Sushanta Mahato

Ex-MLA from Baghmundi Assembly constituency, Purulia, West Bengal.

[Sushanta Mahato @SushantaAITC]

আজ বিধানসভায় শপথ গ্রহণ অনুষ্ঠানের কিছু মুহূর্ত

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

Thank you @HemantSorenJMM Ji. Your support gives me strength to continue the fight against such intimidation and violence.

Yesterday's attack bore all the hallmarks of a State-sponsored and Centre-backed attempt to intimidate the Opposition.

When violence unfolds in full public view and the administration remains a mute spectator, it ceases to be a law-and-order failure and becomes a DELIBERATE ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY ITSELF.

We will not be intimidated. We will continue to stand with the people and fight for an India where democracy prevails over fear and violence.

INDIA STANDS UNITED.

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

I am deeply grateful for your support and solidarity, @yadavakhilesh Ji.

What transpired yesterday was not the act of a few unruly elements.

Governments are judged not only by what they do, but also by what they deliberately choose not to do.

Withdrawing an opposition MP’s security cover, refusing to deploy police despite clear warnings and allowing armed hooligans to operate with impunity reveals a disturbing truth.

This was not negligence. This was a conscious abdication of responsibility that paved the way for a premeditated act of political violence.

But those who think violence can break our spirit are mistaken. Every attack only strengthens our resolve and commitment to UNITEDLY FIGHT FOR THE PEOPLE OF INDIA.

[Mamata Banerjee @MamataOfficial]

Congratulations to the UDF government led by Chief Minister @vdsatheesan on taking oath in Kerala today. Wishing the new government great success in their service to the people of Kerala

[Mamata Banerjee @MamataOfficial]

I am pleased to announce that our government intends to constitute soon five new Cultural and Development Boards for the Munda (ST), Kora (ST), Dom (SC), Kumbhakar (OBC) and Sadgope (OBC) communities.

These communities are integral to the vibrant fabric of Bengal. My heartiest congratulations to all of them.

These boards will protect their unique languages and traditions while ensuring better education, healthcare, and jobs. They will safeguard customary rights and bring further socio-economic growth.
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​Since 2013, we have established many such boards for our weaker communities, ensuring their all-round development.
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​Our commitment to Ma, Mati, Manush means, we remain dedicated to ensuring no community is left behind. Our goal is simple: to bring a smile to every face through inclusive progress and unwavering support.

Jai Bangla!

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

Vision shapes the way we experience the world. It determines how we read, work, recognise faces, navigate roads, and participate in the small routines that make up everyday life. Yet for many people, the loss of clear sight happens so gradually that they simply learn to live with it.

Today at the Sebaashray camp in Nandigram-II, 2,613 people were provided spectacles free of cost. For many among them, something as ordinary as clear sight had become a daily struggle, a page that could not be read properly, a road sign that remained blurred.

If even one person leaves a Sebaashray camp seeing life more clearly than before, the effort behind it is justified. Today, 2,613 people did, and that alone makes this journey worthwhile.

[Mamata Banerjee @MamataOfficial]

Proud to share that, for further increasing the safety and confidence of women in our city, Kolkata Police is launching two more initiatives from today.

First, several all-women Pink Booths at key city intersections will be commissioned and be operational from evening to midnight, today onwards. My sisters in the city will be able to connect directly with the lady officers of KP for any assistance in these booths.

Second, today evening onwards, several 'SHINING' (as I have named them) all-women mobile patrol teams will also be on duty from 8 pm to 2 AM, patrolling E.M. Bypass and other major city roads used by my working sisters during night hours.

Kolkata continues to be the safest city in the country over the years and I am sure these two unique new initiatives will go a long way in furthering the same.

[All India Trinamool Congress @AITCofficial]

A decisive victory for Bengal in the Hon’ble Supreme Court and a stinging rebuke to the Extremely Compromised Institution (ECI).

The Apex Court has effectively removed the SIR process in Bengal from the unfettered discretion and supervision of @ECISVEEP. The Commission has lost both control and credibility in the manner in which this exercise was being conducted. With nearly 50 lakh names still pending adjudication and election timelines fast approaching, the Court has stepped in to prevent a democratic disaster of the ECI’s own making.

Further, the Court has categorically held that documents such as Aadhaar and Madhyamik Admit Cards shall be accepted as valid proof of identity, dismantling the ECI’s arbitrary attempts to shift goalposts and disenfranchise legitimate voters through manufactured technicalities.

This is yet another resounding slap in the face for the Election Commission and Mr. Vanish Kumar. They now stand thoroughly exposed, not only before the Court of law, but before the people of Bengal.

