP leader won by a huge margin of 1,97,637 votes. He became the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change
In a high-profile contest, Supriyo unsuccessfully contested the Assembly polls against TMC's Aroop Biswas in 2021 from Tollygunge, known to be the heart of the Bengali film industry, in southern Kolkata
During a major Cabinet rejig in 2021 by PM Modi, Supriyo was removed from the Union Council of Ministers. Upset at being dropped, the two-term MP announced that he would resign as MP and quit politics
After meeting BJP president J P Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah, the Asansol MP said he would continue to discharge his constitutional responsibilities as a parliamentarian but withdraw from politics
However, in September 2021, Supriyo quit the BJP and joined the All India Trinamool Congress
In October 2021, he quit as Lok Sabha MP

Before you go ...

The singer, who has also acted in a handful of Bengali films and one Hindi potboiler, was the voice for several memorable hits such as "Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara" (Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai), "Pari Pari Hai Ek Pari" (Hungama), "Chanda Chamke" (Fanaa) and “Hum Tum”
Celebrated Bengali director Tarun Majumdar cast Supriyo as the lead actor in his film "Chander Bari" in 2007. He also portrayed a negative character in Sandip Ray's 2009 film "Hitlist"
He also sang in Bengali and Oriya
One of his biggest dreams was to sing for RD Burman but it remained unfulfilled
In 2015, he courted controversy in the BJP when his bonhomie with West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee made headlines. He, along with Banerjee, had jhalmuri, a Bengali snack, together and Supriyo had defended his bonhomie as "political courtesy"

Last Updated: 26/10/2021

Babul Supriyo News

Ballygunge braces for intense battle as TMC seeks 4th term with veteran leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay
The Ballygunge Assembly constituency - 161 is a wholly urban legislative seat situated in South Kolkata in West Bengal. Known as one of the city's most upscale and affluent residential areas, muslims constitute the majority in this area. The constituency's voters are drawn largely from the professional and educated classes, giving the seat a political character distinct from much of Bengal's rural areas.
Trinamool names four for Rajya Sabha polls
The Trinamool Congress has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. State minister Babul Supriyo, former Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar, advocate Menaka Guruswamy, and actor Koel Mallick will represent the party. The Trinamool Congress expressed hope that these individuals will uphold the party's legacy and commitment to Indian rights and dignity.
Chaos erupts in West Bengal Assembly as TMC disrupts BJP speech amid Bill debate
The West Bengal Assembly witnessed disruption during the tabling of a university bill. Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators protested, preventing a BJP leader from speaking. BJP MLAs then walked out, alleging their voices were being silenced. The Speaker expunged some BJP statements. The ruling party protested the BJP's conduct. BJP leaders demonstrated outside, accusing the TMC of stifling democracy.
Mamata Banerjee reshuffles ministry, shifts Babul Supriyo from tourism to IT, renewable energy
Forest Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick was given additional charges of the department of public enterprises and industrial reconstruction, the bureaucrat said. Banerjee effected the reshuffle on the eve of embarking on a trip to Dubai and Spain to seek investments.
BJP can't talk about fighting corruption: TMC's Babul Supriyo on Maharashtra upheaval
Calling the BJP hypocrite in response to the political upheaval in the western state, Supriyo, a minister in the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, said leaders under the scanner of ED for corruption have been put into a "washing machine" manufactured by the BJP to remove their stains and blemishes.
Bengal wants to promote new tourist spots on PPP mode: Babul Supriyo
"If Kerala can earn money for backwater tourist spots why cant it be done in places of Bengal which have spots like the Sunderbans and islands. Why it cannot be done in places which are surrounded by huge waterbodies. Slowly we are getting into that, bringing people from other parts of the world," the tourism minister said.
Babul Supriyo appointed TMC national spokesperson
Babul Supriyo, a former BJP MP, was dropped from the Union ministry last year, following which he switched over to the TMC. He gave up his Asansol Lok Sabha seat, which he had bagged on BJP tickets twice. A senior TMC leader said Supriyo's appointment as a national spokesperson was a part of the strategy devised by the party to expand its base outside Bengal.
KK succumbs to cardiac arrest; PM Modi says singer’s songs struck a chord with all ages, Amit Shah recalls his gifted voice
TMC MLA Babul Supriyo also lamented his colleague's death.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee lashes out at '1% of judiciary' for ordering CBI probes
"I feel ashamed to say that in the judiciary, there are one or two people who are in hand in gloves and have a tacit understanding, and are ordering CBI investigation in every case. This is just 1 per cent of the judiciary," Abhishek Banerjee said, without clarifying his allegations.
