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  'Didi jaane waali hai, BJP aane waali hai': Amit Shah confident of over 110 seats in Bengal Phase 1

  April 24, 2026 14:07 IST

  Speaking about Phase 1 of the West Bengal assembly election, Amit Shah said the BJP's assessment shows they will win more than 110 seats out of the 152 that went to poll.

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  'The sun of the TMC's corruption and hooliganism has set': Amit Shah on record turnout in Bengal

  April 23, 2026 23:46 IST

  After Phase 1 polling ended in West Bengal with a record 91.46 per cent turnout, Amit Shah declared that the TMC's "corruption and hooliganism" era was over. Addressing rallies earlier in the day, he vowed a crackdown on illegal immigration and predicted a full majority for the BJP.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: PM Modi holds roadshow in Howrah, receives rousing welcome | Watch

  April 23, 2026 19:11 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Addressing an election rally in Mathurapur, PM Modi alleged that the ruling TMC has "usurped the rights of the women of Bengal".

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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 23:47 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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  PM Modi vows big push for fish exports, promises support for Mathurapur fisherfolk after Bengal win

  April 23, 2026 16:29 IST

  In a high-energy rally in Mathurapur, PM Modi pledged to uplift fisherfolk and strengthen fish exports if the BJP wins Bengal. He accused the TMC of corruption, blocking central schemes and voting against the Women Reservation Bill.

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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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  West Bengal Elections 2026: From Mamata to Suvendu to Adhir Ranjan, key candidates in the fray

  April 23, 2026 7:43 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: As political parties intensify their pitch and alliances work to consolidate votes, several key candidates have emerged as central figures in this high-stakes contest. Let's have a look.

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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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  'CM has put entire system in danger': SC rebukes Mamata Banerjee day ahead of polling in Bengal

  India | April 22, 2026 23:51 IST

  A day before voting, the Supreme Court sharply criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "interfering" in an ongoing investigation. The court said her actions endangered democratic processes and compromised the system.

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  'TMC has turned Bengal into an industrial graveyard': Yogi Adityanath hits out at Mamata govt

  April 22, 2026 15:06 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that more than 7,000 large industries were closed during the TMC regime.

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  West Bengal WBCHSE HS result date 2026: WB Uchcha Madhyamik result to be announced on May 14

  Exam Results | April 22, 2026 13:30 IST

  WBCHSE HS result date 2026: WBCHSE will announce Uchcha Madhyamik, Class 12 result 2026 on May 14 at 10:30 am. WBCHSE HS result will be available on the website - result.wb.gov.in from 11 am.

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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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  Rahul Gandhi's Kolkata visit cancelled; Congress blames Mamata govt for 'denial of permission'

  April 21, 2026 23:47 IST

  The cancellation comes amid a high-octane battle for West Bengal, where the Congress is contesting in an alliance with the Left Front, often finding itself at odds with the ruling Trinamool Congress.

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  EC replaces Nandigram Police Observer 48 hours before polling after TMC alleges bias in Bengal

  April 21, 2026 17:42 IST

  The Election Commission has replaced the Police Observer in Nandigram just days before voting, after the TMC alleged bias and flagged inaction on complaints against BJP workers. The change adds to earlier observer replacements in Malda and Jangipur as Bengal heads into two-phase polling.

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  BJP candidate Ajit Kumar attacked during bike rally in Bengal's Medinipur, other workers injured

  April 21, 2026 23:51 IST

  It is alleged that the attack took place right in the midst of election campaigning. Several individuals from both BJP and TMC have sustained injuries. The Trinamool Congress claims that the BJP itself carried out the attack.

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  Amit Shah promises infiltrator-free Bengal, 1 lakh jobs yearly to youths in high-voltage poll pitch

  April 21, 2026 16:15 IST

  Amit Shah ramped up the BJP's Bengal campaign with a promise of one lakh jobs annually, an infiltrator-free state and a sweeping crackdown on syndicates, mafias and corruption.

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  Amit Shah hits out at Mamata govt over Sandeshkhali; promises justice for Gorkhas within 6 months

  April 21, 2026 13:02 IST

  Amit Shah said that once the BJP government is formed, a proper solution would be delivered within six months, ensuring “satisfaction and happiness” among Gorkhas.

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  'It's all drama': Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi's unscheduled stop for 'jhalmuri' during campaigning

  April 20, 2026 16:25 IST

  PM Modi on Sunday made an unscheduled stop during his campaign tour in West Bengal and enjoyed 'jhalmuri', a popular Bengali street food made of puffed rice, green chilies, and other spices at Jhargram.

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  PM Modi's jhalmuri break steals the show after fiery Bengal rally | WATCH

  April 19, 2026 18:42 IST

  On his way back after the rally, PM Modi stopped at a small roadside stall selling Bengal’s popular snack jhalmuri. The stall owner, who has been running the business for years, prepared a fresh serving on the spot.

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  'Election about protecting Bengal's identity, legacy: PM Modi targets TMC at Jhargram rally

  April 19, 2026 23:38 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the upcoming assembly election in West Bengal was a battle to save the state's identity, accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of pursuing politics that favoured "infiltrators" over the native population.