Bengal Polls 2021
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Bengal: EC bans politicians entry in Cooch Behar after violence during 4th phase voting
Politics | April 11, 2021 7:51 ISTThe Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday gave a clean chit to the CISF for opening fire in Sitalkurchi Assembly constituency in Cooch Behar district during the fourth phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal that left four persons dead, saying that opening fire "became necessary to save the lives of the voters" and it was made in "self-defence".
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Bengal polls 2021: Amit Shah to address 6 public programs today
Elections | April 11, 2021 7:46 ISTThe sixth round for 43 seats would be held on April 22. Thirty-five constituencies will go to polls in the seventh phase elections on April 26. The eighth and final round of elections is scheduled for April 29, when the remaining 35 assembly segments would go to the polls.
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West Bengal: Clash breaks out between TMC, BJP workers in Damjur ahead of sealing of EVMs
Elections | April 11, 2021 7:30 ISTViolence erupted at a polling booth in Cooch Behar during the fourth round of polling. The ruling TMC alleged that Central forces opened fire twice at polling booths in Cooch Behar where people are casting their votes, killing four party workers.
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EC bans politicians entry in violence-hit Cooch Behar for next 72 hours
News | April 10, 2021 23:47 ISTThe Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday gave a clean chit to the CISF for opening fire in Sitalkurchi Assembly constituency in Cooch Behar district during the fourth phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal that left four persons dead, saying that opening fire "became necessary to save the lives of the voters" and it was made in "self-defence".
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Bengal sees over 76% voter turnout in phase 4, 5 killed in Cooch Behar violence
Elections | April 10, 2021 23:32 ISTA voter turnout of 76.16 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the fourth phase of West Bengal assembly polls Saturday, amid incidents of violence that prompted the Election Commission to suspend voting at a booth in Sitalkuchi constituency of Cooch Behar.
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CISF fired in self-defence, says EC, bans politicians entry in Cooch Behar for next 3 days
Elections | April 10, 2021 23:07 ISTThe Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday gave a clean chit to the CISF for opening fire in Sitalkurchi Assembly constituency in Cooch Behar district during the fourth phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal that left four persons dead, saying that opening fire "became necessary to save the lives of the voters" and it was made in "self-defence".
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PM Modi hugely popular: Prashant Kishor's audio clip stirs controversy amid Bengal polls
Hakikat Kya Hai | April 10, 2021 22:12 ISTAmid the fierce and crucial poll battle in Bengal, poll strategist Prashant Kishor, who has been roped by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee for West Bengal assembly elections, has said that the anti-incumbency faced by Trinamool Congress has opened the doors for BJP and that there is "anger" against the ruling party in the state. In the leaked audio of clubhouse chat, Kishor, who had said nearly four months back that BJP will struggle to cross double figures in the state, admitted that BJP has workers on the ground and that people were coming in large numbers to rallies of the Prime Minister who has acquired a "cult" in the country.
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People of Bengal not BJP contesting this election against Mamata's misrule: PM Modi
Elections | April 10, 2021 20:42 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday accused the ruling TMC of perpetuating a culture of violence in West Bengal, where five people were killed during polling, including four in firing by the CISF, and requested the Election Commission to take stern action against those responsible.
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Chunav Dhamaka: PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee spar over death of 5 people in Cooch Behar
Politics | April 10, 2021 20:09 ISTViolence erupted in the fourth phase of elections in Bengal in which five people were killed in two separate incidents. Four persons were killed when central forces opened fire on an unruly mob in Sitalkuchi assembly constituency in Mathabhanga block in Cooch Behar district on Saturday.
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Kurukshetra: Prashant Kishor's audio clip stirs controversy in west bengal Politics
Kurukshetra | April 10, 2021 20:20 ISTIn the audio clips, Prashant Kishor went on to say that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hugely popular in West Bengal and there is a cult around him across the country.
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Cooch Behar firing: Mamata questions self-defence version of central forces, orders CID probe
Elections | April 10, 2021 18:21 ISTQuestioning the central forces' version of firing on voters in self-defence in Cooch Behar that killed four people, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said her government will initiate a CID probe into the incident.
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After a wait for decades, the 'mahayagya' of 'ashol poribortan' has started in Bengal: PM Modi
Politics | April 10, 2021 17:32 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a election rally in Krishnanagar on saturday. during his speech he said that 'After a wait for decades, the 'mahayagya' of 'ashol poribortan' has started in Bengal. This 'mahayagya' will teach a lesson to appeasers'
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Bengal polls 2021: 4 shot dead in Cooch Behar, watch Exclusive Video
Politics | April 10, 2021 17:40 ISTViolence rocked Cooch Behar’s Sitalkuchi assembly constituency in poll-bound West Bengal on Saturday resulting in five casualties. An 18-year-old first-time voter was reportedly shot dead while in another incident, four people were killed, police officials said.
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Cooch Behar violence: CISF says mob of 150 attacked poll staff, tried snatching troops weapons
Elections | April 10, 2021 17:03 ISTViolence erupted in the fourth phase of elections in Bengal in which five people were killed in two separate incidents. Four persons were killed when central forces opened fire on an unruly mob in Sitalkuchi assembly constituency in Mathabhanga block in Cooch Behar district on Saturday.
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Bengal Polls 2021: Violence mars 4th phase polling, Payel Sarkar and Locket Chatterjee's car attacked
Politics | April 10, 2021 17:00 ISTVoting for 44 constituencies in West Bengal's fourth phase Assembly elections began at 7 am on Saturday amid tight security. This phase of the elections will witness an intense battle between 373 candidates in 44 constituencies of the state across five districts - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, South 24 Parganas, Howrah and Hooghly.
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EC adjourns polling at PS 126 of Sitalkurchi after 4 killed
India | April 10, 2021 14:43 ISTElection Commission on Saturday adjourned polling at one booth in Sitalkurchi Assembly constituency under Cooch Behar district where four people were killed in the firing by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel.
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Bengal polls 2021: Mamata Banerjee appeals for calm, alleges CISF opened fire on voters
Elections | April 10, 2021 14:11 ISTThe chief minister speaking at at a public meeting here, asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah to explain why five lives were lost in central forces' firing in Sitalkuchi in Coochbehar district during fourth phase of polling.
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Didi, this violence will not protect you: PM Modi after Cooch Behar firing
Elections | April 10, 2021 15:49 ISTReaching out to the numerically strong Dalit Rajbongshi and Matua communities, Modi said the TMC insults them and claimed a party leader was shown in a video likening the scheduled caste people to beggars.
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Bengal polls 2021: Five people killed in Cooch Behar firing
News | April 10, 2021 13:40 ISTAt least five people were killed in two separate firing incidents, across Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar after they sustained bullet injuries.
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Bengal Polls 2021 In Pics: Long queues outside polling booths during fourth phase of polling
India | April 10, 2021 13:13 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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