Party needs to introspect, stop pretending all is well: BJP leader on Arjun Singh's return to TMC
BJP national secretary Anupam Hazra, who has been training his guns at the state leadership for failing to keep the flock together, said at a time when the party is having a tough time winning municipal elections, a person holding a senior position quitting will indeed have an adverse impact. "We should accept the reality; disregarding it won't serve any purpose. The approach that 'all is well' is not right," he later told a news channel.
Babul Supriyo, Trinamool's newly elected MLA from Ballygunge, sworn in
Supriyo, who defected to Trinamool last year after being dropped from the Narendra Modi cabinet, won from Ballygunge where Keya Ghosh of the BJP forfeited her election deposit. Trinamool candidate Babul Supriyo won from Ballygunge assembly seat with more than 20,000 votes.
Supriyo sworn in as MLA by Bengal assembly Deputy Speaker, Governor's decision prevails
Though Supriyo, who quit his job as a central minister and the BJP, was elected on April 16, confusion prevailed over his oath-taking ceremony. Usually, the speaker is nominated by the governor to swear in a new member of the assembly.
CBI files graft case against Babul Supriyo's ex-staff, others
Babul Supriyo served as the minister in the Modi government from July 2016 to May 2019. The FIR filed by CBI alleges that executives of Engineering Projects India Ltd (EPIL) in cahoots with Mallick were involved in corruption.
Babul Supriyo, the roller coaster man, comes back with a Ballygunge win
Born in West Bengal's Uttarpara as Supriya Baral in 1970, he changed his name to Babul Supriyo while trying his luck as a Bollywood singer after leaving his banking job. After a successful stint as a Hindi playback singer, Babul entered politics in 2014 getting a ticket to contest the Lok Sabha elections for the BJP from West Bengal on being recommended by Baba Ramdev, whom he met by chance during a flight.
Trinamool's Babul Supriyo, Shatrughan Sinha script wins in bypolls
Interestingly, Halim has overtaken BJP's Keya Ghosh who bagged just 13,220 votes, thus lending some credence to the communist party's claim that it was on a revival path. Kamruzzaman Choudhury of the Congress pocketed 5,218 votes.
TMC eyes clean sweep in both assembly and LS by-poll, Shatrughan leads by over 2.8 lakh votes
In Asansol former Union minister and popular veteran Bollywood star Shatrughan Sinha is leading by garnering a massive 6,26,511 votes against BJP's Agnimitra Paul's 3,44,573 votes as at 2.30 pm. BJP had won the seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls BY 1.97 lakh votes when Babul Supriyo who was then in BJP had bested TMC's Moon Moon Sen.
TMC candidates Shatrughan Sinha, Babul Supriyo file nominations for by-polls in Bengal
Supriyo said: "I am thankful to 'Didi' (TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee) for giving me this opportunity to contest from the presitigious Ballygunge constituency. I am really honoured and accept the challenge."
Decision to quit BJP prompted by politics of hatred practised in party: Babul Supriyo
Often trolled on social media over his decision to switch camps, Supriyo on Friday, tagging Bengal BJP's official page, tweeted, "My decision to quit was prompted by the politics of hatred, divisiveness (practised in the saffron camp). I could no longer reconcile to such brand of politics."
Shatrughan Sinha likely to begin poll campaign on March 20
Shatrughan Sinha will start his campaign in most probability on Sunday and his campaign will be co-ordinated by state Lawyer Minister Moloy Ghatak, who hails from Asansol, Trinamool Congress sources told ET. It is also learnt that Sinha has already in discussion with Ghatak about his campaign details.
Mamata names Shatrughan Sinha and Babul Supriyo as TMC candidates for bypolls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday named Shatrughan Sinha as TMC's candidate for bypoll to Asansol parliamentary seat, and Babul Supiyo as nominee for Ballygunge assembly byelection.
Cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla, TMC's Babul Supriyo test COVID-positive
"I have tested positive for COVID-19 and in home isolation. I have a high fever and I am following the doctor's advice. Other members of my family are fine," Shukla, the captain of the Bengal Ranji Trophy team, told PTI. Former Union minister Babul Supriyo said he along with his wife, father and several members of his staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
TMC will do very well in Goa Assembly polls: Babul Supriyo
Several TMC leaders, including Babul Supriyo and party MPs Mahua Moitra and Saugata Roy, have arrived in Goa ahead of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit
Babul Supriyo quits as MP, almost a month after switching to Trinamool Congress from BJP
“I have resigned from the post on ethical grounds,” Supriyo said, adding that BJP LoP Suvendu Adhiakri, who is speaking about implementation of anti-defection law, should first urge his father Sisir Adhikari to resign from the Lok Sabha MP post.