[Sushanta Mahato @SushantaAITC]

RIP

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

The demise of Mukul Roy marks the end of an era in Bengal’s political history. A veteran leader with vast experience. His contributions helped shape an important phase of the state’s public and political journey.

As a founding pillar of the All India Trinamool Congress, he was instrumental in expanding and consolidating the organisation during its formative years. His dedication to public life will be recalled with admiration.

I extend my sincere sympathies to his family, friends and admirers. May his soul be granted eternal peace.

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

It has come to our notice that EROs are no longer able to monitor the progress of AEROs on the ECINet portal with respect to the conduct of SIR in Bengal. This amounts to a TRIPLE VIOLATION.

FIRST, it violates Section 13B of the Representation of the People Act, which states that electoral rolls “shall be prepared and revised by an electoral registration officer." It also violates Section 13C of the Act, which states that AEROs are to “assist any electoral registration officer in the performance of his functions” and that they are “subject to the control of the electoral registration officer.”

SECOND, it violates the explicit intent of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order dated 9 February, 2026, Section 6(V) of which states in no uncertain terms that “the final decision will be taken by the EROs only.” It also violates Section 2 of the Supreme Court’s order dated 20 February 2026, which states that, under the Logical Discrepancy/Unmapped category, persons to whom notices were issued have submitted documents in support of their claims for inclusion in the voter list. “These claims are required to be adjudicated, in a way, through a quasi-judicial process by the EROs.”

THIRD, it violates the Election Commission’s own Order No. 23/2025-ERS (Vol. II) dated 24th June 2025, Point No. 2 of which clearly states that “the ERO of each Assembly Constituency shall be responsible for ensuring that no eligible citizen is left out and no ineligible person is included.”

This TRIPLE VIOLATION strikes at the very heart of constitutional governance by dismantling institutional checks and balances, creating fertile ground for ARBITRARY and UNLAWFUL DELETION of voters at the discretion of AEROs.

What is even more alarming is that when this serious anomaly was escalated to the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, through the District Election Officers, it was met with a cavalier and dismissive response wholly unbecoming of a constitutional office. This is precisely the entrenched BABU CULTURE that has come to characterise the Election Commission’s functioning, and stood implicitly rebuked by the Supreme Court only yesterday.

Nobody, I repeat NOBODY, has the authority to play God with the democratic rights of Bengal’s voters. The BANGLA-BIRODHI ZAMINDARS who believe they can pull the strings and orchestrate a voter deletion racket must understand that they will be held accountable, both in the court of law and in the court of the people.

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

Is the @ECISVEEP of the view that directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court can be openly FLOUTED? The highest Court of the land has repeatedly emphasised transparency, due process, and adherence to official channels of communication. Yet we are witnessing instructions being circulated over WhatsApp rather than through formal, traceable, and accountable mechanisms.

Even more disturbing are credible reports of Special Roll Observer, C. Murugan, issuing instructions regarding the acceptability of birth certificates directly to Micro Observers in a WhatsApp group, to inflate deletion numbers. Need I remind the ECI of the Supreme Court’s categorical directive that the role of micro-observers must remain strictly assistive? Why, then, is statutory procedure being bypassed, and under whose instructions?

Additionally, Roll Observers are designated district-wise, yet it is seen that login credentials linked to these observers are being accessed from a central location in Kolkata. Login Data is being misused to generate queries and specifically target a certain community at the direction of ECI’s political masters in Delhi. Should this matter be independently examined, it will be established that the tower location and IP address of the login device differ from the actual location of the concerned roll observer.

The Election Commission derives its legitimacy from PUBLIC TRUST, not POLITICAL PATRONAGE. We shall pursue this matter before the highest court of law. Further, any person aligning themselves with or acting at the behest of Zamindars of Delhi will face stringent and uncompromising legal action. Brace yourselves!

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

I was shaken to my core upon learning of the brutal murder of Sukhen Mahato, a young migrant worker from Bandwan in Purulia, who had travelled to Pune in search of livelihood. The thought of what Sukhen must have suffered in his final moments, and the trauma his parents and siblings now carry, is deeply distressing. The very night this tragedy came to my attention, I ensured that our local leaders reached his family so they would not be left alone in their darkest hour.

Today, I visited their home in Tumrasole, sat with his grieving parents, and assured them that their quest for justice will not be abandoned. It is profoundly troubling that migrant workers from Bengal continue to face hostility and violence in BJP-ruled states. A citizen’s language, identity, or place of origin can never be grounds for persecution. The Constitution guarantees every Indian the right to move freely, to seek employment anywhere in the country, and to live with dignity and security. Any failure to protect these rights is a failure of constitutional duty.

