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  West Bengal polls: 56 bombs recovered in Narendrapur, says EC

  March 29, 2021 7:22 IST

  Based on secret information, a police team of Narendrapur Police Station conducted a raid and search at one bamboo fenced tile shed room beside Bheri at Kantipota, Kheadaha.

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  Assam Polls: BJP expels 7 more leaders for contesting against party candidates

  March 29, 2021 6:42 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had earlier this month expelled 15 leaders, including former Deputy Speaker Dilip Kumar Paul, from the party for six years for filing nominations as Independents after being denied party ticket.

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  'Can't do rally for more than 1 hour...': Nusrat Jahan loses cool on camera, BJP mocks TMC MP

  March 28, 2021 23:33 IST

  A video of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Nusrat Jahan was shared by BJP Bengal on its Twitter handle mocking the TMC leader after she lost her cool during a roadshow.

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  'Poriborton' is coming: Mithun Chakraborty on high voter turnout in Bengal first phase polling

  March 28, 2021 17:32 IST

  West Bengal Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who recently joined Bharatiya Janata Party, conducted a roadshow in Bengal's Bishnupur region, a day after the first phase of polling concluded. Speaking on the high voter turnout in the first phase, Mithun said it shows that the change is coming.

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  BJP will win 26 of 30 seats in Bengal, 37 of 47 seats in Assam in first phase: Amit Shah

  March 28, 2021 16:54 IST

  Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Sunday said according to the feedback received from the ground, the saffron party will win 26 of the 30 seats that went to polls in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election.

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  Puducherry Polls 2021: Free vaccination for all, says Congress manifesto

  March 28, 2021 15:46 IST

  Free COVID-19 vaccination for all; scrapping of NEET and the new education policy; Rs 1,000 as assistance for homemakers; re-opening of mills; and enhanced pension for martyrs' kin are some of the promises made by the Congress party in its poll manifesto. 

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  West Bengal: 10 held for violence during phase 1 of polling

  March 28, 2021 6:35 IST

  Three men ranging in age from 18 to 22 have been arrested and face charges that include felonious assault and reckless handling of a firearm, Virginia Beach police said in a statement on Saturday.

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  Nearly 80% voter turnout in Bengal, Assam records 72% in first phase polling

  March 27, 2021 23:14 IST

  Polling for the first phase of West Bengal and Assam assembly elections 2021 was held on Saturday. A voter turnout of 79.79 percent was recorded in Bengal and 72.14 percent in Assam till 5 PM (not final figure), the Election Commission said. Voting was held in 30 assembly constituencies in West Bengal and 47 seats in Assam in this phase with a total of 21,825 polling stations.

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  BJP releases Mamata Banerjee's audio clip, claims CM sought help from their leader in Nandigram

  March 27, 2021 23:18 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released an audio clip accusing Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of asking BJP leader to help her win the election in Nandigram.

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  Suvendu Adhikari's brother Soumendu attacked in Contai, BJP blames TMC

  March 27, 2021 17:46 IST

  With the first phase polling in Bengal assembly elections is underway, the BJP on Saturday accused TMC goons of attacking Suvendu Adhikari's brother Soumendu Adhikari in Contai. Though Soumendu was unhurt but his driver was beaten up and his car was completely damaged by rowdy elements.

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  Mamata targets PM Modi over Bangladesh visit, says he has violated code of conduct

  March 27, 2021 16:19 IST

  As polling for the first phase of assembly elections are underway in Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee hit out at PM Modi's over his 2-day Bangladesh visit.

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  Bengal polls: Suvendu Adhikari seeks suspension of cops helping TMC to carry out malpractices

  March 27, 2021 14:47 IST

  Suvendu has urged the suspension of Haldia Additional Superintendent of Police (SP), Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Barunbaidya and some other officers of Nandigram police station.

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  West Bengal: Three injured in blast at TMC office in Bankura ahead of Assembly polls

  March 27, 2021 7:42 IST

  At least three Trinamool Congress workers sustained injuries in a blast that took place at their party office in the Uttar Bar area of Bankura district.