West Bengal: Babul Supriyo formally resigns as Member of Parliament
The development comes after the two-term MP from West Bengal's Asansol had on September 20 -- two days after joining the state's ruling Trinamool Congress party -- written to Birla, seeking a "brief" appointment with him to formally resign as a member of the House.
Former Union Minister Babul Supriyo to submit resignation as Lok Sabha MP tomorrow
Former Union minister Babul Supriyo had resigned in August as minister of state for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, following the Union Cabinet reshuffle. In a Facebook post, he said that there was a difference of opinion between him and the West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and that the difference of opinion among senior leaders was "harming the party".
When AUKUS is Sold as a Mauka
But nothing beats the rug being pulled under France by Australia as it reneged on the contract it had signed for 12 diesel submarines and opt to build nuclear-powered subs with US (and British) help. Mon dieu, isn't anything sacre any more?!
Mamata Banerjee to decide on my role soon: Babul Supriyo
Calling his conversation with Mamata Banerjee ‘musical’, Babul Supriyo said, “I am very happy with the affection and warmth, she welcomed me to the Trinamool family. She urged me to work hard and also sing during Durga Pujas. We had a very musical talk. I am waiting for my role in the party which will be decided by Mamata Banerjee. "
'Indiscriminate' induction of leaders, Dilip Ghosh's comments resulted in BJP debacle: Supriyo
Supriyo, who joined the Trinamool Congress last week, told PTI in an interview that his view on the matter may not have been liked by the BJP's top brass.
Reverse migration a serious issue for West Bengal BJP
Many feel that the reverse migration to the Trinamool Congress post-assembly polls is more serious than the exodus to the saffron party before the assembly polls. Infact, Trinamool Congress Minister Subrata Mukherjee expressed doubts whether the party would exist in Bengal in future or not.
Life opened a new avenue for me, thank Mamata didi for giving me big opportunity: Babul Supriyo on joining TMC
The singer-turned-politician said he will leave for Delhi early next week to tender his resignation to the Lok Sabha Speaker as MP from Asansol.
Centre scales down Babul Supriyo's security cover
The cover has been reduced from the second-highest level of Z category to Y category.
Former BJP minister Babul Supriyo joins Trinamool Congress
A former Minister of State (MoS), Babul Supriyo had started his political career from Asansol in 2014 and was the lone MP who won on a BJP ticket.
Excited about joining TMC, will work for Bengal's development: Babul Supriyo
In July, Supriyo had announced that he was quitting politics. He was later persuaded against resigning as a Lok Sabha member even as the singer-turned-politician insisted that he would no longer be part of active politics.
Former BJP leader and union minister Babul Supriyo joins Trinamool Congress
He was inducted into the party in the presence of TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee and party's Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien.
Will remain MP but quit politics: Babul Supriyo after meeting BJP chief Nadda
Speaking to reporters after meeting BJP president J P Nadda, the Asansol MP said he will continue to discharge his constitutional responsibilities as a parliamentarian but withdraw from politics and leave his official residence in the national capital.
Babul Supriyo to say 'alvida' to politics; to quit as MP
"Goodbye. I'm not going to any political party. TMC, Congress, CPI(M) nobody has called me, I'm not going anywhere...One need not be in politics to do social work," read his post.
PM should hold 'petrol ki baat' instead of 'Mann ki baat': Mamata Banerjee
Noting that none of the letters she wrote to the PM evoked any response, Banerjee said despite appeals for Jagdeep Dhankhar's removal as governor, nothing was done about it.
Big swing in vote towards Trinamool in Kolkata region after second wave of Covid
The strong second wave of the pandemic made campaigning difficult and the fight tougher for the BJP. Kolkata and surrounding areas completely failed the BJP. These seats, known as AITC bastions, were always a concern for the BJP due to its lack of strong organisational network.
Assembly polls: TMC consolidates lead in Bengal, trends hint at huge victory
Belying expectations of a tight contest, the TMC candidates appeared galloping to victory, and, if the current trends hold, the party will easily form its third successive government in the state.
Union minister Babul Supriyo tests positive for COVID
"Both me & my wife have tested positive. Me for the 2nd time!! V Sad that I won't be able to vote in Asansol. I needed to be there on the road too for the 26th polls where 'desperate' @AITCofficial goons hv already unleashed their terror machinery to disrupt free & fair polls," Supriyo tweeted.
