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  Bengal polls: 79 crude bombs recovered from TMC worker's house; MHA hands over case to NIA

  West Bengal | April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The first phase of elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.

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  'Opposing voices being intimidated, attacked': Rahul blames TMC for Cong worker's killing in Asansol

  West Bengal | April 26, 2026 13:12 IST

  Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has blamed the ruling TMC for killing of a party worker, Debdeep Chatterjee, West Bengal's Asansol. He alleged that there is a reign of terror in the state and opposing voices are being suppressed.

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  EXCLUSIVE: Suvendu predicts landslide for BJP in Bengal, dwells on him being in CM race

  West Bengal | April 25, 2026 13:15 IST

  Speaking exclusively to India TV, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari predicted a landslide win for the saffron party in the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal, but also sounded an alarm over demographic changes and infiltration from Bangladesh.

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  'Bengal polls to have impact across India': Himanta predicts BJP sweep, flags infiltration threat

  West Bengal | April 25, 2026 12:27 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the ongoing West Bengal assembly elections will have an impact across India, as he once again cautioned the country over infiltration from Bangladesh. He also predicted a BJP sweep in the state.

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  EC suspends five West Bengal Police officials over 'serious misconduct' during assembly polls

  West Bengal | April 25, 2026 11:27 IST

  Those named for suspension are Additional Superintendent of Police Sandip Garai, SDPO Sajal Mondal, and inspectors Mausam Chakraborty, Ajay Bag and Subhechha Bag.

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  PM Modi shares stage with RG Kar victim's mother during rally in West Bengal | Video

  India | April 24, 2026 23:41 IST

  Speaking about Debnath, PM Modi said the BJP has given her a platform to get justice, describing her as “our own,” and alleged that her daughter was a victim of what he termed as “jungle raj” under the current government.

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  'Those plotting to snatch...': Mamata calls to defend Bengal's identity after phase 1 polling

  West Bengal | April 24, 2026 14:55 IST

  West Bengal assembly elections 2026: In a post on X, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that those who are plotting to snatch the rights of the state will get a befitting reply from the people of West Bengal.

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  Supreme Court lauds high voter turnout, peaceful voting in West Bengal Phase 1 election

  India | April 24, 2026 13:55 IST

  During a hearing on the voter list revision in West Bengal, Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed joy over the high voter turnout in the first phase of the assembly elections held on Thursday.

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  PM Modi calls Bengal phase 1 polling 'beginning of end' for TMC's 'jungle raj'

  West Bengal | April 24, 2026 13:22 IST

  West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Speaking at a poll rally in Dum Dum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said women's safety is a priority for the BJP, recounting that the saffron party has given a ticket to Ratna Debnath, who is the mother of the RG Kar rape-murder case.

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  'Didi jaane waali hai, BJP aane waali hai': Amit Shah confident of over 110 seats in Bengal Phase 1

  West Bengal | April 24, 2026 14:07 IST

  Speaking about Phase 1 of the West Bengal assembly election, Amit Shah said the BJP's assessment shows they will win more than 110 seats out of the 152 that went to poll.

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  'Ganga holds special place for each Bengali': PM Modi's boat ride on Hooghly and a promise to Bengal

  West Bengal | April 24, 2026 10:14 IST

  As West Bengal prepares for the second phase of polling on April 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen enjoying a boat ride on the Hooghly River in Kolkata on Friday.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 23, 2026

  India | April 23, 2026 23:51 IST

  Voting for the Assembly elections concluded at 6 pm on Thursday, with West Bengal recording a significantly higher voter turnout of 92.18 per cent in Phase I polling compared to Tamil Nadu, which recorded 85 per cent turnout, according to the latest data by the Election Commission.

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  West Bengal records historic 92.18% voter turnout, Tamil Nadu sees 85%, EC salutes voters

  India | April 23, 2026 23:27 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the people of West Bengal for their massive turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, and called the voting figures so far indicative of an "overwhelming mandate for change".

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  Bengal polls: EC suspends all polling staff for leaving booth unattended during voting in Pingla

  April 23, 2026 20:11 IST

  The entire polling team at booth No. 9 stepped out together around noon, reportedly for lunch, leaving the booth unmanned for some time, the official said, adding that the sector officer was also said to be absent.

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  'The sun of the TMC's corruption and hooliganism has set': Amit Shah on record turnout in Bengal

  West Bengal | April 23, 2026 23:46 IST

  After Phase 1 polling ended in West Bengal with a record 91.46 per cent turnout, Amit Shah declared that the TMC's "corruption and hooliganism" era was over. Addressing rallies earlier in the day, he vowed a crackdown on illegal immigration and predicted a full majority for the BJP.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: PM Modi holds roadshow in Howrah, receives rousing welcome | Watch

  West Bengal | April 23, 2026 19:11 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Addressing an election rally in Mathurapur, PM Modi alleged that the ruling TMC has "usurped the rights of the women of Bengal".

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  Suvendu Adhikari's big claim after high turnout in Bengal: 'BJP will win 125 seats in first phase'

  West Bengal | April 23, 2026 23:47 IST

  BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed the BJP would win 125 seats in the first phase of the voting and praised the peaceful conduct of polls. The Election Commission's extensive security arrangements ensured smooth voting across all 152 constituencies.

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  Mamata's first reaction after record voter turnout in Bengal: 'TMC already in position to win'

  April 23, 2026 23:27 IST

  Mamata Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress supremo, said at a rally in Bow Bazar area of Kolkata that she will conquer Delhi taking along all opposition parties, after winning the election.

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  No one will be able to infiltrate Bengal after BJP wins polls: Amit Shah at rally in Balagarh

  April 23, 2026 16:40 IST

  Addressing a public rally at Balagarh in Hooghly district on a day when voting for the first phase of polls was underway, Amit Shah said the BJP was poised to form a government in the state with a full majority.

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  'Jhalmuri maine khai, jhal TMC ko lagi': PM's Modi's swipe at Mamata's party at Krishnanagar rally

  West Bengal | April 23, 2026 13:37 IST

  Making BJP polls pitch, PM Modi said all people in the state were seeking a change and the lotus (BJP’s symbol) was set to bloom in West Bengal. He also hailed the Election Commission over lack of violence in Bengal during polls.