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BJP will not hold big public meetings in Bengal any further amid Covid surge

Politics | Apr 20, 2021, 07:55 AM IST

BJP has said that it would not hold big public meetings in West Bengal any further, the PTI reported. The party said it has decided to stop big public events in West Bengal as it is much needed to break the chain of Covid infections. It has been decided that only small public meetings with not more than 500 people will be held by PM Narendra Modi and other central ministers, the party stated.

WB polls: Mimi Chakraborty casts her vote in Jalpaiguri

News | Apr 17, 2021, 08:02 PM IST

All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mimi Chakraborty cast her vote at a polling booth in Jalpaiguri on Apr 17 as fifth phase of the WB Assembly elections is underway today.

Bengal Polls 2021: Total of 45 constituencies are going to vote for the fifth phase of elections

Politics | Apr 17, 2021, 07:11 AM IST

Total of 45 constituencies are going to vote for the fifth phase of elections in Bengal, with 319 candidates in fray.

Chunav 50: Mamata urges Election Commission to Conduct remaining Bengal election phases in ONE go

Politics | Apr 16, 2021, 04:23 PM IST

Worried over the COVID-19 surge, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged the Election Commission to think about conducting polls for the remaining assembly seats at one go, while also stressing that her party had opposed the prolonged eight-phase poll schedule.

Chunav Dhamaka: EC Calls All-Party Meet Amid COVID Surge In West Bengal

Politics | Apr 16, 2021, 04:10 PM IST

With West Bengal witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases, like other states, the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has called an all-party meeting today to reiterate instructions on campaigning amid the pandemic and encourage more virtual rallies for the remaining phases of the Assembly elections.

Bengal Polls 2021: EC calls All-party meeting to review COVID norms

Politics | Apr 16, 2021, 06:24 AM IST

The Election Commission has called an all-party meeting on April 16 to ensure adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines in the remaining phases of West Bengal polls.

Chunav 50: Mamata Banerjee to hold Road Show in Kolkata

News | Apr 15, 2021, 03:47 PM IST

West Bengal CM mamta Banerjee will hold road show in Beleghata, Maniktala, Jorasanko kolkata at 2 PM

Chunav Dhamaka: Mamata Banerjee meets Cooch Behar victims families

News | Apr 14, 2021, 08:19 PM IST

After a ban of 24 hours by the Election Commission, the Chief Minister and TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee is all set to begin her campaign today in Cooch Behar. TMC chief also visited families of those who died in the CISF firing there during polling on April 10.

WB polls: Amit Shah holds massive roadshow in WB's Islampur

News | Apr 13, 2021, 06:18 PM IST

Ahead of fifth phase of West Bengal polls, Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah held a massive roadshow in Islampur of Uttar Dinajpur on April 13.

Haqikat Kya Hai: How the Modi factor will change the scenarios of Bengal polls 2021?

Hakikat Kya Hai | Apr 12, 2021, 10:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the people of West Bengal have cleaned bowled TMC and hit so many fours and sixes that BJP has already scored a century of seats in the last four phases of the Assembly polls.

Chunav Dhamaka | Didi clean-bowled, BJP has scored century in Bengal's 4 phases: PM Modi

Politics | Apr 12, 2021, 04:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the people of West Bengal have cleaned bowled TMC and hit so many fours and sixes that BJP has already scored a century of seats in the last four phases of the Assembly polls.

WB polls: Clash breaks out between TMC, BJP workers in Domjur constituency

News | Apr 11, 2021, 10:23 AM IST

A clash broke out between TMC and BJP workers in Domjur Assembly constituency ahead of sealing of EVMs after 4th phase of Assembly elections concluded.

'Shame on democracy': Mamata lashes out at BJP after Cooch Behar poll violence

News | Apr 10, 2021, 08:37 PM IST

Following the death of five people in two separate incidents in Cooch Behar during polling for the fourth phase of assembly elections in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the central government as she accused Home Minister Amit Shah of being the conspirator.

Chunav Dhamaka: PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee spar over death of 5 people in Cooch Behar

Politics | Apr 10, 2021, 08:09 PM IST

Violence 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.

Kurukshetra: Prashant Kishor's audio clip stirs controversy in west bengal Politics

Kurukshetra | Apr 10, 2021, 07:52 PM IST

In 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.

After a wait for decades, the 'mahayagya' of 'ashol poribortan' has started in Bengal: PM Modi

Politics | Apr 10, 2021, 05:32 PM IST

Prime 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'

Bengal polls: Sourav Ganguly casts vote in South 24 Parganas

News | Apr 10, 2021, 04:50 PM IST

In the ongoing fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly cast his vote at a polling booth in Behala constituency of South 24 Parganas district.

Bengal Polls 2021: Violence mars 4th phase polling, Payel Sarkar and Locket Chatterjee's car attacked

Politics | Apr 10, 2021, 04:33 PM IST

Voting 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.

Biggest challenge is to remove Mamata, TMC from WB: Babul Supriyo

Politics | Apr 10, 2021, 02:56 PM IST

Polling began on April 10 for the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections. BJP candidate from Kolkata's Tollygunge, Babul Supriyo arrived at Gandhi Colony Bharati Balika Vidyalaya polling booth, where party's polling agent wasn't being given entry on April 10.