West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
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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.
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Bengal polls: 79 crude bombs recovered from TMC worker's house; MHA hands over case to NIA
West Bengal | Apr 26, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTWest 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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'TMC's arrogance shattered in first phase': PM Modi hits out at Mamata government in Bongaon
West Bengal | Apr 26, 2026, 03:04 PM ISTPM Modi said TMC’s “arrogance has been shattered” in the first phase of Bengal polls and claimed the BJP is heading for a strong victory in the next round.
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'Opposing voices being intimidated, attacked': Rahul blames TMC for Cong worker's killing in Asansol
West Bengal | Apr 26, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTCongress 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 | Apr 25, 2026, 01:15 PM ISTSpeaking 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 | Apr 25, 2026, 12:27 PM ISTAssam 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 | Apr 25, 2026, 11:27 AM ISTThose 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 | Apr 24, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTSpeaking 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 | Apr 24, 2026, 02:55 PM ISTWest 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 | Apr 24, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTDuring 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 | Apr 24, 2026, 01:22 PM ISTWest 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 | Apr 24, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTSpeaking 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 | Apr 24, 2026, 10:14 AM ISTAs 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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West Bengal records historic 92.18% voter turnout, Tamil Nadu sees 85%, EC salutes voters
India | Apr 23, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTPrime 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
Kolkata | Apr 23, 2026, 08:11 PM ISTThe 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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West Bengal Elections 2026: PM Modi holds roadshow in Howrah, receives rousing welcome | Watch
West Bengal | Apr 23, 2026, 07:11 PM ISTWest 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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Mamata's first reaction after record voter turnout in Bengal: 'TMC already in position to win'
Kolkata | Apr 23, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTMamata 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
Kolkata | Jun 26, 2026, 03:12 PM ISTAddressing 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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PM Modi vows big push for fish exports, promises support for Mathurapur fisherfolk after Bengal win
West Bengal | Apr 23, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTIn a high-energy rally in Mathurapur, PM Modi pledged to uplift fisherfolk and strengthen fish exports if the BJP wins Bengal. He accused the TMC of corruption, blocking central schemes and voting against the Women Reservation Bill.
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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 | Apr 23, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTMaking 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.