West Bengal Assembly Election 2026
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Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur EVM strong room, alleges tampering of vote machines; EC responds
West Bengal | Apr 30, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTMamata Banerjee reached the venue in the evening, ignoring torrential rains in the city, and was still seated inside till reports last received.
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Will EC hold re-election at 77 booths in West Bengal? Poll body to take a call after probe
India | Jun 26, 2026, 04:03 PM ISTDemands for repolling are generally made by political parties, candidates, polling agents, or even observers, citing specific irregularities such as EVM malfunction, booth capturing, intimidation, or violation of the secrecy of voting.
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Will Congress support TMC if hung Assembly situation arises in Bengal? Here's what Kharge says
West Bengal | Apr 30, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTThe results of the elections are scheduled to be declared on May 4, which will determine whether West Bengal delivers a clear verdict or heads towards a coalition scenario.
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West Bengal records historic turnout, crosses 92 per cent polling in two phases
West Bengal | Apr 29, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTWest Bengal Elections 2026: The main contest in West Bengal in the 2026 Assembly polls is between the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking to defend its throne for a fourth consecutive term and the resurgent BJP, looking for a historic victory in the state.
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Suvendu Adhikari claims he will defeat Mamata Banerjee by more than 20,000 votes in West Bengal
Kolkata | Apr 29, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari claimed he will win Bhawanipur by over 20,000 votes and will lead in seven of the eight wards, and Mamata Banerjee will lead in one.
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Mamata accuses BJP of 'rigging' election; Suvendu Adhikari says TMC chief 'scaring' Hindu voters
West Bengal | Apr 29, 2026, 12:03 PM ISTBanerjee visited several polling stations in her Bhabanipur constituency, where she is contesting a high-profile battle against Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.
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Assembly Exit Poll Result 2026 Date: Exit polls to be out after last phase voting today | Details
India | Apr 29, 2026, 11:35 AM ISTAs the second phase of voting in West Bengal concludes on the evening of April 29, marking the closure of assembly elections polling held across 4 states and one Union territory, with results set to be declared on May 4. The exit polls will be released on April 29 after the voting process finishes.
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Bengal polls: FIR against Mahua Moitra in Delhi over 'defamation' of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma
West Bengal | Apr 29, 2026, 08:09 AM ISTAccording to the complaint, allegations have been made that a “fake AI-generated video” was circulated on social media with the intent of creating confusion among the public and influencing the electoral environment.
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West Bengal Phase 2 voting: 91.36% turnout recorded in second phase
West Bengal | Apr 29, 2026, 09:50 PM ISTA communication from the Election Commission said 91.66 per cent turnout was recorded in the second phase of polls till 7.45 pm.
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EC deploys NIA to ensure 'bombs' not used by miscreants during Bengal polls today
West Bengal | Apr 29, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTWest 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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TMC candidate Jahangir Khan warns IPS Ajay Pal Sharma: 'You started game, we will finish it'
Kolkata | Apr 28, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTLaunching a scathing attack on Uttar Pradesh Police Officer and Central Observer Ajay Pal Sharma, TMC candidate Jahangir Khan said, "They have started this game but we will finish it. The picture is still left, my friend," he said.
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Election Commission appoints UP 'encounter specialist' Ajay Pal Sharma as Bengal polls observer
West Bengal | Apr 27, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTWest Bengal Elections 2026: A total of 142 seats across seven districts will vote in the second round on Wednesday. The votes will be counted on May 4.
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Bengal poll campaign ends, PM Modi writes to voters, says will celebrate BJP CM swearing-in together
West Bengal | Apr 27, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe first phase of elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly was held on April 23. Votes will be counted on May 4.
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TMC MP Mitali Bag's convoy allegedly attacked during poll campaign in Bengal's Arambagh
Kolkata | Apr 27, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTThe Arambag seat is currently held by the BJP's Madhusudan Bag, who defeated TMC's Sujata Mondal by a margin of 7,172 (3.3 per cent) votes. The seat used to be a Communist Party of India (Marxist) bastion before the 2011 delimitation.
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PM Modi holds roadshow in Bengal's Barrackpore as campaigning for final phase of voting ends today
Kolkata | Apr 27, 2026, 04:04 PM ISTPM Modi on Monday addressed a Vijay Sankalp rally in Barrackpore, highlighting his long association with the state and expressing confidence in a BJP victory after the results on May 4.
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'Maa-Mati-Manush no longer...': Mamata's last ditch-effort ahead of Phase 2 Bengal polling
West Bengal | Apr 27, 2026, 01:46 PM ISTWest Bengal assembly elections 2026: In a long post on micro-blogging website X (formerly Twitter), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that she remains confident that people of Bengal will stand for the state's "development, peace, and progress as they always have".
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'This is my last rally, will return for BJP's May 4 oath ceremony: PM Modi in Barrackpore
West Bengal | Apr 27, 2026, 01:04 PM ISTThe first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, which took place on April 23, recorded a whopping turnout of 93.19 per cent, the highest ever in the state, the Election Commission said on Saturday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Smriti Irani exudes confidence in BJP's Bengal win, lambasts Mamata over infiltration
West Bengal | Apr 27, 2026, 12:04 PM ISTIn an exclusive interview to India TV, BJP leader Smriti Irani attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the RG Kar rape-murder case and infiltration in the state, while exuding confidence in BJP's victory in the ongoing assembly elections.
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Violence erupts in North 24 Parganas ahead of PM Modi's visit; BJP leader, CISF personnel injured
West Bengal | Apr 27, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTAn attack was reported at the residence of BJP MLA candidate Pawan Kumar Singh, who is contesting from the Bhatpara Assembly constituency in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal elections. Crude bombs were reportedly thrown at his house, causing panic in the neighbourhood and damaging property.
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Bengal polls: PM Modi holds mega roadshow in north Kolkata | Watch
West Bengal | Apr 26, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a grand roadshow in Kolkata on Sunday, drawing huge crowds along a 2-km stretch in North Kolkata as part of his election campaign.