Ghosh's remarks came in response to TMC's decision to introduce a resolution and motion in the state assembly aimed at opposing any alleged attempts to split the state.

The development comes a day after TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee lambasted the BJP in the assembly over making North Bengal a part of the northeast.

The move has raised eyebrows and sent shockwaves across the political spectrum, reinforcing longstanding sentiments of neglect among residents of north Bengal regarding development and infrastructure.

The move has ignited fierce debates and sharp reactions across the political spectrum.

From flood shelters to community kitchens and measures to address waterlogging, CM Banerjee instructs a slew of measures to restrict flood-like situation,

Officials from the Irrigation Department have indicated that dredging the Teesta basin is crucial to address breaches in the river spurs—extensions of embankments designed to protect vulnerable riverbanks.

The service, which operates between Sealdah in West Bengal and Tripura's Agartala, was particularly crowded due to the peak tourist season.

The deluge, exacerbated by incessant rain on Wednesday night, has led to severe disruption in regions such as Teesta Bazar and Geil Khola, with roads submerged and houses at the riverbank in peril.

In 2019, the BJP won Jhargram, Bankura, Bishnupur, and Purulia. But this time it could retain only Bishnupur.

To promote the habit of tea drinking, the association distributed around 5,000 cups of free tea to residents of Siliguri, aiming to attract younger generations who have increasingly turned to trendy beverages.

The polling, covering Darjeeling, Balurghat, and Raiganj constituencies, is scheduled to continue until 6 pm. A total of 47 candidates, including state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar, are vying for the three seats, with 51.17 lakh eligible voters poised to determine their fate.

The Cooch Behar constituency, notable for the tragic events of the 2021 assembly elections where four individuals lost their lives in firing allegedly by central forces in Sitalkuchi, remains a focal point in the current electoral campaign.