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  Bengal Election Results: Full list of winners on 68 Scheduled Castes and 16 Scheduled Tribes seats

  May 04, 2026 17:04 IST

  West Bengal Election Results 2026: There are 68 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 16 seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, out of a total of 294 seats. Scroll down to check the list of winners.

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  Speed News: BJP claims Bengal win; EC releases final Tamil Nadu turnout figures

  Originals | May 03, 2026 16:33 IST

  BJP claims Bengal win; EC releases final Tamil Nadu turnout figures. Pune child rape-murder case sparks outrage as the accused’s criminal history emerge. NCW flags Pune case, seeks action; Fadnavis backs death penalty demand. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 1, 2026

  India | May 01, 2026 23:37 IST

  The West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 will see repolling in 15 booths across two constituencies on Saturday (May 2) after the Election Commission ordered fresh voting in selected polling stations of Magrahat West and Diamond Harbour.

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  Speed News: Mamata claims TMC will cross 226 seats and return to power in Bengal

  Originals | April 30, 2026 22:50 IST

  Mamata claims TMC will cross 226 seats and return to power in Bengal. Exit poll predicts BJP sweep in Bengal with 192 seats, crushing TMC. I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel granted bail in money laundering case. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  EC deploys NIA to ensure 'bombs' not used by miscreants during Bengal polls today

  April 29, 2026 0:00 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The directive comes after the recovery of crude bombs in the poll-bound state and reports of a minor blast. The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections is scheduled for Wednesday.

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  Calcutta HC refuses to act against IPS Ajay Pal Sharma till April 29 amid MCC violation allegation

  April 28, 2026 23:55 IST

  The Calcutta High Court has said it will not pass any order against officers on election duty until April 29, the day of the second phase of polling in West Bengal. The remark came after a lawyer verbally sought action against IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma over alleged MCC violations.

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  Bengal polls: 79 crude bombs recovered from TMC worker's house; MHA hands over case to NIA

  April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The first phase of elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.

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  EC suspends five West Bengal Police officials over 'serious misconduct' during assembly polls

  April 25, 2026 11:27 IST

  Those named for suspension are Additional Superintendent of Police Sandip Garai, SDPO Sajal Mondal, and inspectors Mausam Chakraborty, Ajay Bag and Subhechha Bag.

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  Opposition parties submit fresh notice in Rajya Sabha seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

  India | April 24, 2026 23:40 IST

  The Congress said there are now nine specific charges against the CEC, which have been recorded in "extreme detail" and which cannot be "denied or suppressed".

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  West Bengal records historic 92.18% voter turnout, Tamil Nadu sees 85%, EC salutes voters

  India | April 23, 2026 23:27 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the people of West Bengal for their massive turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, and called the voting figures so far indicative of an "overwhelming mandate for change".

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  Bengal polls: EC suspends all polling staff for leaving booth unattended during voting in Pingla

  April 23, 2026 20:11 IST

  The entire polling team at booth No. 9 stepped out together around noon, reportedly for lunch, leaving the booth unmanned for some time, the official said, adding that the sector officer was also said to be absent.

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  Let notice come, our people will reply to it: Kharge on EC notice over terrorist remark on PM Modi

  India | April 23, 2026 15:55 IST

  Kharge on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Modi of "terrorising" political parties by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition, triggering strong reactions from the BJP, which attacked the opposition leader for calling Modi a "terrorist".

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  BJP delegation meets EC over Kharge's 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi: 'Insult to entire country'

  India | April 22, 2026 11:46 IST

  Earlier, on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wrote to the poll panel over the issue, alleging that Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark constituted a clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

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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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  West Bengal Assembly Election: EC imposes restrictions on bike rallies, check timing, guidelines

  April 21, 2026 23:51 IST

  As part of the restrictions, bikes and scooters will not be allowed on roads between 6 pm and 6 am during this period, except in emergencies such as medical needs or family functions. The EC also imposed a blanket ban on bike rallies in West Bengal.

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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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  Election Commission declares 48-hour 'dry day' in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu ahead of polls

  India | April 20, 2026 16:05 IST

  The Election Commission has directed the implementation of 'dry days' in poll-bound states of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal for the next 48 hours until the conclusion of voting in the respective states.

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  Bengal SIR: SC says voters whose appeals are disposed of by April 21 or 27 will be permitted to vote

  April 16, 2026 23:40 IST

  The Supreme Court directed the ECI to publish a supplementary revised electoral roll in such cases, thereby enabling the concerned individuals to exercise their franchise.

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  SC on plea against transfer of officers in West Bengal says question of law will be kept open

  India | April 16, 2026 15:49 IST

  The bench also passed the order while hearing a plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order dated March 31. The high court had dismissed a PIL challenging the transfer of officers by the poll panel in West Bengal.

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  EC launches 24x7 helpline to report poll-related law and order issues in Bengal during elections

  April 13, 2026 21:49 IST

  Elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29. The votes will be counted on May 4.