TMC Candidate list 2026: Who is Parth Chatterjee? CM Mamata Banerjee denies ticket to former minister for West Bengal assembly elections
West Bengal assembly elections: As the Bengal assembly polls are a month away, the Trinamool Congress chief and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released the 291 names of candidates for West Bengal assembly seats ahead of polling, to be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. The vote counting will be conducted on May 4. Amid the names, one key name was missing, that of, former West Bengal education minister Parth Chatterjee. He has been suspended from the TMC since his conviction in the cash-for-jobs scam.
‘A huge horror story’: Sonam Wangchuk after being released from jail in Ladakh protests case
Sonam Wangchuk said that his struggle was not only for personal justice but also to ensure broader gains for environmental and regional causes, and expressed hope that the process would guide future use of laws like the NSA.
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath-led allocates Rs 110 crore to upgrade Bulandshahr highway into 4-lane, check details
This upgrade is expected to benefit not only the local population but also thousands of pilgrims visiting the area, especially during festivals like Kartik Purnima and Shivratri.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: National Capital to get relief from heat as IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms till March 20, check full forecast here
The weather department has also issued yellow alerts for Thursday and Friday, warning of wind speeds touching 40-50 kmph, alongside multiple spells of light rainfall.
West Bengal Election 2026: How many seats can TMC win? Mamata Banerjee said this
Mamata Banerjee projected a big win for the Trinamool Congress in the 2026 polls, aiming for over 226 seats. She will contest from Bhabanipur as the state gears up for a high-stakes election battle.
LPG crisis hits Mid Day Meal scheme for Rs 11 crore school students, firewood, briquettes bring used
The financial pressure is further exacerbated by delayed reimbursements, forcing her to borrow money at interest to meet expenses.
Dem congressional candidate Bobby Pulido depicts lewd behavior in controversial music video for his song
Latin Grammy-winning singer Bobby Pulido, now the Democratic nominee in Texas’ 15th Congressional District, appeared in a controversial music video depicting lewd behavior. In a 2010 music video for his song “Dias de Ayer,” Pulido portrayed a character wrapped in a red blanket engaging in indecent acts and appearing to expose himself to a woman seated next to him on a plane. According to the New York Post, Pulido faced questions from the Mexican press about his sexuality following the release of the video. “People are opening up more. I can even tell you that when I started my career, I saw the whole situation (of gays) very differently. At first, they said I was gay; there were rumors that I was like that,” Pulido said in a 2010 interview with the outlet El Norte, translated from Spanish. CORNYN CLASHES WITH PROGRESSIVE REP GREG CASAR IN HEATED AIRPORT FACE-OFF OVER DHS SHUTDOWN Pulido responded to comments about sexuality in several posts, including a 2019 post on his personal X account: “Igualmente amigo, no homo.” In a 2015 post, Pulido taunted pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli, who later served a seven-year prison sentence, writing, “Don’t drop the soap a–hole.” After announcing his campaign last fall, Pulido faced scrutiny over resurfaced posts linking to explicit websites on his personal X account, as well as a post that appeared to show him urinating on President Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. DEM OFFICIAL PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD ABUSE FOR DRIVING DRUNK AT TRIPLE LEGAL LIMIT, ENTERS DIVERSION PROGRAM The Democratic nominee also drew backlash over past vulgar attacks against Trump, including posting the Spanish translation of “f— your mother.” “I’d like to give you the biggest ‘f— you,’ you piece of s—, a–hole, d— head, son of a b—-,” Pulido wrote in another post. Pulido also drew attention after previously describing himself as a “winter Texan” for spending much of the year in Mexico. Pulido is vying for the seat currently held by Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, a two-term incumbent. Fox News Digital has reached out to Pulido for comment. Fox News Digital’s Leo Briceno contributed to this report.
AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Evrvin failed to defeat a crowded field of Democratic candidates Tuesday for a deep-blue House seat, despite the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) spending aggressively to put her over the top. Conyears-Ervin’s loss represents a notable defeat for the pro-Israel group, which frequently intervenes in Democratic primaries. State Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Ill., won the 13-way primary ballot after weathering a torrent of attack ads powered by the cryptocurrency industry. Ford touted the endorsement of Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill, who represented the district incorporating parts of the city’s South Side and western suburbs for nearly three decades. AIPAC and its affiliates spent more than $5 million boosting Conyears-Ervin. The Chicago Democrat also had the support of the city’s influential teachers’ unions and the cryptocurrency industry. Ford’s GOP opponent will face a steep battle to win the general election in the Democrat-heavy district. In 2024, former Vice President Kamala Harris won more than 80% of the vote in the district, where Black Americans constitute a plurality. Conyears-Ervin previously came up short in a primary challenge against Davis in 2024, though her campaign was marred by allegations that she misused city funds for personal use and retaliated against whistleblowers. The Chicago Democrat paid a $30,000 fine in 2025 to resolve the charges brought by a city ethics panel. AOC RAISING MONEY BY USING PRO-ISRAEL GROUP’S ATTACK ON HER ‘SQUAD’ ALLY Eleven other Democratic candidates were on the ballot in a free-for-all contest to replace Davis. Jason Friedman, a real estate developer and philanthropist, also failed to receive a sizable share of votes despite outraising the field. AIPAC’s main super PAC spent tens of thousands of dollars attacking his candidacy. Progressive activist Kina Collins and several other left-wing candidates appeared to split the vote among voters hailing from the party’s leftward flank. WHERE SANDERS AND AOC BACKED PROGRESSIVE CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ANALILIA MEJIA STANDS ON KEY ISSUES AIPAC, a frequent player in congressional races, has had mixed success intervening in 2026 primaries so far. In February, the group was successful in torpedoing former Rep. Tom Malinowski’s comeback bid in a New Jersey special election, but a Democrat with even more hostile views toward Israel narrowly won the primary. That candidate, Analilia Mejia, who is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is on track to win the general election in April in the Democrat-held seat. The group also spent heavily against several other Illinois Democrats running in other primary contests who have views critical of Israel, including media personality Kat Abughzaleh. Conyears-Ervin has served as Chicago’s city treasurer since 2019 and previously did a one-term stint in the state legislature. Chicago has faced an array of fiscal challenges during Conyears-Ervin’s tenure. Two rating agencies downgraded Chicago’s credit rating in February over the city’s sizable budget deficits.
Pritzker scores big: Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in test of governor’s clout
Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton of Illinois is now a giant step closer to becoming only the fifth Black woman elected to the Senate in the nation’s history. Stratton on Tuesday topped Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, her top two rivals among a crowded field of contenders, in a contentious and extremely expensive Democratic Senate primary, the Associated Press reports. Stratton, a former state lawmaker who has served two terms as lieutenant governor under Gov. JB Pritzker, a fellow Democrat, will now be considered the clear frontrunner in blue-leaning Illinois to succeed Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin, who’s retiring at the end of the year after three decades in the Senate. PRITZKER FLEXES POLITICAL MUSCLE IN ILLINOIS’ SENATE PRIMARY The Democratic Senate primary, as well as down-ballot battles for a quartet of Chicago-area open House seats, were hotbeds for contentious party disagreements over battling illegal immigration and policy towards Israel, how best to push back against President Donald Trump‘s unprecedented second-term agenda, and the generational struggles among Democrats. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS COVERAGE ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Krishnamoorthi, who was born in India and immigrated to the U.S. with his family as a child, was the clear fundraising frontrunner in the Democratic primary, and spent big bucks to run ads. And a super PAC funded by crypto titans has shelled out nearly $10 million in support of Krishnamoorthi. But Stratton was backed by Pritzker, who had plenty on the line in the Senate primary. That’s because the billionaire governor and potential 2028 White House contender, who was unopposed for his party’s nomination as he seeks to become the first Democrat to serve three terms steering the nation’s sixth-most populous state, dipped into his large war chest to dish out millions to fund a super PAC supporting Stratton The Senate primary was viewed as a test of Pritzker’s political clout in Illinois as he likely gears up for a 2028 presidential run. The governor has seen his national profile skyrocket over the past 14 months as he’s become a top Democrat leading the resistance to Trump.
Establishment Democrats fend off far-left influencer in primary to succeed Rep Jan Schakowsky
Far-left social media influencer and former Media Matters journalist Kat Abughazaleh has lost her bid to replace a longtime House Democrat in Illinois. Abughazaleh was one of 15 people running in a crowded primary to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., who is retiring after nearly 30 years in Congress. She lost to Daniel Biss, the mayor of Everston, Ill., and a former state lawmaker. SENATE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN CHAIR REVEALS HOW MANY SEATS HE’S AIMING FOR IN 2026 The race to replace Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, a safe blue seat, has been a battle of the ages. Abughazaleh, 26, is part of an increasingly politically active coterie of left-wing Gen Z activists who have been critical of the Democratic establishment. Her campaign website touts “a new type of Democratic campaign,” warning, “If you’re a right-wing billionaire or a member of the Democratic consultant class, this campaign isn’t for you.” SOCIALIST WINS PILE UP AFTER GOP’S BRUTAL 2025 OFF-YEAR ELECTION LOSSES She notably said during a primary debate that she did not support the continued leadership of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. The progressive influencer also got indicted on federal charges late last year related to an incident in which agitators allegedly attacked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle outside a Chicago suburb holding facility. Fine, who is supported by groups linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), said she would back Jeffries. She was the most moderate of the three front-runners. Biss did not weigh in. He was the only candidate backed by Schakowsky in the race. Before becoming mayor of the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Biss ran for governor but lost his primary to Illinois’ current leader, Gov. JB Pritzker. The 9th Congressional District includes part of Chicago and its northern suburbs and is rated D+19 by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. The winner of Tuesday night’s primary was all but assured to win the general election in November.