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Akhilesh Yadav Urges Supreme Court to Review Bengal Election Process

Lucknow:  Akhilesh Yadav, the chief of the Samajwadi Party, has called on the Supreme Court of India to step in and examine the electoral process followed in West Bengal. He expressed apprehension over the credibility of the recently concluded Assembly elections and demanded greater transparency in vote counting. Addressing the media in Lucknow on Wednesday, […]

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Rekha Gupta Hails BJP Sweep in Bengal and Assam, Calls It Mandate for Development Politics

New Delhi, May 4, 2026: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday welcomed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strong performance in the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam, describing the outcome as a clear reflection of public confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre’s development focused governance model.    Extending […]

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Kolkata Counting Centres Fortified After TMC-BJP Clash, Gatherings Prohibited Ahead of Results

Kolkata- Authorities in Kolkata have imposed restrictions on public gatherings and intensified security arrangements at multiple counting centres after political tensions escalated between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over alleged irregularities in EVM strong rooms. The move comes a day after heated protests and confrontations were reported at two counting […]

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BJP Alleges Irregularities in Falta Polling, Claims EVM Button Tampered With Tape in West Bengal Phase 2 Voting

Falta, West Bengal, April 29, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged irregularities during voting in Falta constituency in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, claiming that its election symbol button on Electronic Voting Machines was obstructed using adhesive tape. Party representatives stated that voters reported difficulty in selecting the BJP option on […]

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Amit Shah Calls for Massive Voter Participation as Bengal’s Crucial Final Polling Round Opens

Kolkata, April 29, 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged the people of West Bengal to cast their votes in unprecedented numbers as the second and concluding phase of the state Assembly elections commenced across 142 constituencies. Addressing voters through a public appeal, Shah encouraged citizens, particularly women, young voters and families, to […]

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EC Cracks Down on Poll Malpractices in West Bengal, Seizes ₹510 Crore Worth of Cash and Freebies

New Delhi: With the second and final phase of voting in West Bengal scheduled for April 29, the Election Commission of India has intensified its crackdown on poll-related irregularities. Authorities have seized cash, liquor, narcotics, and other inducements collectively valued at over ₹510 crore, setting a new record compared to previous elections in the state. […]

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Bengal Phase 2: Massive Backlog of Voter Appeals Raises Concerns

With the second phase of polling in West Bengal just around the corner, a massive backlog of voter appeals has sparked serious concern. Despite lakhs of citizens approaching appellate bodies to restore their names on electoral rolls, only a negligible number of cases have been addressed so far. Out of nearly 12.9 lakh appeals filed […]

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Mamata Banerjee Moves Court Against Amit Shah Over Remarks

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced that she will file a legal case against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over what she described as “violent remarks,” escalating political tensions ahead of the next phase of Assembly elections. Addressing a public gathering in Hooghly, Banerjee criticised Shah’s statements, saying such language was […]

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PM Modi Sharpens Attack on TMC, Projects RG Kar Victim’s Mother as BJP Candidate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong political offensive against the All India Trinamool Congress during a public rally in West Bengal, using the RG Kar hospital case to question the state government’s record on women’s safety. Addressing a gathering in Dum Dum, the Prime Minister appeared alongside the mother of the young doctor whose […]

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West Bengal & Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Voting Trends, Seats, Result Date and Key Highlights

Voting for the 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu is underway, witnessing enthusiastic participation from citizens across both states. From politicians to celebrities and first-time voters, people have been lining up at polling stations since morning to cast their votes. West Bengal has 294 assembly seats, while Tamil Nadu is voting for […]

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