Bengal Assembly Poll
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Bengal elections: Congress to go solo in 2026 polls, ditches alliances after top leadership huddle
West Bengal | Feb 05, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTWest Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: West Bengal PCC's official statement hailed AICC support for grassroots voices, "Following talks with Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Mir, Sarkar, Chowdhury, and seniors, we've resolved to contest 2026 Assembly polls solo.
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Mamata Banerjee holds rally against Bengal SIR, warns BJP over its 'game': 'Will shake the country'
West Bengal | Nov 25, 2025, 07:27 PM ISTAccusing BJP of collecting money, the TMC chief said the exercise was going to create problems for Bangladeshi Hindus. She claimed that 35 people have so far died due to SIR in Bengal.
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Mamata vs Suvendu: HC adjourns hearing on TMC supremo's plea challenging Nandigram verdict
India | Jun 18, 2021, 12:24 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari had defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram by 1736 votes in the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections
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Mamata Banerjee is leader of the country: Kamal Nath
India | May 05, 2021, 06:10 PM ISTWhen asked by media on the possibility of TMC supremo being pitted against the prime minister in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Madhya Pradesh Congress president said UPA would decide its electoral face at an appropriate time.
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Mamata Banerjee retains power for third time in West Bengal: Who said what
India | May 03, 2021, 01:37 PM ISTCM Mamata Banerjee said, "It is the victory of the people of Bengal, the victory of democracy. Bengal has saved India today. This landslide victory came after fighting against several odds- the center, its machinery, its agenicies."
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BJP main opposition in West Bengal, will continue to spread its ideology: JP Nadda
Elections | May 02, 2021, 10:59 PM ISTNadda said the party heartily respects the mandate of the people of Bengal and expresses its gratitude to them.
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BJP has met its match in Bengal and lost: Shashi Tharoor
Elections | May 02, 2021, 07:36 PM ISTTharoor, who campaigned extensively for UDF in the Kerala polls, also expressed disappointment with the results in the state where the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front was all set to retain power with a thumping mandate.
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Rajnath Singh lauds Mamata Banerjee for 'victory' in Bengal assembly polls
Elections | May 02, 2021, 05:13 PM IST"Congratulations to the Chief Minister of West Bengal,@MamataOfficial Didi on her party's victory in West Bengal assembly elections. My best wishes to her for her next tenure," the senior BJP leader tweeted.
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EC top brass reviews enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines during campaigning in Bengal
Elections | Apr 24, 2021, 04:07 PM ISTA poll panel spokesperson said the EC top brass reviewed the enforcement of COVID guidelines with West Bengal chief secretary, police chief, health secretary and Kolkata police commissioner.
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Amit Shah holds roadshow in Bengal's Nadia ahead of phase 6 polls
India | Apr 18, 2021, 11:22 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a roadshow at Bethuaduari in Nadia district to drum up support for BJP candidate from Nakashipara assembly constituency.
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Mamata blames BJP for Covid surge in state, says will ask EC to stop outsiders entry during campaign
Elections | Apr 16, 2021, 06:06 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday she will call upon the Election Commission to stop the BJP from bringing "outsiders" during campaigning, squarely blaming the saffron party for exacerbating the COVID-19 situation in the state.
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'Explain Sitalkuchi remark': Election Commission issues notice to Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh
India | Apr 13, 2021, 01:03 PM ISTDilip Ghosh has been asked to respond to the notice and make his stand clear on his remarks by Wednesday morning.
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Bengal Polls 2021 In Pics: Long queues outside polling booths during fourth phase of polling
India | Apr 10, 2021, 01:13 PM ISTThe fourth phase polling of West Bengal polls 2021 is underway in 44 constituencies amid tight security and Covid-19 protocols. As many as 373 candidates are in the fray in the fourth phase that is being held across five districts -- Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, South 24 Parganas, Howrah and Hooghly.
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How many seats BJP will win in Bengal? Here's what Mithun Chakraborty said | Exclusive
Elections | Mar 25, 2021, 08:36 PM ISTThe 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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206 nomination papers found valid for 1st phase of Bengal assembly polls
Elections | Mar 11, 2021, 12:29 PM ISTAfter scrutiny of nomination papers filed for 30 constituencies in West Bengal's first phase of the assembly election, the authorities found those of 206 candidates valid.
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Mamata Banerjee allows cinema halls in Bengal to operate with 100 per cent occupancy
India | Jan 08, 2021, 07:11 PM ISTMamata's announcement came a day after the Centre raised objections over a similar order of full occupancy of cinema halls issued by the Tamil Nadu government. The state government was asked to take back the order.
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BJP will win Bengal, TMC will be defeated: Suvendu Adhikari as he joins saffron party
India | Dec 19, 2020, 06:16 PM ISTBJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday vowed to oust the Mamata Banerjee regime in the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, exuding confidence that his new party will form the next government.
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Battleground Bengal: Attack on Nadda's convoy intensifies BJP, TMC slugfest
India | Dec 14, 2020, 03:52 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought to waterdown the controversy and instead accused the BJP of vitiating the atmosphere of the state.
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Assembly by-polls in West Bengal litmus test for BJP, TMC
National | Oct 30, 2019, 12:56 PM ISTThe by-elections will be an indication of which way political winds are blowing in the state
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Message is 'Bhag Modi Bhag': Derek O'Brien
National | Feb 10, 2015, 11:46 PM ISTKolkata: Making a sarcastic comment on the drubbing the BJP suffered in the Delhi Assembly election, the Trinamool Congress today said it became “Bhaag Modi Bhaag” instead of “Bhaag Mamata Bhaag” - the BJP's slogan