Babul Supriyo, two TMC state ministers in fray in 4th phase of West Bengal elections
Two MPs of the BJP are also in the fray for the April 10 poll when elections will be held in 44 seats covering Cooch Behar and Alipurduar districts in north Bengal and parts of South 24 Parganas, Howrah and Hoogly in the southern part of the state.
High decibel campaign ends for fourth phase of polling in West Bengal
A total 1,15,81,022 voters including 58,82,514 men, 56,98,218 women and 290 members of the third gender, will decide the fate of 373 candidates in Friday's polling in constituencies spread over Howrah (Part II), South 24 Parganas (Part III), Hooghly (Part II) in south Bengal and in north Bengal's Alipurduar and Coochbehar.
EC should stop Mamata from campaigning for vitriolic and communal speeches: Supriyo
Supriyo, one of most suave faces of the BJP in Bengal and the Lok Sabha MP from Asansol, rejected opposition claim of having been "demoted" after being fielded for the assembly election, and said he himself wanted to contest the poll against a "formidable opposition and not a weak one".
J P Nadda holds roadshow in Kolkata's Tollygunge area
The roadshow, which commenced at a tram depot at 3.15 pm, is scheduled to culminate at Garia More, spanning a distance of little more than 4 km. It is set to cover Tollygunge assembly constituency and parts of Behala Purba seat, where Union minister Babul Supriyo and actress Payal Sarkar -- a poll debutant -- are respective candidates.
Asked the party for a difficult seat, happy that I got one: Babul Supriyo
He is in the fray from Tollygunge – a traditional TMC bastion which the party has been winning since 2001- and is pitted against minister and three-term TMC MLA Aroop Biswas, who is considered close to the chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Bengal polls: BJP names candidates for 3rd, 4th phases; denied tickets, aspirants protest, quit
In a surprise move, the party nominated Trinamool Congress turncoat and octogenarian sitting MLA of Singur, Rabindranath Bhattacharya. Of late, the BJP has not been nominating such elderly persons as poll candidates.
West Bengal assembly polls: BJP looks east, hopes for Southern swing
The poll date announcement on Friday has set the stage in Bengal for an exciting end-game. Three large blocs are in the running but the gradual post-2016 decimation of the Left Front Congress combine indicates a straight fight between Trinamool Congress and BJP. The battle may finally be won or lost in south Bengal which accounts for 218 seats in the 294-member assembly.
BJP workers protest in Kolkata against removal of Shubhankar Majumdar from party post
During an organisational meeting at a BJP party office in Asansol in Paschim Bardhaman district, two factions of the saffron camp got involved in a scuffle in the presence of Union Minister and local MP Babul Supriyo.
There is a rush to join BJP in Bengal, but party is choosy about inducting people: Vijayvargiya
Vijayvargiya claimed that apart from misgovernance of the TMC, it was the high-handedness of the party leadership that was driving people out of its fold.
There are provisions in Constitution to take care of violence in West Bengal: Babul Supriyo
"The TMC should mend its ways. Only a few months are left for the elections. If the TMC members think they can intimidate voters and engage in political violence, then there are provisions in the Constitution to take care of such things," Babul Supriyo told a local news channel.
Prakash Javadekar & team tasked with handling migrants’ issue in media
The team comprising also Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Hardeep Puri, Kiren Rijiju and Babul Supriyo has been asked to revamp the government's messaging on the issue and look for ways to make the steps taken to support the migrant workers more visible in the communication.
BJP alleges Mamata Govt trying to hide real figures of Covid-19 patients
BJP slammed chief minister Mamata Banerjee for the death of a senior doctor due to Covid-19. It is the first case in the state where a medic had succumbed to the disease. While condoling his death, Banerjee did not mention the cause. BJP alleged doctors have not been provided with Protective Equipment and other safeguards.
Not right for a CM to oppose law passed by Parliament: WB Guv Jagdeep Dhankhar
Even as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly opposes the Citizenship Amendment Act, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has condemned the state government for what he calls lack of action against violent protesters.
West Bengal trims guv’s powers, cuts direct access to universities
Tuesday’s gazette notification — putting the state government between the chancellor’s office and vice-chancellors — caps three months of back and forth between Raj Bhavan and the Bengal government, starting with governor Jagdeep Dhankhar’s visit to the Jadavpur University campus to “rescue” Union minister of state Babul Supriyo from student protesters.
