JUN 30, 2026
The West Bengal Assembly has passed the Anti-Goonda Bill 2026 and the Public Order Amendment Bill to strengthen action against organised crime, riots and vandalism. The legislation allows preventive detention of suspected habitual offenders for up to 12 months, asset seizures and compensation recovery for property damage, while the Opposition has raised concerns over potential misuse.
JUN 29, 2026
The West Bengal Assembly has passed two OBC Amendment Bills, 2026, restructuring the state's reservation framework, capping the OBC quota at 7%, and aligning the system with Calcutta High Court directives.
JUN 26, 2026
The West Bengal government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill on June 29 in the Assembly. If passed, the state will become the fourth in India to implement the UCC.
JUN 24, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a major anti-corruption drive, alleging large-scale financial irregularities under the previous TMC government. In the Assembly, he accused the Mamata Banerjee administration of misusing public funds through the Bengal Global Business Summit and vowed strict action against corruption, political violence, and unlawful activities while introducing new transparency measures for governance and investment approvals.