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  West Bengal Elections: How BJP emerged as main opposition in Bengal during 2021 polls

  May 03, 2026 18:29 IST

  Historically, the politics of West Bengal has been dominated by the Left. The alliance had ruled the state for 34 straight years. However, the Left's rule ended in West Bengal in 2011 after the TMC led by Mamata Banerjee stormed to power with 184 seats.

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  Assembly Polls 2026 LIVE: BJP confident of wins in Bengal, Assam; EC releases final Kerala turnout

  India | May 03, 2026 22:00 IST

  Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: The poll results for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the union territory (UT) of Puducherry will be declared by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday (May 4).

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  EC orders repolling in West Bengal's Falta constituency on May 21 after electoral irregularities

  May 02, 2026 23:32 IST

  On consideration of severe electoral offences and subversion of democratic process during the polling in a large number of polling stations in Falta constituency, the EC directed that fresh poll shall be conducted in all the 285 polling stations, including auxiliary polling stations.

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  Massive protest erupts in Bengal's Falta, locals allege threats and intimidation by TMC workers

  May 02, 2026 23:32 IST

  The protest comes at a time as repolling is underway in 15 booths across Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies following directions from the Election Commission over reported irregularities during the second phase of polling.

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  Assembly Elections 2026 Highlights: Magrahat West, Diamond Harbour repolling see 90% voter turnout

  India | May 02, 2026 23:53 IST

  Assembly Elections 2026 Highlights: The repolling in West Bengal was ordered for 11 booths in Magrahat Paschim and four booths in Diamond Harbour. It is worth noting that the Diamond Harbour assembly constituency is a stronghold of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee.

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  Suvendu Adhikari targets Mamata Banerjee over EVM tempering row: 'TMC doing this for publicity'

  May 01, 2026 23:32 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari said the TMC is about to lose and they are going out of power. "They had turned politics into a profession. If TMC goes out, they will be completely ruined. We will get more seats than those required to form a government," he added.

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  Bengal Elections 2026: Repoll ordered in 15 booths of Magrahat West and Diamond Harbour today

  May 02, 2026 0:00 IST

  The Election Commission has ordered repolling in 15 polling stations across Magrahat West and Diamond Harbour for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026. Voting will be held on May 2 from 7 am to 6 pm.

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  Bangladeshi MP flags refugee crisis citing mass deportations if BJP comes to power in Bengal | VIDEO

  World | May 01, 2026 14:59 IST

  Akhtar Hossain, a Bangladeshi MP, addressed the Parliament, as he flagged a refugee crisis in the country if the BJP wins the West Bengal assembly elections and starts deporting illegal immigrants from the state.

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  EC refutes Mamata's vote tampering claims after high-voltage drama in Bhabanipur

  May 01, 2026 13:00 IST

  The TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has accused the BJP of tampering the EVMs in the Bhabanipur assembly constituency. The party also staged a sit-in on Thursday night, but the Election Commission has refuted the allegations.

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  Assembly elections 2026: Mamata, Abhishek to hold meeting with all TMC counting agents on May 2

  India | May 01, 2026 23:35 IST

  The top court will hear a petition filed by the TMC challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to uphold the Election Commission's directive to deploy central government and PSU employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly election.

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  EVM showdown in Bhabanipur: Tampering claims, Mamata's visit, TMC-BJP faceoff in late night drama

  May 01, 2026 10:10 IST

  Mamata Banerjee visited the EVM strong room at Sakhawat Memorial School following reports of alleged irregularities. Her visit came after Trinamool Congress protests over ballot handling and warnings against any tampering.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP calls key meet to assess preparations for May 4

  May 01, 2026 7:44 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Most of the exit polls have predicted a victory for the BJP in West Bengal. However, some of the exit polls have also given an edge to the TMC.

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  Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur EVM strong room, alleges tampering of vote machines; EC responds

  April 30, 2026 23:43 IST

  Mamata 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 | April 30, 2026 23:42 IST

  Demands 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

  April 30, 2026 23:43 IST

  The 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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  Assembly polls: Police deployed outside strong room in Kolkata amid allegations of EVM tampering

  India | May 01, 2026 15:16 IST

  Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Exit polls have given a fractured mandate in West Bengal, while an edge to NDA in Assam and Puducherry. In Tamil Nadu, a DMK+ victory is predicted, while UDF will return to power in Kerala.

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  BJP leads in North Bengal, may give tough fight to TMC in South Bengal: Matrize Exit Poll

  April 29, 2026 21:00 IST

  The Matrize Exit Poll projected a historic breakthrough for the BJP in West Bengal, indicating the party may cross the majority mark with 146 to 161 seats, while the TMC is expected to remain close behind with 125 to 140 seats.

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  West Bengal records historic turnout, crosses 92 per cent polling in two phases

  April 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  West 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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  West Bengal Poll of Polls: Four exit polls give edge to BJP, only one predicts TMC's return

  April 29, 2026 23:53 IST

  The West Bengal Assembly elections have concluded, and exit poll projections have sparked intense political debate. Most agencies foresee a BJP surge that could unseat the TMC after 15 years in power.

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  West Bengal Exit Poll 2026: Matrize predicts 146-161 seats for BJP in huge setback for TMC

  April 29, 2026 20:36 IST

  With polling completed across all 294 seats, the West Bengal Assembly elections now move into the exit poll stage. The projections by Matrize indicate a potential lead for the BJP both in seats and vote share, with the TMC close behind.