1.09 crore trees cut in last five years: Environment Ministry
In response to a query in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Babul Supriyo said in the last five years 1,09,75,844 trees were removed and plantation of more than 12,60,00,000 trees has been stipulated under compensatory afforestation.
Stubble burning in UP, Punjab, Haryana reduced by 19% since 2018: Govt
The government reported a considerable reduction in stubble burning in the states Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh this year, about 19% less than in 2018. While UP has recorded 36.8 per cent reduction, Haryana recorded 25.1 per cent and Punjab recorded 16.8 per cent reduction, respectively, in the current season than in 2018.
'Hawa ke sath sath': Supriyo sings a Bollywood number to support govt's steps for 'cleaner' air
The Union Minister belted out the lyrics after Sunita Duggal raised concerns over air pollution.
India witnessing average sea level rise of 1.7mm/year
The government has told the Rajya Sabha that Indian coast have risen by 8.5 cm during the past 50 years. The data shared in the upper house of the Parliament is from 10 major ports across the country. The data, collected at 10 Indian ports, indicates sea levels at Diamond Harbour in West Bengal recorded the highest annual average increase.
Bengal govt urges MHA to rethink entrusting CRPF with Guv's security
The West Bengal government has, in a letter to the MHA dated October 21, also sought to know why it was not consulted before the important decision was taken to hand over the security of Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to the CRPF.
Seems censorship is in place in Bengal: Governer Jagdeep Dhankhar
Governor Dhankhar termed the refusal of the district officials to attend a meeting called by him as "unconstitutional".
Gherao of Babul Supriyo serious matter: West Bengal Governor
Babul Supriyo, the union minister of state for environment, forest and climate change, was shown black flags and allegedly heckled by a section of students at Jadavpur University.
Babul Supriyo 'heckled' at Jadavpur University
Sources said he is currently held up on the campus, with the protesting students blocking the way to his car.
Centre gives over Rs 47,000 cr to 27 states for green activities
Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh got the maximum share of the fund.
Over Rs 5,800 crore sanctioned for cleaning 34 polluted rivers: Environment Ministry
Out of the total of Rs 5,870 crore sanctioned under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), the Centre has released its share of Rs 2,522 crore to states.
Ministers from West Bengal greeted with 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans in Lok Sabha
The cheer was apparently to take a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who had allegedly objected to uttering the slogan during some incidents.
We'll protect environment & make progress simultaneously, says Prakash Javadekar after taking charge
Javadekar, who has been a man of many faces in the last Narendra Modi government, hailed the prime minister for his keen interest in environment and his contribution.
Modi's new government takes care of regional balance
UP represented by 8 ministers apart from PM; Maharashtra, Haryana, J'khand get 11 ministerial berths.
Babul Supriyo: From playback singing to political heavyweight
Supriyo, who was elected to Lok Sabha from Asansol in West Bengal for a second term, took oath as a minister Thursday.
Regional representation, berths to allies likely in new BJP govt
New faces & at least 4 of the 18 BJP MPs from Bengal may get positions.
Asansol election result: Babul Supriyo plays the right notes, defeats Moon Moon Sen
Big names contesting: Moon Moon Sen (Trinamool), Babul Supriyo (BJP)
Poll violence continues in Bengal in the fourth phase
In Asansol, sitting MP and BJP candidate, Babul Supriyo’s vehicle was attacked near Barabani. Supriyo demanded re-poll in all booths in Raniganj and Barabani assembly segments.
I woke up late, don't know anything: Moon Moon Sen on clashes in Asansol
BJP candidate Babul Supriyo's car was vandalised early morning just after the start of polling in Asansol.
Lok Sabha phase-4 polling: Test of NDA’s spread of 56
After the end of 4th phase, polling would be completed in 373 of 543 Lok Sabha seats.
Disappointed that Moon Moon Sen using dead mother's name for votes: Babul Supriyo
Babul Supriyo and Moon Moon Sen are locked in a straight contest in this Lok Sabha constituency, which goes to polls on April 29.
Bengal will offer Modi rosogollas made of clay : Mamata
Mamata Banerjee had earlier said that Modi has made a "political issue" of the "courtesy" shown by her by making public that she sends sweets to him.
Asansol: A battle of prestige for Modi and Mamata
Dotted with coal mines, both legal and illegal, Asansol is the second largest city after Kolkata with a cosmopolitan population.
From songs to short films, from music videos to myth-busters, Mamata’s Trinamool takes BJP head on in social media space
The Trinamool Congress leadership holding charge of the social media sector in West Bengal realises the importance of the demographics in the coming polls.