The Maharashtra Government and its law enforcement agencies must act with urgency and firmness, apprehending every individual involved, ensuring a time-bound prosecution, and delivering exemplary punishment. Anything less would be an injustice not only to Sukhen’s memory, but to the very principles that bind our Republic together.

[Mamata Banerjee @MamataOfficial]

I am shaken, enraged, and sickened beyond words by the barbaric murder of Sukhen Mahato, a 24-year-old migrant worker from Bandwan in Purulia, the sole earning member of his family, in Pune, Maharashtra.

This is nothing short of a hate crime. A young man was hunted, tortured, and murdered for his language, his identity, his roots. This is the direct consequence of a climate where xenophobia is weaponised and innocents are turned into targets.

I demand immediate arrests and exemplary punishment of the perpetrators. And to Sukhen’s family, I say that Bengal stands with you in this hour of unimaginable grief. No effort will be spared to secure justice.

[All India Trinamool Congress @AITCofficial]

Maybe in @nsitharaman’s India, babies drink only fresh milk. In real India, poor mothers dilute powdered milk with water to make it last. And that attracts 5% GST.

Maybe in her India, stationery is free. In our India, pencils, crayons, graph books, and lab notebooks are taxed at 12%.

Maybe in her India, healthcare is tax-free. In our India, anaesthetics, medical oxygen, insulin, and diagnostic kits all carry GST.

Maybe in her India, even death is dignified. In our India, incense sticks at a funeral are taxed too.

These are the Two Indias @abhishekaitc spoke of. And Madam Finance Minister, whether you acknowledge it or not, both Indias exist.

[Sushanta Mahato @SushantaAITC]

Joy Bangla

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

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.

[Sushanta Mahato @SushantaAITC]

Big victory for Mamata Banerjee and the people of West Bengal as the Supreme Court issues notice to the Election Commission in the SIR matter.
#DidiAtSupremeCourt

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

Sebaashray 2 was never conceived as a momentary intervention, but as a continuing promise that care, dignity, and access to healthcare will not end when camps conclude. Nearly two months on, that promise stands fulfilled yet again.

An elderly citizen from Diamond Harbour has regained clear vision after a free cataract surgery at Renuka Eye Institute, while Saifuddin Jamader, referred from the Budge Budge camp, has successfully undergone a complex retinal procedure. These are not merely medical outcomes; they are restored independence, renewed confidence, and lives reclaimed from uncertainty.

Moments like these reaffirm why Sebaashray exists. To ensure that quality healthcare is not determined by income, geography, or circumstance, but delivered as a right with compassion and respect. The relief and joy on their faces remain our greatest motivation, and our strongest resolve to carry this mission forward.

[Sushanta Mahato @SushantaAITC]

#DidiAtSupremeCourt

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

Warm greetings to the people of Meghalaya on their 54th Statehood Day.

Endowed with breathtaking natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage and a proud tradition of harmony, Meghalaya stands as a testament to India’s unity in diversity. The spirit of its people, rooted in community, sustainability and mutual respect, continues to inspire the nation.

On this occasion, I extend my best wishes for peace, progress and prosperity to every resident of the state, along with the preservation of its unique identity and cherished values.

[All India Trinamool Congress @AITCofficial]

Our campaign song for #AbarJitbeBangla is finally here, ready to ignite every corner of Bengal!

Tune in and feel the raw power of our land; the defiant pulse of Bengal beating strong, the unbreakable resolve of millions who refuse to be silenced, the thunderous roar of a people rising as one against every conspiracy and attack.

This song is the heartbeat of our resistance, the anthem of our pride, the voice of Ma-Mati-Manush declaring:
Jotoi Koro Hamla,
Abar Jitbe Bangla!

[Sushanta Mahato @SushantaAITC]

Happy New Year 2026 dada

[Abhishek Banerjee @abhishekaitc]

As the year turns, I extend my warmest greetings to all.

A New Year is a renewal of hope, resolve and purpose. It reminds us that progress is continuous, service is sacred and the trust of the people is the highest mandate any public leader can hold.

May the coming year deepen compassion, strengthen unity, inspire courage and bring health, dignity and opportunity to every home. Let us step into 2026 with clarity of vision and honesty of intent, determined to serve more, listen more and build more.

Wishing everyone peace, prosperity and joy in all that lies ahead. #HappyNewYear2026