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  Covid-19 guidelines issued for 3 bypolls in Karnataka

  March 27, 2021 7:24 IST

  As per the guidelines, all persons, including those vaccinated should wear a face mask during the by-election process up to April 17 and on May 2 when votes will be counted for results.

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  Bengal registers nearly 80% turnout, Assam 72% in first phase polling

  March 27, 2021 22:51 IST

  West Bengal and Assam on Saturday voted for the first phase of Assembly Elections 2021. The polling began at 7 am and concluded at 6 pm for 30 seats in West Bengal and 47 seats in Assam, amid tight security, officials said.

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  BJP complains to EC over Trinamool candidate 'distributing cash' among voters

  March 27, 2021 6:35 IST

  The BJP also made complaints about TMC workers "unleashing terror" in poll-bound districts in collusion with a section of the state police.

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  Bengal, Assam all set for first phase of polling today | All you need to know

  March 27, 2021 0:02 IST

  Bengal, Assam first phase polling: Over 1.54 crore voters in West Bengal and Assam will exercise their franchise on Saturday (March 27) in the first phase of polling to decide the fate of key candidates.

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  'Free education for girls, reopening textile mills': Inside BJP's election manifesto for Puducherry

  March 26, 2021 18:14 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched its election manifesto for the upcoming polls in Puducherry. 

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  West Bengal Assembly election 2021: Voting, result dates

  March 26, 2021 18:09 IST

  The West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted in eight phases starting from March 27 with the final round of voting taking place on April 29.

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  Only his beard is growing... something wrong with his brain: Mamata attacks PM Modi

  March 26, 2021 17:48 IST

  A day before the first phase polling in the West Bengal assembly election 2021, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying something is wrong with his brain adding sometimes he calls himself Swami Vivekananda or renames stadiums after his own name.

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  Assam polls 2021: BJP will enact laws to check 'love and land jihad', says Amit Shah

  March 26, 2021 14:54 IST

  Amit Shah said that the BJP will enact laws to tackle the menace of love and land jihad in Assam if it is voted to power.

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  UP Panchayat Election 2021: Four-phase polling to start on April 15, results on May 2

  March 26, 2021 11:47 IST

  The much-awaited panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh will be held in four phases on April 15, April 19, April 26 and April 29, the state Election Commission has announced. Counting of votes will be done on May 2.

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  Bengal's Star War: BJP, TMC bet big on celebs to outshine each other

  March 25, 2021 20:51 IST

  ​The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) are betting big on star power in the high-pitched poll battle in West Bengal. Popular actors, singers, and other artists have made their way into both camps.

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  How many seats BJP will win in Bengal? Here's what Mithun Chakraborty said | Exclusive

  March 25, 2021 20:36 IST

  The first phase of Bengal elections 2021 is set to take place on March 27 and today (Thursday) was the last day for the campaign when both BJP and TMC tried their best to lure voters ahead of the voting day. Campaigning for the BJP, Mithun Chakraborty, who recently joined the saffron party, also conducted a roadshow in Jhargram.

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  Assam polls 2021 phase 1: Polling in 47 constituencies on March 27. Check full list

  March 25, 2021 16:49 IST

  Polling for the first phase on 47 seats in the Assam Assembly Election 2021 will take place on Saturday (March 27). Assam polls 2021 are scheduled to be held in 3 phases while the counting of votes will take place on May 2.

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  Assam election 2021 phase 1 polling: List of key candidates

  March 25, 2021 16:47 IST

  Assam Assembly election phase 1 voting will be held on March 27 (Saturday) on 47 constituencies. The assembly polls in the state are scheduled to take place in 3 phases while the counting of votes will be held on May 2.

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  Bengal Polls 2021: Polling in Phase 1 to cover 30 seats - CHECK FULL LIST

  March 25, 2021 15:20 IST

  Polling in the first phase of Bengal elections will take place on March 27. The first phase will conver 30 seats.

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  Bengal Election 2021: Key candidates in Phase 1 - LIST

  March 25, 2021 15:11 IST

  Bengal Polls Phase 1: Several opinion polls have predicted a tight contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Trinamool Congress.