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  Suvendu Adhikari's big claim after high turnout in Bengal: 'BJP will win 125 seats in first phase'

  April 23, 2026 18:34 IST

  BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed the BJP would win 125 seats in the first phase of the voting and praised the peaceful conduct of polls. The Election Commission's extensive security arrangements ensured smooth voting across all 152 constituencies.

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  Passports shown by Congress leader Pawan Khera against Assam CM's wife are 'fake': MEA sources

  India | April 23, 2026 17:19 IST

  Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam CM, has multiple passports and holds properties in multiple countries, which were not declared by the CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in his election affidavit filed.

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  Aaj Ki Baat : Who Will Win the First Phase in Bengal?

  Aaj Ki Baat | April 23, 2026 0:03 IST

  Ahead of the first phase voting in West Bengal, the political atmosphere is tense. Amit Shah predicts change, while Mamata Banerjee warns of a “khela” and democratic revenge. The Election Commission has deployed over 250,000 security personnel with strict arrangements.

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  Aaj Ki Baat : Who Will Win the First Phase in Bengal?

  Aaj Ki Baat | April 22, 2026 23:45 IST

  Ahead of the first phase voting in West Bengal, the political atmosphere is tense. Amit Shah predicts change, while Mamata Banerjee warns of a “khela” and democratic revenge. The Election Commission has deployed over 250,000 security personnel with strict arrangements.

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

  April 22, 2026 23:06 IST

  Khagendranath Mahato, the TMC MLA from Gopiballavpur, has switched to the BJP after being denied a ticket for the upcoming state elections. The first phase of the Assembly election is slated to take place on April 23.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai: Voting in 11 Hours, Will Didi Retain Power or Will the Lotus Bloom ?

  Hakikat Kya Hai | April 22, 2026 22:05 IST

  Voting for the first phase in West Bengal begins in 11 hours, deciding the fate of 152 seats. BJP leaders have made big claims of winning 122 to over 200 seats. The big question is whether these claims will turn into reality and bring a political shift in Bengal.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: List of all constituencies going to polls in Phase 1 on April 23

  April 22, 2026 19:39 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Key candidates in this phase include leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari (BJP), former Union minister Nisith Pramanik (BJP), state minister Udayan Guha (TMC), Goutam Deb (TMC), and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Congress).

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  BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi's remarks against IPS trainee spark uproar; central leadership seeks report

  Madhya Pradesh | April 22, 2026 18:25 IST

  BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi has landed in major controversy after making objectionable remarks against trainee IPS officer Ayush Jakhad. The BJP central leadership has sought a report and issued a show-cause notice to Lodhi.

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  'Ration or job, just scan': Posters in Kolkata mock TMC's 'cut-money' politics

  April 22, 2026 13:08 IST

  West Bengal wakes up to viral “pay2tmc” posters mocking alleged TMC corruption ahead of West Bengal polls.

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  'Get out of here': Mumbai woman vents out at minister as BJP protest causes traffic blockade | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | April 22, 2026 23:47 IST

  A woman publicly confronted Girish Mahajan of the BJP during a rally in Mumbai, accusing him of causing severe traffic disruption.

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  Kharge clarifies 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi after uproar; BJP moves Election Commission

  India | April 22, 2026 11:06 IST

  Kharge explained to reporters that his comments were aimed at tax raids and investigations conducted by central agencies such as the CBI, ED, and Income Tax Department, which he claims are being used to intimidate political opponents.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai : BJP's election will be finalized on the 23rd!

  Hakikat Kya Hai | April 22, 2026 2:55 IST

  Riding bikes or scooters will not be allowed between 6 pm and 6 am in all 152 assembly seats in Bengal for the first phase. Bike rallies have also been completely banned. Pillion riding will also not be permitted during the day.

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  BJP files complaint with EC against Kharge's 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi, seeks public apology

  India | April 21, 2026 23:47 IST

  Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of terrorising political parties and people by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition.

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  Royapuram Assembly Election 2026: Can AIADMK's Jayakumar D reclaim seat from DMK?

  April 21, 2026 19:19 IST

  Hot seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, Murthy R Idream of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) defeated Jayakumar D of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) by a margin of 27,779 votes.

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  Gobichettipalayam Assembly Election 2026: Can Sengottaiyan retain seat on TVK ticket?

  April 21, 2026 18:19 IST

  Hot seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, KA Sengottaiyan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) defeated GV Manimaran of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) by a margin of 28,563 votes.

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  Mamata Banerjee asserts TMC will return to power in West Bengal for fourth consecutive term

  April 21, 2026 23:51 IST

  Mamata Banerjee said that she has been extensively touring West Bengal for the last one month, and during this period, "I have understood what people want; it is clear that no one wants the BJP."

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  Virudhunagar Election 2026: Triangular contest between Vijay Prabhakaran, VG Ganesan and SP Selvam

  April 21, 2026 15:03 IST

  Hot seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, Seenivasan ARR of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) defeated Pandurangan G of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 21,339 votes.

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  Sattur Assembly Election 2026: DMK pitted in fiery contest against BJP, AIADMK

  April 21, 2026 11:16 IST

  Sattur Assembly Election 2026: Sattur has seen close fights in recent assembly elections. In 2021, the DMK won the seat from AIADMK in a competitive race shaped by alliance dynamics and caste mobilisation.

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  Coimbatore North Assembly Election 2026: Close contest among BJP, Congress, TVK expected in key seat

  April 21, 2026 10:48 IST

  Coimbatore North, which is also part of the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency, has emerged as a key battleground in the 2026 Assembly elections, with a multi-cornered contest involving major political players.

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  Aaj Ki Baat : Final Phase of Campaigning in Bengal, How Far Ahead is BJP?

  Aaj Ki Baat | April 20, 2026 23:07 IST

  Election campaigning for the first phase of 152 seats in the West Bengal Assembly Elections has entered its final stage and will end tomorrow at 5 PM. Both TMC and BJP have intensified their efforts with major rallies by top leaders. All eyes are now on the upcoming first phase of voting.