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Trending News: Bengal elections: TMC MLA Khagendranath Mahato switches to BJP after being denied ticket in GopiballavpurIran says reopening of Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ amid US blockade, calls it ‘ceasefire violation’Rajasthan Royals move to second on points table after thrashing LSG in low-scoring affair in IPL 2026Stage set for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly polls: Will MK Stalin, Mamata Banerjee hold their ground?Trump claims Iran halts execution of eight women protesters at his request: ‘I very much appreciate it’‘CM has put entire system in danger’: SC rebukes Mamata Banerjee day ahead of polling in BengalMohammad Nawaz tests positive for recreational drug use, ICC alerts Pakistan Cricket BoardKedarnath Dham portals open for devotees amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’; Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayersJaafar Jackson set to portray uncle Michael Jackson in debut film Michael, says ‘Can’t wait for the world…’Modi govt revamps six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks public comments on draft by May 20West Bengal Assembly Election: EC imposes restrictions on bike rallies, check timing, guidelinesHeatwave to intensify in Delhi from April 22, IMD says temperature likely to touch 42 degrees CelsiusBJP files complaint with EC against Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi, seeks public apologyAbhishek Sharma, Eshan Malinga hammer Delhi Capitals, SRH moved to third on IPL 2026 points tableTrump warns of fresh strikes on Iran if peace talks fail as ceasefire nears end: ‘Military is raring to go’Axar Patel injury update: Will DC captain take field in IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad?Kharge calls PM Modi ‘terrorist’ in Tamil Nadu rally; BJP condemns remark of Congress chiefThree killed in blast at fireworks unit in Kerala’s Thrissur ahead of Pooram festivalDefence Ministry signs Rs 975 crore deal for TRAWL systems to boost Army’s minefield breaching capabilityUS, Iran signal return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks as truce nears expiry, reports APOperation Mahadev: A relentless hunt that delivered final justice to Pahalgam victimsJEE Main topper, Delhiite Aditya Gupta : ‘Don’t call me a topper, better a performer’US: Planned fight turns into mass shooting at North Carolina park near middle school, casualties fearedAll-round Mumbai Indians inflict biggest IPL loss on GT to return to winning ways in AhmedabadImtiaz Ali opens up about his favourite all-time song, its from a Shah Rukh Khan filmFrom Season 4 premieres with single episode: Full release schedule revealed‘It’s all drama’: Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi’s unscheduled stop for ‘jhalmuri’ during poll campaigningPrivate jet crashes into hillside in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur; pilot and co-pilot killedNational Herald case: Delhi HC defers hearing on ED plea against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi; next hearing on May 25Nashik TCS row: Court refuses interim bail to accused Nida Khan, next hearing on April 27Pakistan to clear pending USD 1.5 billion UAE loan by April 23Bigg Boss Marathi 6 winner: Tanvi Kolte lifts trophy, wins Rs 15 lakhLouisiana mass shooting: 8 children, between 1-14 years killedIran to back out of ceasefire 2.0 talks in Pakistan, cites US’ ‘unrealistic demands’, Hormuz blockadePunjab Kings become first team in IPL history to achieve massive record after mauling LSG in New ChandigarhAmid Iran-US tensions North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle‘Election about protecting Bengal’s identity, legacy: PM Modi targets TMC at Jhargram rallyWhen Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh revealed Dua’s face in Diwali post11 feared dead, 6 injured in blast at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s VirudhunagarBlessing Muzarabani’s manager hits back at PSL ban and trolls: ‘Cannot breach contract you never received’‘Congress lost the chance to script history’: Top quotes from PM Modi as women’s reservation bill failsIs Shekhar Kapur interested in a Mr India remake with Ranveer Singh? 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Wed. Apr 22nd, 2026

Bengal elections: TMC MLA Khagendranath Mahato switches to BJP after being denied ticket in Gopiballavpur

In a significant political development from West Bengal, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Khagendranath Mahato, who represented the Gopiballavpur Assembly constituency in Jhargram district, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. This development comes just a day ahead of the first phase of the Assembly election in the state. His switch comes at the last moment after he was denied a ticket by the TMC for the upcoming Assembly elections. Party insiders said Mahato was upset over not being given a ticket by the TMC. With limited time left before the elections, he decided to join the BJP and formally announced his move on Wednesday. 

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