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  Mamata camp stakes claim on TMC leadership, says it informed EC ahead of rival group

  Kolkata | June 23, 2026 17:33 IST

  According to leaders loyal to Mamata Banerjee, the party's leadership structure and a 24-member NWC were finalised on Saturday, and the revised list was submitted to the EC on Monday, hours before the dissident camp held a special session in Kolkata and announced a parallel organisational set-up.

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  Who will helm 'real' TMC? Mamata moves EC after Ritabrata-led faction announces new committee

  West Bengal | June 23, 2026 11:37 IST

  Ritabrata claims support of over 64 TMC MLAs and has been notified as the Leader of Opposition in state assembly. Earlier, the Calcutta High Court refused to grant any interim relief in a case challenging the Speaker’s decision to appoint him as the LoP.

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  Congress says no decision taken yet regarding moving court in Meenakshi Natarajan case: Sources

  India | June 10, 2026 21:39 IST

  The Congress sources added that no decision has been taken yet regarding moving the court in this matter. Earlier in the day, top Congress leaders met the Election Commission, alleging that the nomination papers of Meenakshi Natarajan were wrongly rejected.

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  UP Panchayat Elections: Final voter list released; over 40 lakh voters added

  Uttar Pradesh | June 10, 2026 16:16 IST

  The final voter list for the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat elections has been released today. Prior to this, a new nine-digit state voter number system was implemented. Here are all the latest updates regarding the voter list.

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  'Blatantly unlawful': What Congress delegation told EC on rejection of Natarajan's nomination

  India | June 10, 2026 13:54 IST

  Congress leader Singhvi stated that the delegation requested an urgent reconsideration, especially since the matter came up on the day of withdrawal of nominations, leaving limited time for correction or review.

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  Natarajan's nomination fiasco linked to Congress' internal distrust? MP Minister Sarang's big claim

  Madhya Pradesh | June 10, 2026 11:44 IST

  The Congress has launched protests against the Election Commission, accusing them of bias and procedural irregularities in handling the nomination process. Party leaders argue that the developments reflect misuse of institutional mechanisms to influence political outcomes.

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  Who is Mahesh Kewat? BJP leader set for Rajya Sabha debut after EC rejects Natarajan's nomination

  India | June 10, 2026 7:35 IST

  BJP had earlier raised objections to Natarajan’s nomination papers, alleging discrepancies and concealment of important information. Following the rejection of her nomination, BJP’s third candidate, Mahesh Kewat, is now poised to secure victory unopposed.

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  EC announces biennial polls for legislative council in Bihar, bypoll for Nitish Kumar's seat

  Bihar | May 26, 2026 12:27 IST

  The EC also announced a bypoll for the legislative council seat vacated by former chief minister Nitish Kumar following his election to the Rajya Sabha.

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  Elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on June 18, results on same day; check schedule

  India | May 22, 2026 11:53 IST

  Among those who are retiring from the Rajya Sabha are former Prime Minister and Janata Dal Secular (JDS) leader HD Deve Gowda; Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (both from Karnataka); Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu (Rajasthan) and George Kurian (Madhya Pradesh).

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  EC orders SIR Phase-III across 16 states including Punjab, Haryana; 36.73 crore voters to be covered

  India | May 14, 2026 14:47 IST

  According to the Election Commission, this phase covers states and Union Territories such as Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Telangana, and Punjab.

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  TMC tells SC deleted voters altered Bengal Assembly Election results, cites 35 lakh pending appeals

  West Bengal | May 11, 2026 23:44 IST

  Appearing for the TMC, senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee told the court that in at least 31 Assembly constituencies, the margin of victory was lower than the number of voters removed during the SIR exercise.

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  Election Commission says over 68 lakh attempts foiled on counting day to hack EC's result portal

  India | May 06, 2026 21:38 IST

  The Election Commission said ECINET cybersecurity protocols resulted in "effectively countering" over 68 lakh malicious hits on the counting day originating from within and overseas targeting key election platforms, including the results portal.

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  EC notifies constitution of new Bengal Assembly as Mamata refuses to resign after BJP poll drubbing

  West Bengal | May 06, 2026 9:52 IST

  Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign as West Bengal chief minister after the BJP’s landslide victory in the assembly elections, claiming the mandate had been “looted” through a conspiracy.

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

  West Bengal | May 06, 2026 18:24 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

  West Bengal | 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

  West Bengal | 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

  West Bengal | 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.