Govt bringing back fugitives slap on Rahul Gandhi's face: Babul Supriyo
His comments come in the backdrop of the Congress' allegations about the Modi govt's involvement in Rafale scam and helping economic fugitives.
Shades of poll campaign in West Bengal: From song wars to celebrity fights
The many shades of poll campaign in the state from-- Song wars and celebrities fighting veterans to parties harnessing the power of graffiti.
BJP's first list in Bengal pins hope on hardcore politicians, turncoats
Of the 28 candidates, nearly 25 are new faces, with a thrust on active political workers rather than greenhorns from the glamour world.
Railway ministry approved around 500 extra stoppages in this fiscal on MPs request
With the model code of conduct likely to be announced within the next few days, MPs are lining up in the ministry to get their halts approved.
When union minister Babul Supriyo brought his pet pug on train to boost phone signals
Supriyo shared a photo of his pug Eddie, saying he took his pet during his recent Rajdhani trip, hoping that the Vodafone network would follow hi
Babul Supriyo sees a grey city as youths move to greener pastures beyond Bengal
The BJP MP from the industrial town of Asansol blamed the Trinamool Congress government squarely for lack of industrial growth in the state.
TMC not a militant organisation like BJP: Mamata Banerjee
We are not a militant organisation like the BJP. They are creating fights not only among Christians, Muslims but also among Hindus, said Mamata Banerjee.
Yoga in school curriculum can help in creating a healthy nation: Venkaiah Naidu
Naidu, who participated in a Yoga event in Mumbai, said the ancient Indian discipline was an invaluable gift to the world from India.
Visva Bharati gears up for the visit of Prime Minister Modi and Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be conferred with honorary D Litt at the 3rd convocation of Kazi Nazrul University (KNU) on May 26 in Asansol.
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani to have stoppage at Asansol
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal in a letter to Supriyo dated May 4 has said that he was granting the request of his party colleague for a stoppage at Asansol for the popular Rajdhani train.
Wanted to quit politics, PM Modi asked me not to: Babul Supriyo
In a series of tweets, the union minister has chronicled his intentions to quit politics and his meeting with PM who convinced him to stay on.
Now, Shatrughan calls Babul Supriyo a small fry
Sinha, who has backed the Rashtra Manch founded by former finance minister turned BJP critic Yashwant Sinha, said "Supriyo is just a small fry".
Delhi HC disposes of Mukul Roy's plea alleging phone tapping
Former Trinamool Congress MP, who has now joined the BJP, had sought a CBI probe into the alleged surveillance and tapping of his phone by the West Bengal police.
42 CPSEs functioning without a regular chairman, MD: Govt
Babul Supriyo said, "there are 42 central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) which presently do not have a regular Managing Director/ Chairman and Managing Director/Chairman".
Air India, BSNL among 43 CPSEs making losses for 3 yrs
Major reasons for losses include resource crunch, low capacity utilisation, oil plant and machinery, stiff competition, weak marketing and mismanagement.
Government plans to sell non-operational units of Cement Corporation of India
Babul Supriyo said the inter-ministerial group has identified five units for disinvestment in the first phase - Mandhar, Kurkunta, Bhatinda, Nayagaon, Charkhi Dadri.
Police file charge sheet against Babul Supriyo
On the basis of her complaint, a case has been registered against him for allegedly insulting the modesty of a woman.
Rose Valley cheques for BJP traced to Andaman
The money trail in Rose Valley scam and some other deposit-taking businesses is also leading to a senior leader of the BJP’s women’s wing.
No water in my Circuit House room, alleges Babul Supriyo
Supriyo reported this to BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, who is also the party's co-observer for West Bengal.
Mamata launches legal war against BJP leaders
This is supposed be first such programme in the city in which the Sangh volunteers will gather at the venue in uniform and perform certain skills.
Cops summon Babul Supriyo for booze barb at TMC MLA
Supriyo on Tuesday received summons from the Alipore police station late in the evening. Meanwhile, he sent a legal notice to Moitra.
No role of Babul Supriyo in Ponzi scam has emerged so far: CBI sources
The Trinamool MP was arrested in Kolkata on December 30 and later taken to Bhubaneswar where a special court is hearing the Rose Valley scam case.
Startups won’t be the first choice on campus in 2017
In August 2016, the IIT placement committee, for the first time, barred 31 startups — including Grofers, Zomato, Portea Medical and Babajobs — from participating in campus recruitment.
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