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  Giant Killer! BJP's Chandana Bauri, wife of daily wager, beats TMC heavyweight in Saltora

  Elections | May 03, 2021 10:34 IST

  BJP candidate Chandana Bauri from the Saltora Assembly seat in Bankura district of West Bengal scripted history by defeating TMC heavyweight Sontosh Kumar Mondal by a margin of more than 4,000 votes.

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  Mamata Banerjee to call on Bengal Governor later today

  Elections | May 03, 2021 10:40 IST

  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at 7 pm today, possibly stake claim and set the ball rolling for government formation. This will be Banerjee’s third consecutive term.

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  Bengal: Mamata Banerjee to call on Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar today

  Elections | May 03, 2021 9:25 IST

  The TMC registered a landslide victory in assembly elections in West Bengal, overcoming the might of the BJP after a bitter campaign that had turned into a virtual duel between Mamata Banerjee and PM Narendra Modi.

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  Bengal Polls Result: Suvendu Adhikari defeats CM Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram

  Elections | May 03, 2021 15:39 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari has defeated West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram. 'Respect the verdict of people of Nandigram, but have got landslide victory in Bengal,' Mamata Banerjee said after the poll results.

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  Bengal Poll Results: Mamata Banerjee Retains Bengal, watch special report

  Elections | May 03, 2021 0:02 IST

  With Mamata Banerjee powering the Trinamool Congress to a "landslide" victory in West Bengal overcoming 10 years of anti-incumbency, a full-throttle BJP campaign and a rebellious former lieutenant, she has become the "natural leader" to guide the Opposition's politics against the BJP in the coming days, some leaders said Sunday.

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  Mamata's request for recount in Nandigram refused by EC

  India | May 03, 2021 0:12 IST

  In a major development, the Trinamool Congress on Sunday approached state Chief Electoral Officer Ariz Aftab demanding recounting of votes in Nandigram after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost from there against her one-time aide and BJP candidate Suvendu Adhkari in the ‘battle of prestige in East Midnapore district.

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  'Never had a doubt on Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Nandirgram' says Amit Malviya

  Elections | May 02, 2021 23:25 IST

  Mamata Banerjee lost the election against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in an election nail-bitter in Nandigram constituency.

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  Super 100: TMC set to return for third time in West Bengal

  News | May 02, 2021 21:56 IST

  Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congres is all set to return to power in West Bengal for the third time as the party as leading on over 200 out of 294 seats, way over the victory mark of 147.

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  Mamata to call Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar tomorrow

  Elections | May 02, 2021 21:27 IST

  Congratulated @MamataOfficial party win in West Bengal assembly elections. Tomorrow at 7 PM Hon’ble CM will be calling on me at Raj Bhawan.

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  Bengal Poll Results: Suvendu Adhikari defeats Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram

  Elections | May 02, 2021 21:57 IST

  West Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost the election against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in an election nail-bitter in Nandigram constituency.

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  Bengal Poll Results:Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Mamata Banerjee

  Elections | May 02, 2021 21:18 IST

  Taking to Twitter, PM Modi tweeted, "Congratulations to Mamata Didi for @AITCofficial's win in West Bengal. The Centre will continue to extend all possible support to the West Bengal Government to fulfil people’s aspirations and also to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Nandigram drama: Mamata wins, then loses against Suvendu Adhikari

  Elections | May 02, 2021 21:37 IST

  West Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost the election against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in an election nail-bitter in Nandigram constituency.

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  Bengal Poll Results: BJP office gutted in fire in West Bengal's Arambagh

  Elections | May 02, 2021 18:28 IST

  Violence breaks out in Bengal soon after the West Bengal Elections results were clear. BJP party office in Arambagh is set on fire.

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  From 3 seats to 77 seats BJP became strong opposition in West Begal

  Elections | May 02, 2021 17:50 IST

  he ruling Trinamool Congress looks set to retain power in West Bengal with its candidates leading in over 200 of the state's 292 seats that went to poll against the BJP's 79. Belying expectations of a tight contest, the TMC candidates appeared galloping to victory, and, if the current trends hold, the party will easily form its third successive government in the state. TMC supporters were seen celebrating with green 'gulal' at different places, including in front of Banerjee's residence at Kalighat.

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  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates Mamata Banerjee on TMC's win in Bengal polls

  Elections | May 02, 2021 16:53 IST

  Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on her election victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections.

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  Bengal Poll Results: Trinamool Congress heading for a two-third majority

  Elections | May 02, 2021 16:17 IST

  The ruling Trinamool Congress looks set to retain power in West Bengal with its candidates leading in over 200 of the state's 292 seats that went to poll against the BJP.

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  Prashant Kishor says he is 'quitting this space', not to strategise for parties any more

  Elections | May 03, 2021 0:11 IST

  Poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Sunday announced that he is ''quitting this space" and will not strategise for parties any more, PTI reported India Today as saying.

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  Bengal Election results: TMC leading on 204 seats, BJP in 85

  Elections | May 02, 2021 16:00 IST

  Trinamool Congress supporters in large numbers gathered outside the BJP office in Kolkata's Hastings area, as TMC leads in 200 plus seats

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  From getting 3 seats to getting 83 seats we have come a long way, says BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain

  Elections | May 02, 2021 14:49 IST

  Counting of votes is currently underway in the high-stake West Bengal, overshadowed by the raging Covid-19 pandemic, as the BJP seeks to consolidate its hold over the eastern state.

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  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal congratulates Mamata Banerjee as TMC set to form govt again

  Elections | May 02, 2021 14:09 IST

  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday congratulated Mamata Banerjee as TMC took the decisive lead over BJP in West Bengal assembly polls.